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the worm turns, as West Broadway now wishes it were more popular

Feb. 5, 2009

Categorized in: change is a constant

Tagged with: broadway, charm, crains, hamptons, jersey shore, meat packing, retail, west broadway, west village

I get it that some people find West Broadway in Soho circa 2008 charming, but that sentence made me laugh, ruefully. Back in the day (late 1970s, early 1980s) local residents and businesses liked being a ghost town (or even earlier, of course, before St.

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was the 708 Greenwich seller a yogi? the buyer was inflexible

Dec. 17, 2008

Categorized in: lofts in 'other' neighborhoods

Tagged with: combination, discount, greenwich, negotiations, stable, warehouse, west village

When I first looked at the listing history for the Manhattan loft #4F at 708 Greenwich Street (a rare West Village loft), I wondered if they had picked the right year in which to offer it for sale at $2.35mm, with it last changing hands in 2004 off an ask

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another quick contract at 720 Greenwich

Nov. 7, 2007

Categorized in: lofts in 'other' neighborhoods

Tagged with: duplex, greenwich, little loft, meier, towers, west village

Manhattan loft for sale at 720 Greenwich Street has gone into contract quickly.

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Manhattan loft open houses / three shades of green (one tiny)

Sep. 15, 2007

Categorized in: open houses

Tagged with: greene, greenwich, river, roof, west village

(remember to check the agent websites Sunday morning to see if open house is still on) 474 Greenwich St #6W $1.575mm and $1,653/mo for "1,400 sq ft" and "500 sq ft" private roof deck (river views... [Read More]

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rare West Village loft newly offered at 24 Horatio

Sep. 4, 2007

Categorized in: lofts in 'other' neighborhoods

Tagged with: fullfloor, horatio, jackson square, light, views, west village

premium pricing, premium light The 3rd floor at 24 Horatio Street came to market over the weekend. Asking $1.795mm (and $1,240/mo in maintenance) for "1,300 sq ft", this is one for the folks who lo... [Read More]

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