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138 Duane is classic but new, with steps + ladders (w Qs for architects)

Mar. 22, 2008

Categorized in: Loft neighborhoods / Tribeca

Tagged with: architect, duane, maintenance, mezzanine, renovation, stairs, walkup

I have removed the content of this blog post, as it comments about the current listing of another agent. For information about why, check out end of an era for Manhattan Loft Guy / a new day dawns? fr... [Read More]

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Sunday brunch on Duane Street? 3 open houses

Feb. 8, 2008

Categorized in: Loft neighborhoods / Tribeca

Tagged with: artist, atelier, bouley, duane, longandnarrow, mohawk, one bed wonder, stairs, walkup

These 3 Manhattan lofts [at 157 + 161 + 173 Duane Street] are at very different price points, but are within a few steps of each other and have overlapping open houses on Sunday (you will have to cross Hudson Street to see all 3). Only a rabid loft fan wo

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157 Duane also back from holidays

Jan. 8, 2008

Categorized in: Loft neighborhoods / Tribeca

Tagged with: duane, longandnarrow, one bed wonder, stairs, walkup

Manhattan loft on the 4th floor at 157 Duane Street was on the market from late October into December, took off for most of December and is back today, still at $1.895mm and $1,200/mo for “1,700 sq ft”. That’s a pretty big 1 bedroom loft ... in a Lo

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trading steps for dollars at 1 Worth

Oct. 17, 2007

Categorized in: Loft neighborhoods / Tribeca

Tagged with: hudson, open house, renovation, stairs, walkup, worth

Manhattan loft newly for sale at 1 Worth Street is 3 flights up the stairs, but may be more than worth it.

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new at 43 Great Jones / too many features, too many steps?

Aug. 7, 2007

Categorized in: Loft neighborhoods/ East Village

Tagged with: great jones, renovation, stairs, walkup

meticulous yes, but do you have to walk up? The 4th floor at 43 Great Jones Street hit the market today through Martin Eiden of PruDE, asking $2.665mm (and $1,100/mo maintenance) for “2,200... [Read More]

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