Williamsburg Reinvents The Market

Williamsburg Bridge view from Brooklyn

The downfall of the condominium throughout much of NYC during the financial crisis has had its benefits for some. Multiple stalled condominium projects have run out of funding or gone completely bankrupt. However, a few developers have stayed afloat and even flourished in the condo turned rental game. Some of the newest and more popular properties in Williamsburg have been the perfect example for developers of how to play their cards right and still luck out in a down market.

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Froggr Feature: The Corner

View of The Corner on W. 72nd Street

One of the Upper West Side's newest luxury rentals, The Corner, has been noted for its unique outer design, varying layouts and stylish features. Designed by the minds behind the Millennium Tower Residences and Aria,  Handel Architects have created a standout curved glass tower where every residence is guaranteed sweeping views. Some of the stylistic choices within the Corner have drawn area art lovers in close. The lobby includes over 1,700 suspended crystals in a wave-like shape by designer Andres Escobar. Each unit also includes custom door knockers with swirled (not cornered) designs.

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Out With the Old, In With the Cold at Bryant Park

Bryant Park illuminating at night

Bryant Park Fall Festival

Great Lawn, Bryant Park

September13th-20th

6-7:30PM

While we are saying goodbye to the warm days of summer, Bryant Park makes it easier for us by presenting the Bryant Park Fall Festival. People are invited to enjoy the series of after work performances in the Midtown area park. From ballet to jazz music, these cultural events are a nice way to wind down after work or start off your own night of dancing with some inspiration from the pros.

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Celebrating Culture at the African-American Day Parade

One of the high energy dance teams at the parade

41st Annual African-American Day Parade

September 19th, 1PM

Starts at W. 111th Street & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.

A celebration of cultural pride, music, food and dance will take place at this years African-American Day Parade. Located just one block from Central Park, residents from neighboring Upper West Side and Harlem can both enjoy the nearby festivities. 

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Lincoln Center Presents: Benno's Lincoln

The new Lincoln at 142 W. 65th Street (courtesy Eater NY)

It is not often that a new restaurant opens in the summer in New York City. For one, a large scale high-end project can be risky during a time when many outdoor cafes and niche restaurants are bustling with the summer crowd.

However, fear did not seem to stop former Per Se chef, Johnathan Benno, from creating his Italian inspired Upper West Side restaurant, Lincoln. Although, $20 million and a Lincoln Center backing helps to squelch much of that fear. Opening on September 24th

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One of A Kind Finds near Downtown Brooklyn

Inside view of the Brooklyn Indie Market

Every Saturday and Sunday you can travel to Carroll Park for unique items at the Brooklyn Indie Market. The indie market has a wide variety of items from handcrafted natural beauty products to handpicked jewelry from small shops around the world. 

 

All of the designers present must have some aspect of their goods made by them so you are sure to find one of a kind steals.

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Motorexpo on Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!

Visitors browsing Aston Martin's at the 2009 show

Corny jokes aside, the 2010 New York Motorexpo at the World Financial Center Plaza will showcase some of the finest and sleekest cars around. From September 12 to 17, cars such as the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, Aston Martin Rapide, 250 GT Ferrari California and 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG will all be showcased at the free event. 

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Being A Kid Again in Williamsburg...

Event poster for Spoons, Toons and Booze

We all remember how great Saturday mornings were as a kid with classic cartoons, eating cereal in our PJ's and just having fun being a kid. Now, the everyday grind has made us lose sight of our inner child but the Knitting Factory in Williamsburg is helping us to remember. Every Saturday at 12PM, the venue hosts Spoons, Toons and Booze.

Thundercats, Transformers and even Smurf's are a few of the childhood favorites that will be shown during the cereal buffet. While the kid in you can munch on Fruit Loops and Apple Jacks, the adult in you can help yourself to cocktails and mixed drinks. 

The Knitting Factory
361 Metropolitan Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Worldwide Event: Fashion's Night Out 2010

Fashion's Night Out Event Poster with model Liya Kebede

Fashion's Night Out is an annual event worldwide. Full of celebrity appearances, free giveaways and of course, fashion. Fashion industry greats created the initiative to help boost the economy and designer support. 

 

Various stores throughout New York City will host unique events after closing.

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Taste The Season in Chelsea

The weather is starting to cool down and Autumn leaves are coming soon. While we can't enjoy outdoor eating and great summer weather all the time, a few Chelsea favorites remind us of the flavorful and fresh tastes of summer year round.

People's Pops

425 W. 15th Street

www.peoplespops.com 

The little food stand that could has reinvented a simple summer treat and created unique and fresh flavors for all ages. People's pops are made from local sustainable grown fruits and herbs. What does that mean for us? Well, fresh ingredients and rich flavors seem to make a damn good pop.

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FiDi Events: 2nd Annual WTC Run To Remember

Runners at the starting line for the 1st Annual WTC Run

As 9/11 has become somewhat of a commemorative holiday many people take place in the 2nd Annual World Trade Center Run/Walk to Remember. First responder teams, families of victims and New Yorkers in general join together to honor the memory of friends and families lost. 

Free ferries will run from FiDi to Governor's Island for the event on September 5th. The competitive 5k run begins at 10AM with runners receiving personalized bibs and event t-shirts. The bibs can be personalized with family names, friends or

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Special Edition Events: Labor Day Weekend

From Clowns, Carnivals and Beer events this Labor Day weekend

In typical New York City fashion, any major holiday is an occasion to go all out. While the city is known for its great regular weekend events, Labor Day gives many people a special day to show off national pride and just have fun. Here are a list of events going on around the city for Labor Day Weekend 2010. Enjoy!

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Neighborhood Guide: Downtown Brooklyn

As the 3rd largest central business district in New York City, Downtown Brooklyn can be seen as the middle ground between Manhattan business and Brooklyn charm. The area has managed to do what many other gentrified neighborhoods could not. Federal buildings and luxury rentals have managed to coincide harmoniously with local attractions such as the Atlantic Terminal Mall, Borough Hall Greenmarket and a number of ethnic restaurants.

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