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Zellnor Myrie, New York State Senator (D-20th, including parts Brownsville, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Gowanus, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, South Slope, and Sunset Park in Brooklyn), Elections Committee chair, talks about the Clean Slate Act, which was recently signed into law in New York State, which seals certain criminal convictions, and other news.

This Friday, we're talking about the deification of Dolly Parton, or, as we like to call her, Saint Dolly. Her new release Rockstar comes out today – a 30-track rock album that features duets with artists such as Paul McCartney, Sting, Elton John and Stevie Nicks on cover versions of their classic songs. The album feels a bit like a karaoke album, but we had a lot of fun listening to it – partially because Parton is so easy to love. So how did Parton become such a cultural icon? What does she represent? And why do we want a Saint Dolly? Lilah is joined by US media correspondent Anna Nicolaou and FT Magazine's food and drink editor (and long-time Dollyhead) Harriet Fitch Little. -------We love hearing from you. Lilah is on Instagram @lilahrap. You can email her at lilah.raptopoulos@ft.com.-------Links (all FT links get you past the paywall): – Rockstar by Dolly Parton is available to stream now, on all music streaming platforms. – Here's the FT's review of Rockstar, by our pop critic Ludo Hunter-Tilney: https://on.ft.com/3ufuiql – Harriet unpacks the history of Parton's hit ‘9 to 5' for the FT column Life of a Song: https://on.ft.com/49F9Uiz– Anna is on X @annanicolaou, Harriet is on X at @HarrietFL and Instagram at @huffffleMore or less: – Harriet recommends Jury Duty, available to stream free on Amazon Prime– For great local-feeling restaurants in New York, Lilah has a hundred recommendations, but here are three: Claud, a wine bar in the East Village, Names in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and (the classic) Frankie's in Carroll Gardens– Here's the article Harriet mentioned, ‘The UK's 19 cosiest winter restaurants – according to FT writers': https://on.ft.com/3MNmZwy– Anna hates grey wood floors-------Special FT subscription offers for Life and Art podcast listeners, from 50% off a digital subscription to a $1/£1/€1 trial, are here: http://ft.com/lifeandart-------Original music by Metaphor Music. Mixing and sound design by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco. Clips courtesy of Big Machine Records.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State Senator Zellnor Myrie is the first generation American son of Costa Rican immigrants and a native Brooklynite who represents the district that includes Prospect Lefferts Gardens — where he grew up and currently lives. Today he joins the podcast to talk about life in Flatbush, possible solutions to the city's housing crunch, illegal guns, the concerns of his constituents, the state budget mess and why it matters, and on a personal note, the effect of being pepper sprayed by NYPD during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. Naturally, we also talk about Jay-Z.   Brooklyn news and views you can use: bkmag.com Email: hello@bkmag.com Follow along on Facebook: Brooklyn Magazine Twitter: @brooklynmag Instagram: @brooklynmagazine Follow Brian Braiker on Twitter: @slarkpope

Welcome to the second bonus episode in our mini-series on food and drink. This week, Lilah demystifies wine with sommelier, winemaker and restaurateur André Hueston Mack at his restaurant in central Brooklyn. The wine world has been historically inaccessible, and over the past few decades it's become younger, trendier and even countercultural. André has been at the forefront of this change. He explains how different wines come into fashion, from Georgian wine to Beaujolais. Then, he and Lilah open two bottles to learn how to smell and taste. A wine can be dry or sweet, but can also taste like an old attic or an oyster by the sea!--------------Want to stay in touch? We love hearing from you. We're on Twitter @ftweekendpod and Lilah is on Instagram and Twitter @lilahrap.--------------Links:– Lilah and André were at André's seafood restaurant Kingfisher in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn– André's Bon Appétit YouTube show is called World of Wine. Here's an episode Lilah loves: https://youtu.be/2lsHvoxCqAI– The Beaujolais André and Lilah tasted was a Domaine Chapel Fleurie Charbonnieres 2020– The Sancerre was a Noël et Jean-Luc Raimbault Sancerre Blanc 2022 from the Loire Valley– André is on Instagram @andrehmack. His wine label is called Maison Noir -------------Special offers for Weekend listeners, from 50% off a digital subscription to a $1/£1/€1 trial are here: http://ft.com/weekendpodcast.--------------This episode was produced by Zach St Louis. Mixing and sound design by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saronik tells Kim about Alice Walker's book Anything We Love Can Be Saved, where she talks about her many cats over the years, and how they represented her connection with the cosmos. Image: “Rescued from the rough streets of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Princess Marmalade earned her PhD in Meowological Studies in 2019, with an advanced certificate in acritical napping.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/animal-studies

