Monthly Archives: November 2008

Barbara Corcoran's Advice: "Buy Now"

Posted on November 30, 2008 by | Leave a comment

By HarlemGuy

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Barbara Corcoran opened her real estate business in New York in 1973 and is now an author and real estate expert who appears regularly on NBC’s “Today” show.

She says “In a nutshell, no one wanted to live in Manhattan. And if I had to, in a nutshell, talk about Manhattan today, I would say everyone wants to live here.” 

Her advice: buy now.

“Real estate will be more expensive once again, and everyone will look back and say, ‘Why didn’t I buy then?’ Because the truth of the matter is these are the good ol’ days everybody dreams about.”

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Barbara Corcoran’s Advice: “Buy Now”

Posted on November 30, 2008 by | Leave a comment

By HarlemGuy

Barbara Corcoran reminds buyers that these are the ‘good old days’112108corcoran.jpg

Barbara Corcoran opened her real estate business in New York in 1973 and is now an author and real estate expert who appears regularly on NBC’s “Today” show.

She says “In a nutshell, no one wanted to live in Manhattan. And if I had to, in a nutshell, talk about Manhattan today, I would say everyone wants to live here.” 

Her advice: buy now.

“Real estate will be more expensive once again, and everyone will look back and say, ‘Why didn’t I buy then?’ Because the truth of the matter is these are the good ol’ days everybody dreams about.”

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Happy 100th Birthday, Adam!

Posted on November 28, 2008 by | 2 Comments
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.

Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.

 

 

 

By NativeNewYorker

 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., New York City’s first African American City Councilman and Harlem’s first Black Congressman, was born on November 29, 1908. This colorful, charismatic and sometimes controversial Harlemite led the boycotts that integrated employment in the previously “whites only” stores on 125th Street in the middle of the last century.  Celebrations of the centennial of his birth are planned throughout the week including screenings of the biographical movie “Keep the Faith, Baby” at the Harlem State Office Building and a Program entitled “Keeping  the Faith in the 21st Century” at the Schomburg Center this Saturday, November 29th from 11 am to 6 pm.  The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is located at 515 Malcolm X Boulevard (aka Lenox Avenue) and 135 Street.      

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Z Nail Salon for the Holidays

Posted on November 28, 2008 by | 4 Comments

photo5What better way to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday by treating yourself to a spa day going from T as in turkey to Z as in Z Nail Salon in Harlem located on 116th Street between FDB and Adam Clayton Powell.  They offer everything from a mani to a pedi to waxing and massages – all for a reasonable amount of dinero! They even have a winter special right now as well! Harlemgal recently tried out the winter special and was very pleased with the results!photo2

So if you need some TLC to go along with your holiday, we recommend paying a visit to Z Nail Salon.  Call (212) 222-5240 or just walk right on in!
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AMY RUTH'S

Posted on November 22, 2008 by | 3 Comments

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By HarlemHouse

I was first introduced to Amy Ruth’s at a wine tasting party hosted by Harlem Vintage and held at Amy Ruth’s.  For the lucky few who were fortunate to take part in this festive gala, it was a beautiful combination of good wine and tasty food and I hope there is another one sometime soon.  I have been going back to Amy Ruth’s ever since.  Everything on the menu is good but I seem to order the same dinner every time as it has become a craving: the Southern Honey-Dipped Fried Chicken with a side of Collard Greens and Baked Macaroni & Cheese.  For dessert the Peach Cobbler is delicious!  They are known to have a short line from time to time as they do not take reservations but it is worth the wait and the line goes quickly.  It must be true as the saying goes “food for the soul” because every time I leave there I have a smile on my face.

AMY RUTH’S
113 West 116th Street
Harelm, NY 10026
212-280-8779
www.amyruthsrestaurant.com

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AMY RUTH’S

Posted on November 22, 2008 by | 3 Comments

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By HarlemHouse

I was first introduced to Amy Ruth’s at a wine tasting party hosted by Harlem Vintage and held at Amy Ruth’s.  For the lucky few who were fortunate to take part in this festive gala, it was a beautiful combination of good wine and tasty food and I hope there is another one sometime soon.  I have been going back to Amy Ruth’s ever since.  Everything on the menu is good but I seem to order the same dinner every time as it has become a craving: the Southern Honey-Dipped Fried Chicken with a side of Collard Greens and Baked Macaroni & Cheese.  For dessert the Peach Cobbler is delicious!  They are known to have a short line from time to time as they do not take reservations but it is worth the wait and the line goes quickly.  It must be true as the saying goes “food for the soul” because every time I leave there I have a smile on my face.

AMY RUTH’S
113 West 116th Street
Harelm, NY 10026
212-280-8779
www.amyruthsrestaurant.com

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Harlem Children's Zone office gets a facelift

Posted on November 20, 2008 by | Leave a comment

A few weeks back HarlemGuy of HarlemCondoLife spotted a group of people wearing bright read t-shirts emblazoned with the word “volunteer” on the back img_29481preparing to enter Harlem Children’s Zone at 689 Lenox Avenue in East Harlem.

Harlem Children’s Zone is an innovative and unique community-based organization, offering education, social-service and community-building programs to children and families since 1970.   Stated President Elect Barack Obama in July 2008 “The first part of my plan to combat urban poverty will be to replicate the Harlem Children’s Zone in twenty cities across the country.”

Ever curious I asked one of the volunteers what they were up to.  She told me that they represented Bank of America’s Black Professionals Group.   The bank and this group routinely do community work in Harlem.  On this particular Saturday morning they were planning to paint murals.  I asked if I could stop by later to help document their work, and they agreed. 

