Today we look at three 900 sqft condos recently put on the market in Dumbo. Each unit is holding an open house on Sunday. Let’s take a look:

1) 57 Front Street, Apt 603

• $795,000
• tax: $390/month; cc: $654/month
• 1 bedroom, 1 bath
• 970 sq.ft. ($819/sq.ft)

This condo unit at 57 Front Street was listed last week, has a huge living and dining area. “The spacious 970 square feet easily allow for a 2 bedroom configuration or the current more open one bedroom layout. The great room is a 30 ft by 17 ft space with spectacular light, views and a charming Juliet balcony that spans 4 windows.” But will the monthly maintenance and taxes affect the final sale price? It is listed by Corcoran and there is an open house on Sunday from noon to 1:30pm.

2) 70 Washington Street, Apt 9T

• $845,000
• tax: $15/month; cc: $300/month
• Studio (home office) and 1 full bath
• 915 sq.ft. ($923/sq.ft)

This condo unit at 70 Washington Street was listed 7 days ago. The studio condo has a home office that can be used as the bedroom has nice views of the Brooklyn Bridge. The monthlies are low and is on a high floor. It is listed by Prudential Douglas Elliman and there is an open house on Sunday from 1 to 3pm.

2) 100 Jay Street, Apt 29J

• $915,000
• tax: $16/month; cc: $631/month
• 1 bedroom and 1 full bath
• 909 sq.ft. ($1006/sq.ft)

This condo unit at 100 Jay Street has been on the market for 14 days. It was originally priced at $929,000, but reduced by $14,000 a few days ago. This high-floor condo has floor to ceiling windows and a great view of the bridges and Manhattan. The living room/kitchen area is long, and ends with the view. It is listed by Corcoran and there is an open house on Sunday from noon to 2pm.

So which one will it be?

Nate’s Pharmacy recently opened and joins Dumbo neighborhood pharmacy, Bridge Apothecary as the second pharmacy in the area. It is located at 111 Gold Street in Vinegar Hill. Welcome Nate’s!

Nate’s Pharmacy (718-855-1990)
111 Gold Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Mon – Fri 8am – 6pm
Sat – 9am – 3pm
Closed Sundays

{Nate’s Pharmacy Coming to Vinegar Hill, 05Sept2007}

What: Opening Reception: A Question of Beauty: Works by Anika Wilson
When: Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 6pm-9pm
Info: RSVP: info@galleryqb.com or 718-222-1885

galleryqb is presenting the work of Seattle-based artist Anika Wilson.
“A Question of Beauty” is a colorful and fantastical collection of paintings on canvas. Ms. Wilson work deftly displays a sense of play, without forsaking depth. Her vivid paintings offer a mischievous examination of gender, character and the sometimes exasperating concepts of self-identification.

Exhibition runs through April 6, 2008

163 Plymouth Street, Brooklyn NY
info@galleryqb.com
ph: 718.222.1885
galleryqb.com

{New Furniture and Art Gallery in Dumbo: GalleryQB, 07Nov2007}
{GalleryQB Opening Reception for Doug Groupp, 05Dec2007}

Umbrage Gallery, which previously had an exhibition, Diamond Matters, at the gallery space on Front and Washington Streets has a new home at 111 Front Street, Suite 208. Please join them for the opening reception on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 6pm for Tyler Hicks in their new space.

Artist: Tyler Hicks
Exhibitions Name / Headliner: HISTORIES ARE MIRRORS THE PATH OF CONFLICT THROUGH AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ
Opening Receptions: February 7th 6-8pm : exhibit is open February 7- March 22, 2008

Umbrage Gallery
111 Front St. Suite 208 Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY 11201
umbragegallery.com

Several readers have written to us wishing that there were a green market or a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in Dumbo. Your wishes are one step towards reality. We heard from Vinegar Hill resident Leslie Winston and we are happy to announce that she is starting a CSA program in Dumbo/Vinegar Hill beginning in June 2008. Although similar in concept with green markets, CSAs are different. In a CSA arrangement, a farmer sells “shares” in his or her farm’s upcoming harvest to individuals, families, and institutions in the city. So here’s what Leslie had to say:

Hello neighbors,

I’m starting a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program in DUMBO/Vinegar Hill beginning this season, June 2008. I am working on this project with Just Food which is the non-profit umbrella organization which helps neighborhoods start a CSA program. You can learn more about Just Food and NYC CSA at justfood.org. While I’m starting the CSA program in DUMBO/Vinegar Hill with only the help of Just Food, I hope to recruit some other community members to help spearhead the program with me.