Saronik tells Kim about Alice Walker's book Anything We Love Can Be Saved, where she talks about her many cats over the years, and how they represented her connection with the cosmos. Image: “Rescued from the rough streets of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Princess Marmalade earned her PhD in Meowological Studies in 2019, with an advanced certificate in acritical napping.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saronik tells Kim about Alice Walker's book Anything We Love Can Be Saved, where she talks about her many cats over the years, and how they represented her connection with the cosmos. Image: “Rescued from the rough streets of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Princess Marmalade earned her PhD in Meowological Studies in 2019, with an advanced certificate in acritical napping.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Saronik tells Kim about Alice Walker's book Anything We Love Can Be Saved, where she talks about her many cats over the years, and how they represented her connection with the cosmos. Image: “Rescued from the rough streets of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Princess Marmalade earned her PhD in Meowological Studies in 2019, with an advanced certificate in acritical napping.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The majority of the New York City Council members are new and are part of a class that is the most diverse and progressive in city history. This year Brian Lehrer will get to know all 51 members. Today, Councilmember Rita Joseph talks about her priorities for district 40, which includes parts of Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Flatbush, Kensington, Midwood, Prospect Park South, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens in Brooklyn.

New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie (D-20th, including parts Brownsville, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Gowanus, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, South Slope, and Sunset Park in Brooklyn), Elections Committee chair, talks about the NYS budget proposals related to crime and elections, including his "Clean Slate" bill and the governor's call to roll back bail reform.

Zellnor Myrie, New York State Senator (D-20th, including parts Brownsville, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Gowanus, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, South Slope, and Sunset Park in Brooklyn), and Elections Committee chair, talks about his proposal for election reform across the state.

Fjölla Sheholli and Junayd Juman are the owners of the restaurant Honey Badger in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens in Brooklyn, New York. They are best known for their use of wild foods on their menu, foraged for from throughout the northeastern United States.

New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie (D-20th, including parts Brownsville, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Gowanus, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, South Slope, and Sunset Park in Brooklyn), Elections Committee chair, talks about election reform hearings and combating gun violence, including the law he proposed that was just signed by Gov. Cuomo.

New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie (D-20th, including parts Brownsville, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Gowanus, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, South Slope, and Sunset Park in Brooklyn) talks about his proposed gun legislation and other state issues.

Animals sometimes make noises that would be impossible to place without context.  In this episode: three types of animal vocalizations—described by the people who recorded them. Ashley Ahearn: Journalist and producer of Grouse, from Birdnote and Boise State Public RadioJoel Balsam: Journalist and producer of the upcoming podcast Parallel Lives.  Joel co-created a photo essay for ESPN about the “pororoca”, an Amazonian wave chased each year by surfers. Kevin Coffey, Ph.D.: Co-creator of DeepSqueak and researcher at VA Puget Sound and the University of Washington.  Kevin co-authored the paper DeepSqueak: a deep learning-based system for detection and analysis of ultrasonic vocalizations in Nature’s Neuropsychopharmacology journal. Also heard: calls of the Indies Short Tailed Cricket (Anurogryllus celerinictus), which may be the perpetrator of the so-called “sonic attacks” recently reported in Cuba.  Sound sent in by HBM listener Isaul in Puerto Rico.  Producer: Jeff EmtmanMusic: The Black SpotSponsor: Chas CoChas Co takes care of cats and dogs in Brooklyn (especially in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Bed Stuy and surrounding neighborhoods). Chas Co welcomes pets with special behavioral and medical needs, including those that other services have turned away.  They offer dog walking, cat visiting, and custom care arrangements too. Visit ChasCo.nyc to book an appointment. Thank you Chas Co for sponsoring Here Be Monsters. Please consider becoming a patron of Here Be Monsters at patreon.com/HBMpodcast/

