Monthly Archives: March 2010

Show Your Love for Haiti!

Posted on March 15, 2010 by | 1 Comment

By HarlemOnaBudget

This Thursday Harlem Children’s Zone is hosting a fund raiser to support UNICEF’S Haitian Relief efforts at the Dwyer Cultural Center.  The evening will feature performances by local artists and a silent auction including dinner for two at Chez Lucienne, private showings at local galleries, and personal drawing classes. It is completely free to attend but there is a suggested donation of $10 and guests are strongly encouraged to participate in the auction—it is a fund raiser after all!

 I for one am excited to hear about and attend this event, make a donation, and enjoy the show. Join me and show your love for Haiti!

Harlem Loves Haiti: Whatever it Takes for Harlem’s Kids
Thursday, March 18, 2010
5:00pm-9:00 PM
Harlem Children’s Zone at the Dwyer Cultural Center
258 St. Nicholas Avenue (123rd Street)
For more information: 212-360-3255

Email: info@hcz.org  

Admission: $10 suggested donation

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Harlem's El Museo del Barrio and Havana Film Festival New York present Uprooted and El Play

Posted on March 15, 2010 by | 1 Comment

By HarlemGal
Looking for interesting films to see right here in Harlem and for FREE? Then save the evening of April 7, 2010. That’s when El Museo del Barrio in collaboration with Havana Film Festival New York will be showing two short films titled: Uprooted and El Play.

Uprooted, directed by Juan Mejia Botero of Colombia, “takes an intimate look at the aspirations of an Afro-Colombia women, one of the more than a million people displaced by Colombia’s violance since 1990.”

El Play “follows the hard knock journey of a Dominican teen hoping to make it into baseball’s major leagues.” This film is directed by Pablo Medina from the Dominican Republic.

Again, this event is free and it will also give you a sneak peak at some of the fascinating films that will be showing during the Havana Film Festival New York, which starts April 16-23, 2010.

Uprooted and El Play
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
6:30-8:30 PM
El Cafe in El Museo del Barrio
1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street
Admission: Free

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Get more in Harlem

Posted on March 14, 2010 by | 7 Comments

By HarlemGuy

One of my favorite pastimes is real estate.  And Harlem has a tremendous assortment from which to choose.

I recently visited the Livmor Condominium on 115th and Frederick Douglass Boulevard. 

Deceptive on the outside the interior is well designed, appointed and featured. 

So if you are in the market or simply in the hood – stop on by and let us know what you think.

And don’t forget to browse our previous real estate posts. 

Thank you for reading HarlemCondoLife.  Available everywhere including www.HarlemCondoLife.com, email subscription, rss reader, Facebook, Twitter,  iTunes and Podbean (podcast downloads and streaming).

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UPDATE: 2080 FDB construction continues

Posted on March 10, 2010 by | 5 Comments

By HarlemGal

The construction site we first told you about awhile back, continues to make building progress in the lot right next to 67 Orange and two spaces away from the new restaurant opening soon on FDB! Today, at 2080 FDB they had the gates wide open! From the pics, they drilled fairly deep. It appears they are placing layers of concrete down along with those finder steal poles!

There goes another vacant lot to condos on FDB!.  A lot is happening on and around this little blvd of ours in Harlem!

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UPDATE: New FDB restaurant may open next week

Posted on March 10, 2010 by | 5 Comments

By HarlemGal

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Not too long ago, HarlemCondoLife told you about a new restaurant developing on Frederick Douglass Blvd. between 112th and 113th Street. Apparently plans are still underway to open soon.  According to a HCL reader, they heard from a worker on site recently that the place is aiming to open up next week and the cuisine will be American. From the looks in this photo, they are definitely trying to hide the decor from street walkers. Maybe ’cause they are more than likely in place and ready for patrons?  I hope it’s true!

