Dumbo Newsletter July 2018

$60M Closed Dumbo Sales - 2017  The HK Team at Compass

Neighborhood News

The History of One Main Interesting article from Brownstoner on the background of the iconic Clocktower building at 1 Main Street. Click  here

Squibb Bridge Jinxed? The "bouncy" Squibb Park Bridge connecting Brooklyn Heights to Brooklyn Bridge Park has been closed...again!  Click  here

Pier 3 at Brooklyn Bridge Park Now Open Pier 3 at Brooklyn Bridge Park is now open and features a "great lawn", as well as an "exploratory labyrinth" for kids of all ages. Click  here

Leasing has begun at 181 Front Street The new rental building is open and signing leases. The 84 apartments have starting rents from $3,277.00 to $6,508.00/month C  lick here .

Food News

NOW OPEN: Los Tacos L os Tacos, which currently has branches in the Chelsea Market and Times Square, has opened at the corner of Front and Pearl. Click  here

NOW OPEN: Mulberry and Vine Dumbo Heights welcomes Mulberry and Vine. They are now open as a "go to" healthy option for the 'hood. Click here

Development News

Proposed Design for 168 Plymouth Revealed Designed by Dumbo resident Jared Della Valle, the proposed nine story condo would have 46 apartments averaging 1850 square feet. Click  here

A Proposed New Commercial Building at 29 Jay St  Developer Forman Ferry is proposing redeveloping the 2 story structure at 29 Jay Street into an 11 story commercial building. If rejected, it could become condos.  Click  here

1 65 Unit Building to be Built at 80 Adams St. The architectural design firm ODA has released the renderings for the 10 story building which will feature a pool and underground parking. Click  here

Additional Info on the 90 Sands Street Conversion  Here's info on the conversion by RFR of 90 Sands Street to low and moderate income housing. There will be 508 apartments, 82% studio and 18% one bedroom. Click  here

Penthouse Level Three Bedroom with Private Deck 205 Water Street, Suite 6B

Celebrate summer in Loft 6B at 205 Water Street, the only upper penthouse level three bedroom home with significant contiguous outdoor space in Dumbo or Brooklyn Heights below $5M. Click  here  for more on 205 Water Street, Loft 6B

Thinking About Selling This Fall? Let's Talk!

September through November is one of the strongest times to sell an apartment in NYC. If you are thinking about selling, now is a good time to start discussing what the next steps are to prepare for listing your home for a successful launch. Take high-end photos when the neighborhood is lush and green Shoot a fun property video, capturing the home and neighborhood in the best light and greenery De-clutter to make your home feel spacious and organized Does anything need repairs or painting? Now is a great time to get those projects done. Let's chat now and come up with detailed strategy for a successful launch!

The HK Team at Compass

The HK Team has over $500 million in closed sales, 20 years combined real estate experience, and more than 50 years as residents in the greatest city in the world. Charlie and his family have been Dumbo residents for 13 years. Our clients know us as experienced, hardworking, dedicated and knowledgeable brokers... passionate about real estate... fully committed to the needs of our clients... and experts across all property types and price points. We represent buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants and investors. We advise them to "demand more from your broker." We believe the process of buying and selling real estate in New York City does not need to be stressful, it can actually be fun. Call/email us - we would love to partner in your real estate success. Our listings. Charlie and Doug