Animals sometimes make noises that would be impossible to place without context. In this episode: three types of animal vocalizations—described by the people who recorded them. Ashley Ahearn: Journalist and producer of Grouse, from Birdnote and Boise State Public RadioJoel Balsam: Journalist and producer of the upcoming podcast Parallel Lives. Joel co-created a photo essay for ESPN about the “pororoca”, an Amazonian wave chased each year by surfers. Kevin Coffey, Ph.D.: Co-creator of DeepSqueak and researcher at VA Puget Sound and the University of Washington. Kevin co-authored the paper DeepSqueak: a deep learning-based system for detection and analysis of ultrasonic vocalizations in Nature's Neuropsychopharmacology journal. Also heard: calls of the Indies Short Tailed Cricket (Anurogryllus celerinictus), which may be the perpetrator of the so-called “sonic attacks” recently reported in Cuba. Sound sent in by HBM listener Isaul in Puerto Rico. Producer: Jeff EmtmanMusic: The Black SpotSponsor: Chas CoChas Co takes care of cats and dogs in Brooklyn (especially in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Bed Stuy and surrounding neighborhoods). Chas Co welcomes pets with special behavioral and medical needs, including those that other services have turned away. They offer dog walking, cat visiting, and custom care arrangements too. Visit ChasCo.nyc to book an appointment. Thank you Chas Co for sponsoring Here Be Monsters. Please consider becoming a patron of Here Be Monsters at patreon.com/HBMpodcast/

Former cop, Clinton Jaws, breaks down police video. NYPD Cop Is Neo From The Matrix, okay maybe a slight exaggeration but he does dodge bullets in an apartment stairwell. Police Officers responded to a 911 call about a man shot inside his Prospect Lefferts Gardens home, on March 7, 2021 Brooklyn New York. Bodycam footage shows a man exiting the second-floor apartment with a blanket over his head. He then began shooting his .38 caliber revolver from under the blanket before running back inside his apartment. #policebreakdown #clintonjaws #NYPD Ridwaan Abdur Rashin, barricaded himself inside the apartment and was eventually arrested and taken to Brookdale Hospital for evaluation. Two police officers are shot, non life-threatening injuries. One bullet grazed the front of the Officer's bullet resistant vest, hit his body-worn camera and got lodged inside his jacket, Everyone lived.. call my hotline 604-330-2512 https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWntbop6gLEg6RFR0aOzJ https://www.facebook.com/clinton.jaws.7/ https://twitter.com/ClintonJaws

New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie (D-20th, including parts Brownsville, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Gowanus, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, South Slope, and Sunset Park in Brooklyn), Elections Committee chair, talks about the new Senate session and reacts to Gov. Cuomo's State of the State address.

MJ’s guest this week is Maverick extraordinaire André Mack! André is the former sommelier at Thomas Keller’s world renown restaurant French Laundry. After that he was head sommelier at Keller’s Per Se in New York City. In 2007, André started Maison Noir Wines. He and his wife started & Sons Hospitality Group which includes & Sons Ham Bar, & Sons Buttery and Vyne Yard in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn. MJ and André discuss how he started, where he’s going and the legacy he’s creating for his kids. Andre breaks down how being a “black sheep” is not “selling black”. He and MJ get deep into the mindset that drives all André’s endeavours. This is mos def one for the deep thinkers! A huge thank you to André Mack! Follow him on IG @andrehmackKeep up with all he’s doing at http://andremack.comIf you are in Brooklyn, and even if you are not, check out & Sons, his incredible American Ham Bar and Buttery. https://andsonsnyc.com@andsonsnycAndré’s wine label is: Maison Noir Wines https://maisonnoirwines.comYou can find both of his books Small Thyme Cooks V1: Culinary Coloring and Activity Book and 99 Bottles: A Black Sheep’s Guide to Life-Changing Wines on Amazon__________________________________________________________________________This episode’s in studio wine:1989 KenwoodCabernet SauvignonArtist Series, Picasso Sonoma Valley __________________________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the Mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers and wine drinkers! Don’t forget to subscribe and be sure to give The Black Wine Guy Experience a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show sign up at Blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguy Thank you to our sponsor Wine Spies! Get a discount for being a listener of the show by going to: www.winespies.com/blackwineguyLove this podcast? Love the cool content? Get a producer like mine by reaching out to the badass team at Necessary Media. www.necessarymediaproductions.com@necessary_media_From our supporter: The Conaway Fund (a component fund of The Prosperity Foundation) supports cultural and heritage events, scholarships, mentoring programs and more. Go to https://www.theconawayfund.org/ and see how you can donate and make a difference in underserved communities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Saronik tells Kim about Alice Walker’s book Anything We Love Can Be Saved, where she talks about her many cats over the years, and how they represented her connection with the cosmos. Image: “Rescued from the rough streets of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Princess Marmalade earned her PhD in Meowological Studies in 2019, with an advanced […]