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“Little Black Book of Success” at Hue-Man This Evening

Posted on March 9, 2010 by | Leave a comment

Elaine Brown, Rhonda Joy McClean, Marsha Haygood

By NativeNewYorker

Rhonda Joy McLean, one of the three dynamic black female executives who authored The Little Black Book of Success, will be signing books at The Hue-Man Bookstore & Café this evening at 5:30 pm.  Elaine Brown, Rhonda Joy McClean, and Marsha Haygood have written a book that is “rich with wisdom”.   According to one reviewer,  “this practical gem focuses on the building blocks of true leadership–self-confidence, effective communication, collaboration, and courage…”  Stop by and check it out.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 5:30 PM

Hue-Man Bookstore & Cafe

2319 Frederick Douglass Blvd
Between 124th and 125th Streets
New York, NY 10027
Tel: 212-665-7400

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Chinese Restaurant on FDB between 116th and 117th

Posted on March 7, 2010 by | 7 Comments

By HarlemHouse

This Photo and info just sent in to us at HCL by a reader.  I quote:

“The shuffle of businesses continues on the east side of FDB between 116 and 117! Looks like a Chinese restaurant is slated to fill the spot left by the dry cleaner’s move to the ex-Winery location.”

Stay tuned for more information as it develops.

Thank you for the tip!

HH

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"Spanish Harlem Mix" HCL

Posted on March 7, 2010 by | Leave a comment

By HarlemHouse

New Podcast available now from RhythmDB.

“SpanishHarlemMix” HCL Mixed by RhythmDB. A blend of Latin music from old to new, Salsa to Reggaeton, Classics to Latin House.

iTunes (podcast download) and Podbean (podcast streaming).


IN THIS MIX YOU WILL HEAR- Willie Colon & Hector Lavoe, Marc Anthony, La Bruja, Barrio Beatz, Celia Cruz, Don Dinero, India & Cheka, Beyonce & Shakira, Naked Music, Bendi Candelario ft. Leedia, Jennifer Lopez, Ricardo Lemvo, Donna Summer(latinHouseMix), Todd Terry and more…

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“Spanish Harlem Mix” HCL

Posted on March 7, 2010 by | Leave a comment

By HarlemHouse

New Podcast available now from RhythmDB.

“SpanishHarlemMix” HCL Mixed by RhythmDB. A blend of Latin music from old to new, Salsa to Reggaeton, Classics to Latin House.

iTunes (podcast download) and Podbean (podcast streaming).


IN THIS MIX YOU WILL HEAR- Willie Colon & Hector Lavoe, Marc Anthony, La Bruja, Barrio Beatz, Celia Cruz, Don Dinero, India & Cheka, Beyonce & Shakira, Naked Music, Bendi Candelario ft. Leedia, Jennifer Lopez, Ricardo Lemvo, Donna Summer(latinHouseMix), Todd Terry and more…

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Friday Night/ Harlem

Posted on March 7, 2010 by | 2 Comments

By HarlemHouse

“Did it up” in Harlem.  The restaurant and nightlife scene was PACKED last Friday night in Harlem.

I started at MOJO’S for dinner and drinks with friends.  It was very crowded and I had the pleasure of meeting the legendary Kiki Shepard, longtime  co-host of “It’s Showtime at the Apollo”  who was sitting at the table next to me.  I talked with owner, Moon, for a long time as well.  Did you know that he sells his own brand of wine?  Pick one up if you’re a red wine lover.  Its very good.  Also learned that they have live music on Monday nights and this Spring/Summer they will open the windows in the front with outdoor tables and in addition will have DJ’s some of the nights.

After dinner headed to NECTAR to say hello to one of the owner’s Eric.  Also very full.  Then walked by SEVENTEEN B but didn’t go in.  Nice crowd but swung by QUESTAN’S instead to say hello to Dee, the owner.   She has to charge a cover now it gets so crowded (almost too crowded) on Friday & Saturday nights.  The music was pumpin’ and it was so packed you could barely move.  Might need a bigger space soon.  She has a very loyal local neighborhood crowd.  Sunday nights at Questan’s DJ’s play House Music now.  HipHop all other nights.

After that we all headed over to 67 ORANGE to say hello to Karl, the owner.  There we closed out the night with wings and 2 orders of pepper popcorn while listening to a diverse mix of all different kinds of music.

So go and support our local businesses next time you want to have a fun night out.  There are many many other good night spots as well… but this was only one night. Next time!

