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Brooklyn Collective Event Coming Up.

Artwork Courtesy of Jenny Belin Time for another Brooklyn Collective shopping event! It’s happening in a couple of weeks and, as usual, will include complimentary cocktails and live music. An additional activity they’ve been holding for this yearly Valentine’s Day event is Valentines for Congress. They will have a table set up so that shoppers can […]

Photos from The Southwest Brooklyn Fall Festival.

We could not have asked for a nicer day on Saturday, the day of the Southwest Brooklyn Fall Festival! Partly sunny but not too hot, it was lovely out. Local residents and visitors came out to the Columbia Waterfront District to make our little fair a great success. We’d like to thank Ruby’s House of […]

Save the Date for the SW Brooklyn Fall Fest!

Our little street fair will be on September 15th from 12pm-5pm this time around and we look forward to this gathering every year. Located right outside of our Columbia Street storefront and around the corner down Union Street, the Columbia Waterfront District’s residents and small businesses will be out and celebrating with live music, food, […]

Open House Today for 2 bedroom Rental at 105 Baltic Street.

Open House TODAY from 5:30 – 6:30pm Asking: $3,800/month Available: September 1 Welcome home to Columbia Commons at 105 Baltic Street, a 48-unit condo building located in the Columbia Waterfront District. Unit C305 is a two bedroom/one bath with all amenities checked. The stainless steel kitchen is equipped with Kitchen Aid appliances, including a dishwasher, custom cabinetry and room to dine […]

Father’s Day Music Event at Urban Meadow.

Does your dad or husband enjoy rock steady and/or ska? If so we’ve got the perfect Father’s Day activity for you! Urban Meadow is hosting a performance featuring Audra Rox Steady and Skalopy from 4pm-6pm. Events at this open community garden in the Columbia Waterfront district are always fun and unique. It’s a gorgeous space […]

How To Use a 1031 Exchange to Defer Taxes by Sandra Manley

A tax deferred 1031 exchange is basically an exchange of one investment property for a “like kind” asset in order to defer capital gains taxes from the sale of the first property. The advantage for an investor is that it allows them to use profits from one property to reinvest in a new property and […]

French Immersion Preschool and Camp Open House this Weekend.

We recently wrote a blog about women-owned Elite Minds Montessori, which is opening up in the Columbia Waterfront District starting this summer, and we’d like to follow up by sharing the latest info about this brand new neighborhood preschool.  They will be holding an open house this Saturday from 2pm-4pm at their space, 117 Union Street. […]

Women-Owned Brooklyn Business Part 4: Brooklyn Collective

Tessa Williams is the owner of one of a favorite spots, Brooklyn Collective, which is right across the street from our office on Columbia Street. We got a chance to speak with her and here’s what she shared with us: First tell us about your business and any special or regular events coming up. We […]

Easter Egg Hunts in the Area.

With so many adorable little parks and community gardens in the neighborhood it’s no surprise that Carroll Gardens and the surrounding neighborhoods have tons of options for Easter egg hunting. The Easter bunny is definitely going to be busy April 1st hiding eggs in Urban Meadow, Carroll Park and Coffey Park in Red Hook along […]

Valentine’s Day Shopping at Brooklyn Collective Tonight.

Here is a perfect opportunity to shop for your loved one for Valentine’s Day! Brooklyn Collective, on Columbia Street between Sackett and Union, has a variety of locally crafted jewelry, art, decor, clothing accessories and more! Tonight they are having a special shopping event with live music and complimentary cocktails! Show up between 6pm and […]