Shimon Shkury welcomes Remy Raisner, the Founder and CEO of The Raisner Group (formerly Proteus Capital Management), a private real estate investment firm headquartered in New York City. Under Remy's leadership, The Raisner Group has raised capital domestically and internationally since 2009. It has been active in non-performing notes and fee simple transactions, and focuses primarily on value-add, residential and mixed-use real estate investments in New York City. Most of the firm's acquisitions have taken place in the outer boroughs, with an emphasis in the emerging Brooklyn neighborhoods of Bushwick, Bed Stuy and Prospect Lefferts Gardens.Shimon and Remy discuss how Remy began investing in multifamily in Brooklyn and how his criteria has shiftedRemy speaks about his strategy throughout the pandemic and the future

Wife and husband political dynamos Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin talk about Indivisible–both the movement they co-founded and the book they co-wrote–and the inspiring strategies they are proving are effective for grassroots political change. (Recorded at our Prospect Lefferts Gardens store on November 5, 2019)

Renowned essayist Philip Lopate interviews native Brooklynite and urban studies professor Thomas Campanella about his magisterial new book Brooklyn: The Once and Future City, for a rollicking and wide-ranging conversation on our borough's history and lore. (Recorded in our Prospect Lefferts Gardens store on September 19, 2019.)

Check the full version of these reports and individual reports at: https://www.newyorkmarketreports.com   This episode is brought to you by: http://www.theratnerteam.com   Here we dig into the latest data and trends to find out what is really happening in the local Brooklyn rental market to help landlords, real estate investors, and developers make the smartest financial moves. So, what’s new in New York Real Estate? Let’s take a look at the numbers… Month over month, the data shows the Brooklyn rental market has maintained recent gains as we move through the peak spring and summer real estate season. Some of the positive data may be credited to landlords offering better deals and concessions, though everyone should be pleased that the market appears to be on the better ground than at the beginning of the year. The exception may be renters who may not see a break coming in much lower rents. Overall, Brooklyn rental prices nudged up by an average of 0.18% in April 2018. Overall, almost all of Brooklyn saw a positive month for rentals. The few exceptions where some minor softness was seen include Williamsburg, Cobble Hill, DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights and Bushwick. DUMBO still holds the title for most expensive apartments in Brooklyn, thanks to new luxury units. The most affordable rental apartments are being seen in Bay Ridge. Among the most notable stats over the last month was the almost 7.2% rise in rents in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Followed by a 6.52% rise in Crown Heights, a 6.19% increase for 2 bedroom apartments in Downtown Brooklyn and a 6.1% bump up for Clinton Hill studio prices. Month over month, Price per square foot fell by 1.1%. Listing inventory rose 7.1%, and days on market slide further, to 29 days on average. Year over year, Brooklyn rental prices are still not in much better shape. Rental prices are up an average 1.5% over the same period in 2017. The number of leases being signed also rose by a modest 1.6%. That’s despite an almost 40% rise in OP and concessions. On average landlords are now giving up almost 2 months of free rent to new tenants. Now let’s take a look at rentals by unit type: For studios The average price per foot is up slightly to $55 average unit size is up slightly to 650 