Category Archives: Real estate

NYT rent v buy calculator

May 23, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The NYT has a powerful calculator that lets one determine whether buying is better than rent. For people who are uncertain of whether they (more…)

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The Oculus transportation hub at WTC

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Plans for the old Syms store on Greenwich Street in FiDi

  December 17, 2014- The not-so-reliable rumor mongers at The Post claim that the Syms store is being shopped around to become yet (more…)

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Online petition to save North Cove Marina

Click here to sign the Change.org petition supporting Mike Fortenbaugh (more…)

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Those tall ugly apartment buildings sprouting up all over are not really for living in

https://youtu.be/NJBFBMqjvXk December 7, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The New York City skyline is transforming as super tall and skinny needle towers go up faster than weeds. Despite having thin walls and being nothing but glass boxes, the apartments inside … Continue reading

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Bill Ackman’s Howard Hughes corp dealt major blow on Seaport plans

December 12, 2014- Hedge fund titan Bill Ackman, Chairman of Howard Hughes corporation, was dealt a major set back by the CB1 on Wednesday when the Landmarks Committee of Community Board 1 (CB1) (more…)

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What do you think of the new Pier-A Harbor House?

December 6, 2014- The new Poulakakos-run Pier-A is partially opened. (more…)

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Multiple gourmet grocery stores to open in WTC

November 18, 2014- The Post is reporting that several gourmet (more…)

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With 3 WTC Financing Finally a Done Deal, What Comes Next?

November 30, 2014- Observer reports, “Silverstein Properties scored (more…)

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The real Eataly coming to 4 WTC in 2015

Updated December 6, 2014- I was just in my elevator with a mother and her 10-yo or so son. She had an Eataly bag of food. (more…)

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NY Times architecture critic slams 1 World Trade Center

November 30, 2014- The NYT slams the design of the WTC, “There had been talk after Sept. 11 about the World Trade Center development’s including housing, (more…)

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Two years later, and no progress on Gateway Plaza freezing conditions

Update December 5, 2014- Nothing has changed from the status described below. A few of the promised new heating units (more…)

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Told you so: Jean-Georges is NOT coming to Brookfield Place

September 30, 2014- Told you so. Jean-Georges is not coming (more…)

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Estuarium at Pier 26 set to begin construction in 2017? Really?

December 5, 2014- The NYT reported on a press release from the HRPT that claims the estuarium at Pier 26 will begin construction in 2017. (more…)

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BPCA awarded for renovation of Pier-A

November 26, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD When the BPCA made the decision in 2008 to assume the responsibility of Pier-A and the renovation that had stalled under city control, there was every (more…)

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Confirmed: Brookfield Place now talking about “2016” as opening date

September 24, 2014- BatteryPark.TV has been the only source to correctly warn the community that the Brookfield Place renovations had fallen far behind schedule, and that 2016 was the more likely opening date. Today, (more…)

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The new Greer middle school at the Seaport

November 21, 2014- By Steven E. Greer In February of this year, BatteryPark.TV observed during a CB1 (more…)

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More pro-Big Real Estate infomercials masquerading as news in the New York Post

December 1, 2014- As old media print papers struggle to survive, they no longer even attempt to be ethical when it (more…)

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The Silverstein Four Seasons at 30 Park Place

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Howard Hughes Unveils South Street Seaport Proposal

November 24, 2014- Observer reports, ““Unfortunately, it’s clear that the Howard Hughes Corp. has not fully considered all of the guidelines put (more…)

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