Entries from November 2008
By HarlemGuy
Barbara Corcoran reminds buyers that these are the ‘good old days’
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.”
Click here for the entire article.
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Tagged: Corcoran, harlem, Real Estate
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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Tagged: Adam Clayton Powell Jr., harlem
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Tagged: 116th Street, beauty and spas, harlem
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
Categories: Restaurant Reviews
Tagged: 116th Street, Amy Ruth's, harlem, Soul Food
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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Tagged: Central Harlem, Frederick Douglass, Melba's, Nectar, Real Estate, Society Cafe, Svntn Below, Uptown Flavor, Zoma
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!
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Tagged: Bebenoir, Central Harlem, Shopping, Viaduct
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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Tagged: parking, West Harlem
November 16, 2008 · 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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Tagged: harlem, Real Estate, south harlem
November 15, 2008 · 1 Comment
HarlemCondoLife
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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Tagged: Central Harlem, Central Park North, Morningside Heights Park, Real Estate
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by HarlemHouse
A great little addition to the up and coming new businesses on Frederick Douglass Blvd.
This friendly and helpful flower shop carries a nice selection of house plants and a large variety of cut flowers. They deliver various plants and cut flowers to the surrounding area and regularly have a hearty selection of seasonal plants. They also provide services for weddings and other events. Owners Louis Gagliano and Stefan Handl opened this shop 18 months ago and HarlemCondoLife encourages everyone to drop by and check it out.
Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 11-7 PM and Sunday 12-5 PM.
Harlem Flo
2292 Frederick Douglass Blvd. (at 123rd St.)
New York, NY 10027
212 316 3031
www.info@harlemflo.com
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Tagged: Flowers, harlem, Plants
What has typically been an Exxon gas station for many years, has apparently changed ownership to BP. This was very evident recently with a worker changing the sign during a sunny day in Harlem at 111th and Frederick Douglass.
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Tagged: 110th Street, Frederick Douglass, harlem
Last Saturday HarlemGuy of HarlemCondoLife.com ventured to Finefare Supermarket. Think of it as Harlem’s version of a Whole Foods. Located on 116th and Lenox Ave. It is deceptively cavernous. Always packed. Great prices. Great selection. Convenient location. Go there and you can one stop shop within a 1 block radius. Pharmacy. Banking. Fish. Gifts. Pet supplies. Best of all it is right on the “red” line which affords rapid ascent uptown or descent downtown.
Have you been to Finefare? We’d love to hear your comments on the experience.
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Tagged: 116th, groceries, harlem, Lenox Avenue
This unassuming eatery, located at 256 W. 116th St. between 7th and 8th Avenues, might prompt one to wonder, “Is there really a restaurant in there?” Once you’ve crossed the threshold and wind up the staircase you enter Africa Kine Restaurant, a room filled with warmth, small gatherings, and a menu of traditional Senegalese entrees. If you’re not familiar with the Thiebu Djeun, Lamb Mafe, Debe, or any other item, don’t fret, it’s a great opportunity to venture into a new cuisine. I was in the mood for fish and was thrilled to have a choice of fried, grilled or baked Poisson. The portions were plentiful and reasonably priced. Sorrel and ginger juices complemented the beverage list. As with any traditionally prepared food, make sure you allow ample time to enjoy your meal. Harlemcondolife recommends Africa Kine!
Categories: Restaurant Reviews
Tagged: Africa Kine, African, Central Harlem, dining, Resturants
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HarlemCondoLife
By HarlemGal
Harlemcondolife.com reported about a week ago about a new place on FDB, between 112th and 113th. It seems like there is some chitter-chatter on the street and in the blog-o-sphere that this place is owned by Society Cafe and its called 79 Orchard? Hmmm. If that is the case, a big congrats to Society Cafe in Harlem for expanding its business presence. But we have one question, why is it called 79 Orchard? Someone tell us…..
We found out our answer. This new place on Frederick Douglass is actualy called 67 Orange Street and it is owned by the same owner from Society Cafe. Harlemcondolife checked it out and it is very nice. The drink menu is attractive as well as the people hanging out in there! Go by and see for yourself!
Categories: Restaurant Reviews
Tagged: Central Harlem, Frederick Douglass, Orchard, Society Cafe
What 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!
In 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 