square feet 23 studios are No Fee, and 124 are Fee apartments Month over month changes saw rents up 5.4%, though the price per square foot dropped 2.2%. Year over year rents are down 0.7% Units with elevators rented for almost $400 per month more than walk-up units last month. Gyms are still one of the top amenities tenants are looking for. They added an average of around $500 per month to rents last month. Units with full-time lobby attendance are renting for almost $300 a month more. There was only a minor premium for outdoor space. For 1 bedrooms... The average price per foot is up slightly at $48 The average unit size is up to 722 square feet 12 1 beds were No Fee, versus 143 Fee apartments Month over month change rents are up 3.1% year over year rents are up 2.5% No fee 1 bedrooms rented for over $500 more per square foot than fee apartments last month. Having a laundry in the building saw 1 beds renting for $8 more per square foot Units with NO private outdoor space are renting for around $300 less per month The difference in rents for elevator versus walk-up units is $600 per month Units with gyms rented for $11 more per square foot last month. Buildings with full-time lobby attendants are renting for almost $700 more per month than those without attendants. Now on to 2 bedroom rentals… The average 2 bedroom apartment in Brooklyn now rents for $3,165 The average price per foot is $41 average unit size is 941 square feet 4, 2 bedroom apartments were No Fee rentals, versus 226 Fee rentals Month over month rents are down 1.9% But year over year they are down 3.1% Having a laundry in the building can add $5 per square foot to the rent last month Those WITH private outdoor spaces rented for $3 more per square foot A 2 bedroom with a gym in the building is renting for almost $800 more per month Those with full-time lobby attendant are renting for around $150 more per month. There is around a $400 premium for elevator versus walk-up apartments. For 3 bedroom apartments the average price per foot was at $35 in April The average unit size is up to 1,061 square foot 1, 3 bedroom rental was No Fee, versus 99 rentals with Fee Month over month rents are down 0.5% year over year rents are UP 2.9% No FEE apartments rented for almost $3,000 more than fee apartments last month. Those with gyms rented for $22 more per square foot. Having a laundry in the building can make an $18 difference per rent per square foot Expect to get $150 more per month for units with private outdoor space Elevator apartments actually rented for $5 less per square foot last month Having a full-time lobby attendant made a $30 per square foot difference, with total monthly rent almost $3,000 more for 3 bedroom units in these buildings In summary… What the break down in this data shows Brooklyn landlords, is that the market is still strong, but many landlords are making concessions to be able to rent faster and even keep rents heading up. Over 50% are leasing with some type of special incentives. Find out more about the current market, competing listings, and where to get the best help in leasing your rental units by contacting The Ratner Team. Plus, make sure to check out the special edition of the Brooklyn Made blog revealing what’s in store for Brooklyn real estate for the next 100 years, including what’s being developed where, and the types of projects and zoning the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is pushing for. Well, that’s this month’s NY rental market update. Leave us a comment and let us know what you are experiencing in the market, and what you’d like more detail on in the next report… Thanks for tuning in!   Don't forget to check our Brooklyn Made Blog and The Brooklyn Made Show. http://www.TheBrooklynMadeShow.com http://www.BrooklynMade.Blog

