We saw this place the other week, which opened up next the the Sephora in Dpwntown Brookyn. It’sugar is the name. When the Cobble Hill candy store, Sugar Shop, came around we knew that was a great idea for this neighborhood full of children. And it seems they are doing very well. It’sugar should also. […]
This blog has been, for the most part, about neighborhood events and establishments. From now on, at least for the next couple of months, every Monday entry will have a more personal story. The story of how I became a first time home owner in Brooklyn. I’ll start at the beginning, which means I’ll have […]
We came across this new storefront on Atlantic Ave last week. It’s at 288 Atlantic, which used to be a law office. Now it’s a store called Supra footwear. They sell sneakers (high tops and low tops) in lots of funky colors for men, women and kids. The black awning and paint is such a […]
We actually remember this one from last year. National grilled cheese day! Yup, it’s a real thing and it’s this weekend, April 12th. Brooklyn Slate Company celebrated last year by giving away free grilled cheese sandwiches and they are doing the same this year! This Saturday between 12pm and 4pm you can head over to […]
The Bark Avenue Adopt-a-thon is this Sunday April 13th at Carroll Park (Court Street between President and Carroll). Although the name may suggest it’s dog-centric, they will have plenty of cats that need homes as well. Between 1pm and 5pm they’ll have activities for adults and children and animals too. And of course lots of […]
We were just reading about how the first cherry blossoms of the season have been spotted in Central Park. The weather hasn’t been so indicative of spring but we have a seen a few things that are getting us excited about the idea that we’ll be wearing t-shirts and eating ice cream outdoors soon! Above […]
The first meeting for the Red Hook recovery plan was an introduction of sorts. What are some of the concerns during the first 72 hours after a disaster like Hurricane Sandy hits the area? This next and second meeting will focus on “working on the plan that will become a critical resource available to everyone […]
April 2014 Quarterly Newsletter Since launching Realty Collective nearly nine years ago, we have seen Brooklyn emerge as more than just a fantastic place to live. Brooklyn the brand is everywhere – and it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the media saturation. We have never lost sight of what makes our town so special: […]
The tiny storefront at 194 Court Street, which used to be a bodega, had been shuttered for only a short time and then transformed into the cute little shop you see above. It’s The Cobble Creperie and Tea Spot. We were just saying to ourselves that this neighborhood can use some crepes. One of our […]
We passed by this cute storefront at 235 Court Street and first thing we noticed was the windows (below). They are really cute and at first we thought it was a little clothing or accessories boutique then we looked inside and saw that it was a nail salon. This space, as far as we know, […]