HarlemHouse will be out of town for a month traveling for work but will resume blogging again in April.  In the meantime, enjoy a new Podcast/Mix “SpanishHarlemMix” by RhythmDB.

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Best Yet Market grand opening in pictures

Posted on March 5, 2010 by | 3 Comments

By HarlemGal
If you did not have a chance to swing by Best Yet Market, located at 118th and Frederick Douglass Blvd., today for their grand opening…not to worry. Fellow HarlemCondoLife blogger, Austin2Harlem, walked by and photographed the ceremonial event!

Several VIPs attended and ABC’s Channel 7 was present. The most notable VIP was Congressman Charlie Rangel, and of course Mr. Best too! Rangel said the new supermarket created 100 plus jobs and other speakers emphasized that Harlem is now getting quality, healthy food at low prices, including fresh produce, meat and fish.

HCL would like to add that Karrott at 117th and FDB and Organic Forever at 112th and FDB offer Harlemites healthy food options as well for reasonable prices.

This concludes the Best Yet blogging saga. May we all go forward now and shop and dine at all our local Harlem businesses! Stay tuned for a post about Chez Lucienne and upcoming films at El Museo del Barrio!

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Harlem's local gems

Posted on March 5, 2010 by | 6 Comments

By HarlemGal
While Best Yet Market celebrates its grand opening March 5, HarlemCondoLife would like to echo the words that one of our readers left on our site: “don’t forget about the local gems that were here before [Best Yet].”  Those comments are smack right on! We must continue to support all of our local businesses.

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There are several places of business close to our new supermarket that offer excellent products. HCL agrees with our reader that Harlem’s Patisserie Des Ambassades, located right across the street from Best Yet, offers delicious breads and pastries. I have purchased baguette’s at Les Ambassades before and they are absolutely delicious. Go purchase bread there. It is very good! And their pastries are scrumptious as well. There are a wide variety of pastries to choose from at Les Ambassades, such as fruit tarts, danishes, tiramisu, creme brulee and more. The food is darn tastie as well. But I won’t elaborate about the food just yet. Stay tune for a restaurant review by a HCL blogger.

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As for other places close by that offer excellent desserts and bread rolls is Lee Lee’s Baked Goods and a few blocks east  on 116th and St. Nicholas is Make My Cake.

We encourage you to visit Lee Lee’s, Make My Cake and Les Ambassades. They won’t disappoint. Take our word for it!

Patisserie Des Ambassades
2200 8th Ave
(between 118th St & 119th St)
New York, NY 10026
(212) 666-0078

Lee Lee’s Baked Goods
283 W 118th Street close to FDB
New York, NY 10026
(917) 493-6633

Make My Cake
121 St. Nicholas Ave (at 116th St.)
(212) 932.0833

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UPDATE: Harlem church in contract for more than two million

Posted on March 4, 2010 by | 3 Comments

By HarlemGal

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In May 2009, we inquired about the church located at 371 Manhattan Avenue. Our questions or…shall we say prayers…have been answered. This place of worship is in contract for big dinero, ie $2,200,000, to be exact! That’s a good chunk of change for the 4800 sq ft, 10 room place.

According to Corcoran, the place is under contract as commercial property. I asked if the church could be converted into residential property. I was directed by Corcoran to the certificate of occupancy. Where I looked, a C of O is not listed…yet. Maybe the City has a special place for church C of O’s?

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UPDATE: Best Yet Market grand opening March 5

Posted on March 1, 2010 by | 3 Comments

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By HarlemGal

Correction: We went by the supermarket this morning for the Grand Opening. Nothing was happening. A cashier told us it is scheduled for March 5 at 10 AM. We now have more advance notice so mark your calendars!

A while back a reader provided the details on Best Yet’s grand opening! It is happening today, March 1, 2010 at 11 AM! Here are the details again:

GRAND OPENING/RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
Best Yet Market in Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
118 Street-119 Street and Frederick Douglas
Date: March 5
Time: 10 AM

And take a look at all the positive comments that have been posted regarding Harlem’s newest supermarket! It appears unanimous that most readers really like the supermarket.  I know I do!

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