Check the full version of these reports and individual reports at: https://www.newyorkmarketreports.com   This episode is brought to you by: http://www.theratnerteam.com   Here we dig into the latest data and trends to find out what is really happening in the local Brooklyn rental market to help landlords, real estate investors, and developers make the smartest financial moves. So, what’s new in New York Real Estate? Let’s take a look at the numbers… Month over month, Brooklyn has seen seasonal softness in rentals over the past few months. Strong leasing activity, landlord concessions, and better marketing may have begun turning that around this year according to the latest data. Overall, Brooklyn rental prices nudged up by an average of $10 per month in February 2018. While rents and the market continued some modest improvements in February, some of Brooklyn’s most fashionable neighborhoods and recent top performers like Fort Greene lost ground. Top performers, include this month include Bushwick, with a 10.2% rise in studio prices. Crown Heights and Prospect Lefferts Gardens once again showed positive growth. DUMBO still holds the title for most expensive apartments in Brooklyn, thanks to new luxury units. The most affordable rental apartments are being seen in Bay Ridge. Among the most notable stats over the last month was the 13.9% jump in Cobble Hill studio rental prices.   Month over month, overall Brooklyn rents have moved up. Price per square foot reversed previous trends as rose 8.5% in February. Listing inventory fell another 4.2%, and days on market slide further, by over 11% to just 31 days on average.   Year over year, Brooklyn rental prices are still relatively flat. The number of leases being signed are up again this month. This is likely directly linked to an over 30% increase in concessions over last year.   Overall: New leases are down by over 15.1%% OP + Concessions are up 31.8% Negotiability and discounts fell by just under 1% Inventory levels dropped by over 21% And marketing time has dropped to 31 days   This data may be very encouraging landlords after several months of softness. Landlords do appear to be responding to recent softness with stronger offers for new tenants. Lower inventory levels should keep a good balance and leasing activity over the next few months as we warm up for the busy summer season.   Now let’s take a look at rentals by unit type:   For studios The average price per foot is down slightly to $56 average unit size is up slightly to 532 square feet 30 studios are No Fee, and 127 are Fee apartments Month over month changes saw rents fall 5.6%, though the price per square foot soared by 44%. And year over year rents are down 0.9%   Renters paid around $6 more per square foot for no fee studio rentals last month.   Having on-site laundry facilities in the building made a positive difference of $2 per square foot in February. Units with elevators rented for $301 per month more than walk-up units last month. Gyms are still one of the top amenities tenants are looking for. They added an average of around $400 per month to rents last month. Units with full-time lobby attendance are renting for almost $660 a month more. Less, than last month, though we could see even more digital and virtual assistants and doormen close this gap. There was only a minor premium for outdoor space.   For 1 bedrooms... The average price per foot is down slightly at $42 The average unit size is down again, to 715 square feet 8 1 beds were No Fee, versus 236 Fee apartments Month over month change rents are up 3.6% year over year rents are down 3.1%   No fee 1 bedrooms rented for $8 more per square foot than fee apartments last month. Having a laundry in the building saw 1 beds renting for $6 more per square foot Units with NO private outdoor space are renting for around $30 less per month The difference in rents for elevator versus walk-up units is $1 per square foot Units with gyms rented for $9 more per square foot last month. Buildings with full-time lobby attendants are renting for almost $400 more per month than those without attendants.   Now on to 2 bedroom rentals… The average 2 bedroom apartment in Brooklyn now rents for $3,088 The average price per foot is $42 average unit size is 952 square feet 13, 2 bedroom apartments were No Fee rentals, versus 232 Fee rentals Month over month rents are up 4.1% But year over year they are down 0.1%   Having a laundry in the building can add almost $300 per month to the rent. Those with private outdoor spaces rented for $3 more per square foot A 2 bedroom with a gym in the building is getting $10 more per square foot Those with full-time lobby attendant are renting for over $1,000 more per month. There is around a $600 premium for elevator versus walk-up apartments.   For 3 bedroom apartments the average price per foot is flat at $42 The average unit size is 1,219 square foot 1, 3 bedroom rental was No Fee, versus 91 rentals with Fee Month over month rents are down 1.2% year over year rents are UP 16.1%   No FEE apartments rented for almost $6,500 less than fee apartments last month. Those with gyms rented for $20 more per square foot. Having a laundry in the building can make a $16 difference per rent per square foot Expect to get as much almost $1,000 more per month for units with private outdoor space Elevator apartments rented for $15 more per square foot last month Having a full-time lobby attendant made a $20 per square foot difference, with total monthly rent almost $3,400 more for 3 bedroom units in these buildings   In summary… What the break down in this data shows Brooklyn landlords, is that the market is still strong, but concessions may still need to be offered to rent faster. A new dip in inventory levels could mean better conditions over the next few months.   One of the biggest changes in February was the year over year leap in 3 bedroom rental prices. The following growth in the 3bedrooms rental market, suggesting that contrary to some media suggestions, NY renters actually want more space.   Other notable changes show a shift in demand and acceleration of rents to emerging and affordable areas. Find out more about the current market, competing listings, and where to get the best help in leasing your rental units by contacting The Ratner Team. Well, that’s this month’s NY rental market update.   - If you like this information, the best way you can support us is with a 5-star rating. Share it with someone you know, and subscribe. We’ll put out new content and a whole new rental report every month and a new sales report every quarter. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube.  Interested in getting a free market analysis of your Manhattan property, renting your vacant apartment, or simply acquiring an investment property? Email Us at Contact@TheRatnerTeam.com.  We’re full-time professionals and always here to help!   Don't forget to check our Brooklyn Made Blog and The Brooklyn Made Show. http://www.TheBrooklynMadeShow.com http://www.BrooklynMade.Blog

