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Bay Ridge Is About to Lose Its Zoning Vote — Here's What That Means

Bay Ridge Is About to Lose Its Zoning Vote — Here's What That Means

A new citywide rule could strip Bay Ridge's City Council say over certain zoning applications by 2027. Here's what the Affordable Housing Fast Track means for the neighborhood, and how to weigh in before the October 1 list is released.

A 170-Year-Old Bay Ridge Landmark Just Sold for $42 Million — Here's What Happens Next

A 170-Year-Old Bay Ridge Landmark Just Sold for $42 Million — Here's What Happens Next

I've called Bay Ridge home for 40+ years — and this one hit close to home. The Sisters of the Visitation's 7.5-acre campus just sold for $42.25 million to a developer group with a track record of large residential projects. Here's what's confirmed, what's not, and what to watch next.

New Rules for NYC Co-op Buyers: What the Cooperative Application Timeline Law Means for You

New Rules for NYC Co-op Buyers: What the Cooperative Application Timeline Law Means for You

Starting July 28, 2026, NYC co-op boards must acknowledge purchase applications within 15 days and make a decision within 45 days. Here's what buyers, sellers, and boards need to know about the Cooperative Application Timeline Law.

Fort Hamilton Mews Rezoning: What Bay Ridge Residents Need to Know Before the April 15 Meeting By Laurie Savino | Destination Bay Ridge

Fort Hamilton Mews Rezoning: What Bay Ridge Residents Need to Know Before the April 15 Meeting By Laurie Savino | Destination Bay Ridge

A proposed 11-story, 292-unit rental building at 9305 5th Avenue (the Staples site) in Bay Ridge is moving through NYC's land use review process. Here's everything Community District 10 residents need to know — including how to prepare for the April 15 CB10 meeting.

PARK SLOPE TOWNHOUSE GUIDE 2026 Width, Location & Value — Everything You Need to Know By Laurie Savino

PARK SLOPE TOWNHOUSE GUIDE 2026 Width, Location & Value — Everything You Need to Know By Laurie Savino

No two Park Slope townhouses are priced the same. Width, zone, and proximity to Prospect Park drive value more than any other factor — here's exactly what each means in dollars.

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn: The Neighborhood That Has It All — and Still Has Room for You

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn: The Neighborhood That Has It All — and Still Has Room for You

Bay Ridge is Brooklyn's best-kept open secret — a waterfront neighborhood with a small-town feel, strong schools, and home prices that still make sense in 2026. Here's what buyers and sellers need to know right now.

Brooklyn Condos & Co-ops Market Report: January 2026 Contract Activity Analysis

Brooklyn Condos & Co-ops Market Report: January 2026 Contract Activity Analysis

Brooklyn condo and co-op contract activity dropped 34% in January 2026, with co-ops declining 42% and condos down 29%. Days on market improved to 107 days. Expert analysis of pricing trends, neighborhood performance, and opportunities for buyers and sellers.