CSA is a way for people to buy vegetables directly from a local farmer. Before the harvest season, members commit to buy fresh, locally grown organic vegetables from June to November. Each week, members pick up their “share” at a convenient location. Although sizes vary, each “share” has about 7-10 different kinds of vegetables and is enough to feed two adults and two children.

Over the next several months I will be actively recruiting members to join the DUMBO/Vinegar Hill CSA. My goal is to have 40 members for the 2008 season. Members will be expected to help distribute the vegetables and clean up after the distribution at least one time during the season.

If you would like to talk more about this please e-mail lswinston@gmail.com or call me 347.633.3547.

Thank you,
Leslie Winston

This is a step towards a more sustainable community. In a related but separate note, the Dumbo Improvement District is working hard to bring a green market to the neighborhood; Something like Community Markets that comes to the Grand Army Plaza in Park Slope. If you’re interested in helping Leslie with this program, please contact her at lswinston@gmail.com. This is an opportunity to help local farmers and a chance to meet your neighbors. (Leslie is not affiliated with the Dumbo Improvement District.)

Related: {Dumbo Turning Greener, 30Jan2008}

The following are selected links from this past week on blogs and websites with discussion about Dumbo (and its neighboring areas):

• DUMBO: Green nabe branches out, 02Feb08, Brooklyn Paper
• “Brooklyn Winter Hoedown” Returns to Superfine DUMBO Feb 8-10, 02Feb08, Brooklyn Paper
• Watchtower Mystery, 30Jan08, Curbed
• The Cool New York 2008 Dance Festival, 28Jan08, NY Times
• Jehovah’s Witnesses to sell The Hotel Bossert, 02Feb08, Brooklyn Paper
• Baxter & Liebchen’s Mid-century Furniture, 28Jan08, blinkdecor
• DUMBO Bookshop Tour, 28Jan08, A Bookseller’s Tale
• Green Products at Bridge Apothecary, 29Jan08, brooklyn green
• Brooklyn Bridge Park Construction Begins, 30Jan08, NY Sun
• Clocktower Solarium, 30Jan08, Brownstoner
• Dumbo’s Two Trees Plans Hell’s Kitchen Development, 27Jan08, Brooklyn
• Golden Gloves Recap at St. Ann’s, 31Jan08, Daily News
• Etsy Seller Visit to Etsy Labs (Thx for the use of your photo), 01Feb08, threeravens.net

Gargyle’s Groundhog Day Sale
“Final Markdowns of up to 70% off Fall/Winter 2007 clothing, shoes and accessories for Men and Women
Karen Walker, Common Projects, Rogues Gallery, Samantha Pleet, and more. (Cash only please)”

Gargyle DUMBO, Brooklyn Showroom
147 Front Street #212

11am-7pm Saturday 2/2
11am-5pm Sunday 2/3

gargyle.com

1) Water Street Restaurant and Lounge (66 Water Street)

“Bars on two levels handing out $3 Draft Beers, 2 for 1 Cheeseburger Special ($12 gets you two half-pounders with fries or salad) and 25 cent wings (sold in orders of 10).” waterstreetrestaurant.com

2) Rebar (147 Front Street)

Superbown at the Low Rider – Doors at 4pm with giveaways and a free buffet. rebarnyc.com

3) Superfine (126 Front Street)

Sunday Super Brunch Madness
Tickets: FREE!!
11:30am-12:45pm – Sufferin’ Succotash (2 Sets!)
2:00pm-3:45pm – Blue Harvest (2 Sets!)
4:00pm – Homegrown String Band
5:00pm – Free Grass Untion
6:00pm – Alicia Jo Rabins and the Halo Boys

Sponsored by Brooklyn Country Music.
Citysearch: Superfine