Check the full version of these reports and individual reports at: https://www.newyorkmarketreports.com   This episode is brought to you by: http://www.theratnerteam.com   New York Real Estate Market Updates Welcome to the New York Real Estate Market Update Here we dig into the latest data and trends to find out what is really happening in the local Brooklyn rental market to help landlords, real estate investors, and developers make the smartest financial moves. So, what’s new in New York Real Estate? Let’s take a look at the numbers… Month over month, Brooklyn has seen seasonal softness in rentals over the past few months. Strong leasing activity, landlord concessions and better marketing, may finally be turning that around according to the latest data. Overall, Brooklyn rental prices nudge up slightly in January 2018, by 0.7%. While rents continued to slide in some of Brooklyn’s most fashionable neighborhoods in January, less expensive ones picked up steam. Top performers, include: Bushwick, Crown Heights, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens. DUMBO still holds the title for most expensive apartments in Brooklyn, thanks to new luxury units. The most affordable rental apartments are being seen in Bay Ridge, Prospect Lefferts Gardens and Fort Greene. Among the most notable stats over the last month was the 3.8% jump in Fort Greene rental prices. Showing more tenants leaning towards more affordable Brooklyn neighborhoods. Month over month, overall Brooklyn rents have nudged up. Price per square foot fell by 6.8%, Listing inventory is down by over 15%, and days on market are up by 20% to 33 days. Year over year, Brooklyn rental prices are relatively flat. The number of leases being signed are up dramatically, by 42.1%. However, this could be directly linked to a near 30% increase in concessions over last year. Overall: New leases are down by over 40% OP + Concessions are up 29.4%% Negotiability and discounts rose just under 1% Inventory levels dropped by over 21% And marketing time has dropped to 33 days This data may be very encouraging landlords after several months of softness. Landlords do appear to be dealing with the correction or season with stronger offers for new tenants. Hopefully, lower inventory levels will help keep a good balance and strong leasing market over the next few months. Now let’s take a look at rentals by unit type: For studios Average price per foot is up slightly to $57 average unit size is down to 510 square feet Average Days on the market is up sharply to 56 days 17 studios are No Fee, and 115 are Fee apartments Month over month changes saw rents rise 3.4% And year over year rents are up 3.2% Renters paid around $3,000 more per month for no fee studio rentals last month. Having on-site laundry facilities in the building made a positive difference of approximately $900 per month in January Units with elevators rented for around $500 per month more than walk-up units last month. Gyms are still one of the top amenities tenants are looking for. They added an average of $2,300 per month to rents last month. Units with full-time lobby attendance are renting for over $1,200 a month more. In all, we are seeing a big premium outdoor space. For 1 bedrooms... Average price per foot is steady at $47 The average unit size is down to 722 square feet Average Days on the market is up substantially to 71 days 6 1 beds were No Fee, versus 128 Fee apartments Month over month change rents are down 0.8% year over year rents are up 3.2% No fee 1 bedrooms rented for $17 more per square foot than fee apartments last month. Having a laundry in the building saw 1 beds renting for $8 more per square foot Units with NO private outdoor space are renting for around $200 less per month The difference in rents for elevator versus walk-up units is $9 per square foot Units with gyms rented for $13 more per square foot last month. Buildings with full-time lobby attendants are renting for almost $500 more per month than those without attendants. Now on to 2 bedroom rentals… The average 2 bedroom apartment in Brooklyn now rents for $2,820 Average price per foot is $40 average unit size is 949 square feet Average Days on the market is up a lot to 80 days 8, 2 bedroom apartments were No Fee rentals, versus 217 Fee rentals Month over month rents are up 1.5% But year over year they are down 0.2% Having a laundry in the building can add over $300 per month to the rent. Those with private outdoor spaces rented for $11 more per square foot A 2 bedroom with a gym in the building is getting $14 more per square foot Those with full-time lobby attendant are renting for over $1.000 more per month. There is around a $500 premium for elevator versus walk-up apartments. For 3 bedroom apartments the average price per foot is flat at $39 The average unit size is 1,400 square foot Average Days on the market is up to 75 days 2, 3 bedroom rentals were No Fee, versus 113 rentals with Fee Month over month rents are down 11.7% year over year rents are UP 13.2% No FEE apartments rented for almost $2,000 less than fee apartments last month. Those with gyms rented for $19 more per square foot. Having a laundry in the building can make a $13 difference per rent per square foot Expect to get as much as $1,133 more per month for units with private outdoor space Elevator apartments rented for $17 more per square foot last month Having a full-time lobby attendant made a $20 per square foot difference, with total monthly rent almost $4,000 more for 3 bedroom units in these buildings In summary… What the break down in this data shows Brooklyn landlords, is that the market is still strong, but concessions may need to be offered to rent faster. A new dip in inventory levels could mean better conditions over the next few months. One of the biggest changes in January was the luxury market up the most at over 8% month over month. We are also seeing a massive premium on special features, and more growth in the 3 bedrooms rental market, suggesting that contrary to some media suggestions, NY rentals actually want more space. Other notable changes show a shift in demand and acceleration of rents to emerging and affordable areas, like Fort Greene. Find out more about the current market, competing listings, and where to get the best help in leasing your rental units by contacting The Ratner Team. Well, that’s this month’s NY rental market update. - If you like this information, the best way you can support us is with a 5-star rating. Share it with someone you know, and subscribe. We’ll put out new content and a whole new rental report every month and a new sales report every quarter. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube.  Interested in getting a free market analysis of your Manhattan property, renting your vacant apartment, or simply acquiring an investment property? 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Host: Alice Backer Guests: Brian Cunningham, Candice Fortin Topic: Why Brian is running against Mathieu Eugene | Main issues in his campaign | The Haitian-American progressives backing his campaign | Brian on issues that matter to Haitians  The 40th council district in Brooklyn covers heavily Haitian and West Indian neighborhoods of Flatbush, East Flatbush, Crown Heights and Prospect Lefferts Gardens, among others.  See pre- and post-show notes at kiskeacity.com.    