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Harlem Children’s Zone office gets a facelift

Posted on November 20, 2008 by | Leave a comment

A few weeks back HarlemGuy of HarlemCondoLife spotted a group of people wearing bright read t-shirts emblazoned with the word “volunteer” on the back img_29481preparing to enter Harlem Children’s Zone at 689 Lenox Avenue in East Harlem.

Harlem Children’s Zone is an innovative and unique community-based organization, offering education, social-service and community-building programs to children and families since 1970.   Stated President Elect Barack Obama in July 2008 “The first part of my plan to combat urban poverty will be to replicate the Harlem Children’s Zone in twenty cities across the country.”

Ever curious I asked one of the volunteers what they were up to.  She told me that they represented Bank of America’s Black Professionals Group.   The bank and this group routinely do community work in Harlem.  On this particular Saturday morning they were planning to paint murals.  I asked if I could stop by later to help document their work, and they agreed. 

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Is FDB becoming the restaurant row in Harlem?

Posted on November 19, 2008 by | 11 Comments

By HarlemGal

For the last couple of years (let’s say three, which isn’t that long), there have been a number of new cafes, restaurants, and bars that have opened up along Frederick Douglass Blvd between 111th and 119th Street. If our memory serves correctly, first it was Society Cafe Lounge. Soon followed Melba’s. After that we believe it was Zoma, Tribal Spears Gallery and Cafe, Nectar Wine Bar and Cafe 2112. Recently, 67 Orange opened, which we hear their Grand Opening is December 5. And now, Svntn Below, which according to Uptown Flavor is open for business!

We like that all these new places have opened up and are very excited that our community continues to grow in the dining/bar/lounges sector!

To answer the question posed, with about eight new places in less than three years opening HarlemCondoLife predicts FDB is on track to become the restaurant row of Harlem!

If we left out a new business, please tell us!

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Harlem's Bebenoir Holiday Style Event

Posted on November 18, 2008 by | 2 Comments

A few weeks back we blogged about a good shopping experience at Bebenoir in Central Harlem. They are kicking off the holiday season with a style event on November 25th. If you are looking to purchase a fun outfit to wear to the hip section in the Viaduct area or…for those upcoming holiday parties or…for walking the streets of cool Harlem, this is the place to visit on the 25th! Details are below!bebenoir holiday event

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100 Years Blow-Out Party at Harlem’s Windows on December 6th

Posted on November 18, 2008 by | Leave a comment

By NativeNewYorker

harlem-state-office-buildingIn the spring of 2007, the 100 Years Child Health Planning Project was launched to honor the 100th Anniversary of New York City’s Child Health Clinics. Led by the Commission for the Public’s Health System (CPHS), the aims of this coalition of community-based organizations are to celebrate the Child Health Clinics as an important model of preventive and primary health care for children and youth; and to develop a Child / Teen / Family Health Policy Agenda that will address the health care needs of New York City children and reflect the diversity of our city.

On Saturday, December 6th from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm, the Child Health Initiative is holding a “100 Years Blow-Out” at Windows Over Harlem in the Harlem State Office Building – 163 West 125th Street, at the corner of Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard.

This free event will feature Dr. Max Gomez, WCBS-TV’s Medical Correspondent, as well as entertainment, food, gifts for the kids and important information about the health needs of our community. If you would like to get involved, be sure to put December 6th on your calendar and remember to RSVP at 212-246-0803 or by email to commission@cphsnyc.org.

Check out the December 6th Blow-Out Flyer

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Parking in West Harlem

Posted on November 16, 2008 by | 2 Comments

Looking for a way to deal with alternate side parking?  As parking on the streets of Harlem becomes increasingly more difficult, I decided to search for garages in the neighborhood.  On the corner of St. Nicholas and Frederick Douglass Blvd. is Magic Parking LLC owned by Easy Cross Parking Corp. Their rates were definitely more reasonable than similar structures in the immediate area.  Harlem Condo Life encourages you to check out this parking garage.

Opened 24hrs, 7 days/week

225 St. Nicholas Ave. and 122 St.

New York, NY 10027

212-222-2041

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South Harlem in the news (again)

Posted on November 16, 2008 by | 1 Comment

NY Residential has published a great video called “South Harlem – The Next Frontier” (view video).   And as previously reported by HarlemCondoLife (view post) South Harlem was specifically mentioned in a Village Voice feature article on the best of what’s happening in Harlem (fullstory).  Below is New York Magazine’s map of South Harlem.

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Central Harlem Building Going Down

Posted on November 15, 2008 by | 1 Comment
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By HarlemGal

I was walking along 110th Street and noticed the building on 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue was halfway knocked down. It appears this corner, which has been untouched forever with scaffolding, is going down, kuhputz, adios, etc. I wonder what’s going to happen with this space?  Maybe a new apartment building or retail space? Either way its prime Harlem real estate since its one block from Central Park North and right across the street from Morningside Heights Park.  If anyone knows, tell HarlemCondolife.com!

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HarlemCondoLife Adds Features

Posted on November 12, 2008 by | Leave a comment

Due to popular demand HarlemCondoLife has added features making it easy for you to get the information you need, where you want it, when you want it.

(1) Via web browser.

(2) Via subscription using a tool called an RSS reader which collects updates from many blogs and lets you read all updates at once.

(3) Via subscription using a tool that sends blog updates directly to your email. 

(4) Via a HarlemCondoLife applicaiton page on Facebook which recieves blog updates.

To explore any of these options please visit our Front Page or “Contact Us” page on our blog. 

Enjoy!  And continue to send us feedback.

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