A post-Craigslist NYC?

The folks at real estate blog theapplepeeled.com wonder if New Yorkers have outgrown craigslist. A google search of the phrase "sick of craigslist" brings up hundreds of rants, and even an eponymous blog (albeit with a single entry - sometimes the rage subsides).

We're wondering if a new model is due. In an intensely networked world, does craigslist even make sense as a marketplace for real estate? And if something were to take its place, what might it look like?

4 years after breaking ground

4 Years after breaking ground 115 Kane Street still has not opened its doors to new residents.
Corcoran listed these units as rentals for a hot minute over a year ago and almost immediately pulled the listings after a CofO issue.
It looks like this issue still hasn't been resolved because the building still sits vacant. I know that the DOS is backed up but what is going on?!
http://nyc.everyblock.com/building-permits/by-date/2009/2/18/2025742/
Looks like they still don't have their ducks in row!
Also to put a rumor to rest this is not one of Gino Vitale's buildings!
Anyone else know what happened?
I have rented most of the unit at the building behind it on Hicks street and they got top of the line windows so the apartments aren't that loud. I can't say the same for the non-usable outdoor space.

Last week's apartment of the week!- Still Available!

RENT STABILIZED ONE BEDROOM PLUS DEN! ::DETAILS::

Location: Carroll Gardens







Web Link: http://www.Realtycollective.com

Rent: $1575

Size: 1.5


This is an amazing find!
Just blocks from everything and located on a tree lined street this apartment has everything to make it your home.
The kitchen has been updated.
Great light -High ceilings
Great Bathroom with a tub and window!
Located in beautiful tree-lined neighborhood of Carroll Gardens.
Exposed brick in the bedroom
North South exposure
Good storage
Hard wood floors
Available Immediately or February 15th
1st month, and Security (1 month) due at lease signing
Sorry no Dogs
Perfect for a single or couple!
Carroll Gardens - Luquer Street at Clinton Street
Walking distance to the subway lines F and G at Carroll Street stop-2nd place entrance

Steps to Smith Street's restaurant row, boutiques, bars, shopping
The Best of Brooklyn!
Will not last! Must-see!
Check out www.realtycollective.com for more listings!

Closing one by one!

Businesses are closing left and right in Cobble Hill. Next door neighbors Miriam and Jill's Vegan Organic closed within days of each other. Could landlords - and overpriced rents - be to blame? Okay, the businesses share some of the responsibility. Miriam (which still has a location in Park Slope) was never anything amazing. They had a killer brunch, but the service was super slow and there was always a wait. (I ate dinner there once and it was just OK but was way over priced.) I'm sad to see it go 'cause it was one of the only good brunch places in the neighborhood and now the storefront will probably sit empty for a long time considering the current market conditions. Jill's actually had great food but really had no atmosphere and never was a place you wanted to go for dinner. The food was amazing for what it was but I never thought it was worth the hefty price tag.

I really think it's because landlords were charging exorbitant rents for these places. I always seem to balk at the numbers landlords give me for their commercial spaces. Can you imagine renting a space for a bar on Columbia street for 5k a month? There have been plenty of closures over the last couple of months but this trend has been a long time coming. I think landlords are about to get a big reality check as places sit empty for longer and longer and don't fetch the 10k a month some of them are trying to pocket.


Maybe if the rents come down, we'll get more of what the neighborhood needs: great food and decent prices.