Alissa Wilkinson is the staff film writer at Vox.com and an associate professor of English and humanities at The King's College, where she teaches courses in criticism and cultural theory. She was formerly the chief film critic at Christianity Today, and her writing has been published at Rolling Stone, Vulture, RogerEbert.com, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Pacific Standard, Books & Culture, Paste, and elsewhere. She is co-author, with Robert Joustra, of How to Survive the Apocalypse: Zombies, Cylons, Faith, and Politics at the End of the World (Eerdmans), and her second book, Orphaned Believers: Reframing Religion in the Age of Faith-Based Film (The Critical Press) is due out next summer. Alissa and her husband Tom live in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens and are members at Resurrection Clinton Hill.

In the fast moving world of Brooklyn real estate, for some it feels more like the Wild West – developers and investors looking to cash in on the gold rush don't always play by the rules. Meet Tia Strother, she's a young mother whose family has been living in Bedford-Stuyvesant for five generations. Tia tells us how horrifying it was to learn that her 90-year-old great grandmother was convinced to sign away the family home to a speculator. She did so for no money and with no lawyer present. Now the family is fighting to hang on to the house.  And we visit Prospect Lefferts-Gardens to get the story of a vacant lot at 237 Maple Street. Neighbors – new and old – have spent the last five years transforming this one small piece of Brooklyn from a dumping ground to a thriving community garden. They put together a composting program and arranged visits for kids at a local pre-school; there were summer BBQs and weed picking parties. But all of that came to a halt one day in 2014 when Joseph and Michael Makhani showed up, claiming to own the lot. The only problem: their deed might be fraudulent. Now they are in court, battling it out with the gardeners, trying to establish their ownership of the property in order to build a five-story luxury apartment building. The gardeners and their lawyer have a plan to beat the Makhanis, but the cost of such a victory might be too high.  Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

In the fast moving world of Brooklyn real estate, for some it feels more like the Wild West – developers and investors looking to cash in on the gold rush don't always play by the rules. Meet Tia Strother, she's a young mother whose family has been living in Bedford-Stuyvesant for five generations. Tia tells us how horrifying it was to learn that her 90-year-old great grandmother was convinced to sign away the family home to a speculator. She did so for no money and with no lawyer present. Now the family is fighting to hang on to the house.  And we visit Prospect Lefferts-Gardens to get the story of a vacant lot at 237 Maple Street. Neighbors – new and old – have spent the last five years transforming this one small piece of Brooklyn from a dumping ground to a thriving community garden. They put together a composting program and arranged visits for kids at a local pre-school; there were summer BBQs and weed picking parties. But all of that came to a halt one day in 2014 when Joseph and Michael Makhani showed up, claiming to own the lot. The only problem: their deed might be fraudulent. Now they are in court, battling it out with the gardeners, trying to establish their ownership of the property in order to build a five-story luxury apartment building. The gardeners and their lawyer have a plan to beat the Makhanis, but the cost of such a victory might be too high.  Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.