What $5,200 Can Rent You in NYC

A spacious Dobro condo(Dobrondo) in New York. Photos: CurbNY

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Living in Manhattan is costly, but you can find a loft, studio apartment or a condo to rent for $5,200 per month. Living space at this bargain price can be find anywhere from Midtown to NoHo in NYC. 

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A 2 bedroom, 2 bath 1,242 sq. ft. condo downtown(27th floor).

A loft in NoHo(rent includes utilities).

Subdivisions Are Going Urban

Society Hill, Newark N.J. Photo: ResurgenceCity.org

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As developers notice demographic shifts and changing demands of new homeowners, they are rethinking the idea of building subdivisions in suburban communities - enter the urban market.

Simply put, there is a demand for the amenities cities offer. Homeowners like the idea of living in close proximity to the places they frequent - schools, stores and restaurants within walkable distances are high on their list of demands. Less time commuting is up there too!

No, this isn't a new idea, but it's picking up steam. Let's see how this impacts urban real estate values.

Word to Newark.

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Today's Traditional Style

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Mixing vintage with modern pieces will create chic-style in your living space! To achieved this look, place modern pieces like inexpensive artwork, tables, lamps and traditional items you own throughout the room. This will give your space a fresh new look.

Tip: Look for items at estate sales, garage sales... or in someone's attic. Don't laugh, you may see one or two pieces you didn't expect find up there! 

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Film Production Space Headed to Brooklyn

Silvercup Studios has had to turn away three pilots this season.

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As television and film production have increased in New York City the space has not. More production space is needed and will be opening near the Brooklyn Navy Yard at Steiner Studios.

Five soundstages will add an additional 45,000 sq. ft. to accomodate some of the shows that have not been able to film in the city.

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A Look Inside Google's New York City Offices

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Andy Jordan of the WSJ takes a look at the New York City offices of Google and the bohemian culture that drives it.

Spruce Up A Home On The Market

By painting, planting flowers in the front yard or just by getting rid of clutter may get your house sold faster.  

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Will and Jada Pinkett Smith Sell House in Kauai for $20mil

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Developers Competing for Brooklyn Bridge Park Hotel

An artist's rendering of developer RAL's proposed hotel designed by CDA (note the Brooklyn Bridge in background).via curbed

Brooklyn has undergone a great deal of gentrification since Spike Lee's "Do The Right Thing" was filmed in the Bed-Stuy section of the borough or Matty Rich's "Straight Out Of Brooklyn" was shot in the Red Hook section.

The landscape has changed in many ways and it's getting ready to change a little more.

Developers have submitted proposals to design and build a hotel and condominiums at Brooklyn Bridge Park(in teh Brooklyn Heights section). This is part of the boroughs plan to make the park financially self-sustaining.

View various drawings showing the park with the newly proposed hotel and condo development sitting near the base of the Brooklyn Bridge...

Macy's Flagship Store to Get $400m Facelift

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Beginning Spring of 2012 Macy's in Herald Square(New York City) will undergo a four-year, $40 million dollar renovation.

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Paramount Pictures to Perform $700mil Upgrade to Hollywood Lot

Artist rendering of proposed Bronson Gate at Paramount Pictures.Paramount Pictures has an eye toward the future with plans for $700 million in development to take place at the Hollywood studio.

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Prices of European Villas Falling

If your looking for a villa in Italy or Spain prices have dropped dramatically - 30%- 40%.

Find out where and why.

Why Are The Rich Auctioning Their Luxury Homes?

In a move that has come as a surprise to many, the wealthy are using the auction process to sell their exclusive properties or jump-start the bidding process.

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Boat Living Becoming A Popular Option

In the Bay Area houseboats are solution to the housing crunch... for some.

$160M London Mansion For Sale

9/11 Memorial Worksite Photos

Curbed was down at the World Trade Center site checking on the progress of the "9/11 Memorial" and captured a lot of good photos.

The 10 year anniversary of September 11, 2011 is a few weeks away and workers are nearing completion as quickly as they can, despite a few labor issues with the concrete workers.

Workers had walked away from construction sites all over the city(Madison Square Garden & World Trade Center were two.) Recently they were ordered back to work because of no-strike clauses in their agreements. This should keep construction on schedule.

View some of the work that has taken place...

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