I came home yesterday to find a letter from the sponsors saying that the offering plan for #317 Greene has been declared effective - and that they expect closings will take place for the building within the next 30 days.
This is great news for those of you who have been in contract since last summer! As far as I can tell, we're still just under the 51% mark for Frannie Mae/Freddie Mac loan eligibility which would offer lower mortgage rates.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Free Trees this Saturday - Fort Greene/Clinton Hill Giveaway
Posted on the Fort Greene Patch:
"Where: Fulton St & Grand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Putnam Triangle)
Date: March 26, 2011
Time: 10:00am–12:00pm
Green Fort Greene & Clinton Hill, FAB Alliance partner with New York Restoration Project and MillionTreesNYC are giving away free trees for 2 hours at Putnam Triangle in Clinton Hill! Limit 1 tree per person, limit of 300 trees for the giveaway. First come first served! Trees are meant for you to plant in the ground on private property such as in your yard, business, religious institution etc.
Website: http://www.greenfgch.org/
Phone: 718-643-6555
Email: Info@greenfgch.org
Price: free "
"Where: Fulton St & Grand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Putnam Triangle)
Date: March 26, 2011
Time: 10:00am–12:00pm
Green Fort Greene & Clinton Hill, FAB Alliance partner with New York Restoration Project and MillionTreesNYC are giving away free trees for 2 hours at Putnam Triangle in Clinton Hill! Limit 1 tree per person, limit of 300 trees for the giveaway. First come first served! Trees are meant for you to plant in the ground on private property such as in your yard, business, religious institution etc.
Website: http://www.greenfgch.org/
Phone: 718-643-6555
Email: Info@greenfgch.org
Price: free "
20 in contract, 2 closed at The Lineage
Exciting news this weekend. Walking past the building, we noticed that our first neighbors at 315 Greene apt 2b have moved in!
According to StreetEasy 2 units in 315 Greene Ave have now closed.
The word on the street is that there are now 20 units in contract, with a couple more in the works. Apparently, we need 25 units in contract for Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac approval of the Lineage which is great news for those looking for a lower mortgage.
Buildings #317 and #319 Greene passed city inspection last week, which means the C of O for these buildings can be expected soon. All good news for us, as we can't wait to plant our garden in time for summer!
According to StreetEasy 2 units in 315 Greene Ave have now closed.
The word on the street is that there are now 20 units in contract, with a couple more in the works. Apparently, we need 25 units in contract for Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac approval of the Lineage which is great news for those looking for a lower mortgage.
Buildings #317 and #319 Greene passed city inspection last week, which means the C of O for these buildings can be expected soon. All good news for us, as we can't wait to plant our garden in time for summer!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Poll: Where are you moving from?
I'm walking around the neighborhood today and daydreaming about our new home. I'm going to miss our current apartment, on the corner of Clinton and Gates where I've rented since graduating college in 2001. Where will you be moving from when you move into the Lineage?
Temptation just got closer to home
The New York Times did a feature on the new "Donut Craze" that's hit brooklyn of late, including a review of the new Choice Market outpost "Dough" which opened this winter on the corner of Franklin and Lafayette.
When Brownstoner tweeted this photo from the shop this weekend, it occurred to me. This place is located far too close to The Lineage to allow me to enjoy a new donut habit without repercussion. Apparently the dulce de leche donuts topped with toasted almond and the lemon/poppy donuts come highly recommended.
When Brownstoner tweeted this photo from the shop this weekend, it occurred to me. This place is located far too close to The Lineage to allow me to enjoy a new donut habit without repercussion. Apparently the dulce de leche donuts topped with toasted almond and the lemon/poppy donuts come highly recommended.
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| Photo (c) Brownstoner |
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
New book features history of Clinton Hill
Living in Clinton Hill for the last 10 years, I am always discovering little stories that have made up the neighborhood's past. Like, the legend that wealthy businessmen would build mansions for their mistresses up and down Clinton and Washington Avenues so their wives in Manhattan would never find out.
Or, the story that empty boats coming in to the Brooklyn Navy Yard would be weighed down with bricks. When they would pick up their shipments at the Navy Yard they would have to dump all of the bricks - which were then used to create some of the incredible buildings lining Clinton Avenue.
Now, I can finally find out if these rumors are true. A local historian has published a book about Clinton Hill's past. You can order the book from his website here or pick one up at Green in Bklyn.
Or, the story that empty boats coming in to the Brooklyn Navy Yard would be weighed down with bricks. When they would pick up their shipments at the Navy Yard they would have to dump all of the bricks - which were then used to create some of the incredible buildings lining Clinton Avenue.
Now, I can finally find out if these rumors are true. A local historian has published a book about Clinton Hill's past. You can order the book from his website here or pick one up at Green in Bklyn.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Community Spotlight: Jane Bailey Memorial Garden
The Jane Bailey Memorial Garden is located at 327-329 Greene Avenue, our neighbor to the left of the building. According to the New York Restoration project, the garden was established in 1988 by Jane Bailey to provide green space, shade and enjoyment for a group of senior gardeners. According to the NY Times, the Green Hill school adopted a plot in September 2010 to grow lima beans, tomatoes, basil, collard and cucumber plants.
The garden is seeking sponsorship from local businesses, and will be posting its spring hours and volunteer opportunities this month. Visit the garden's website here.
From the New York Restoration Project website:
I can't wait to see those pretty butterflies when the weather warms up.
To sign up to work with the garden, visit the NY Restoration Project website.
View the slideshow from the Fort Greene Local here:
The garden is seeking sponsorship from local businesses, and will be posting its spring hours and volunteer opportunities this month. Visit the garden's website here.
From the New York Restoration Project website:
- "Named after the garden’s founder, the site contains raised planting beds, where vegetables are grown and harvested by local residents – including an impressive supply of late-season collard greens, peppers, eggplant and tomatoes. The front of the space features a selection of plants, such as butterfly bushes, verbena, Echinacea and St. John’s Wort – designed to attract butterflies and other pollinators to the space. In the back of the site, rain barrels collect water for garden maintenance and a large picnic table is used for informal gatherings."
I can't wait to see those pretty butterflies when the weather warms up.
To sign up to work with the garden, visit the NY Restoration Project website.
View the slideshow from the Fort Greene Local here:
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