(photo by Kate Briquelet)

Brooklyn Paper published a story this week on the B25 bus route that goes through Main Street in Dumbo. We’ve posted about this several times in the past, and according to the Brooklyn Paper article, residents are saying the route causes “traffic jams and road rage on their already cramped street — saying it’s only a matter of time before someone gets run over by the B25.”

For decades, the B25 bus has run from Downtown to DUMBO via Cadman Plaza West before heading east on Front Street to Main Street.

But that was before the neighborhood became a hotspot for families and art houses including Galapagos Art Space and powerHouse Arena.

Now during the morning rush, DUMBO residents complain that one or more buses get stuck between illegally parked delivery trucks and cars — creating a din of perpetual honking and screeching tires in a neighborhood that is already among the noisiest in the city.

Ethan Goldman and opponents of the bus route say it would be safer to have the bus loop at Prospect, Washington and York streets instead. The issue is amplified by parked cars and other cars double parked not being ticketed or towed.

Two Trees Management announced a new commercial tenant at One Main Street today. Aegir Boardworks, a surf and snowboard shop. Aegir Boardworks will be moving to a newly converted 1,000 square foot retail space that was formerly a barren loading dock. Located near the waterfront, Aegir’s official address is 99 Water Street.

Aegir joins One Girl Cookies (1,400 square foot space on the corner of One Main Street; now 33 Main Street) and a restaurant space being developed by the team behind Colonie at a 1,700 square foot home at 15 Main Street.

From Two Trees reps:

“The DUMBO community has been wonderful since our grand opening in January,” said David Crofton, Co-Owner of One Girl Cookies. “Two Trees has been an incredible partner in our growth here and we’re delighted with the reception that our business has received here on the Brooklyn waterfront.”

The group behind Colonie, who have been previously celebrated for their support of the Brooklyn food community, will be opening their newest restaurant in May at One Main Street. This new establishment will provide its DUMBO neighbors with a much-needed place to drink and dine. Also slated to open in May, Aegir Board Works is acompany tailor-made for the Brooklyn waterfront and is poised to become the premier surf/snow shop in New York City.

Both restaurant and surf and snowboard shop is scheduled to open in May, 2012.

(Photo from Brownstoner)

It’s expensive to live in Dumbo Brooklyn. It’s still one of the most expensive neighborhoods in NYC. Buying a loft apartment in the area is cost prohibitive for many, with median prices currently at $1,029,990 ($813 per square feet and median size of 1,236 sqft), according to Streeteasy. Even then, the top end of new developments in Dumbo are selling. We don’t have statistics on this, but we’re hearing from sellers and realtors that most of the prospective buyers are people who work on Wall Street or foreigners who have cash to burn. But with limited inventory in the top range, what are they to do if they have to live in Dumbo? They can rent in a premium loft condo until something comes up. Here are three rentals in the $10,000 and up per month:

• 1 Main Street, 14th Floor (Sotheby’s), $17,500 per month (for 2 year lease), $20,000 (for 1 year lease), 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3,200sqft
• 70 Washington Street, 10G (Sotheby’s), $11,500 per month, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths
• 30 Main Street, PHA (Elliman), $10,500 per month, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1,515sqft

For those with lots of cash to burn, there’s the Ultimate Bachelor Pad still available for $23.5MM.

Related:
{One Main PH Sale Sets New Brooklyn Record, 06May2008}
{High Priced Condos at One Main Under Contract ,26Mar2008}

The Dumbo Brooklyn location of One Girl Cookies officially opened today. They offering their classic collection cookies, chocolate collection, whoopie pies, and cakes and cupcakes. They will also serve a breakfast and lunch menu soon. Welcome to the neighborhood!

One Girl Cookies (onegirlcookies.com/dumbo)
33 Main St (at Water St) Dumbo, Brooklyn NY 11201
Mon–Fri 7am–6pm; Sat, Sun 9am–6pm

Previously:
{One Girl Cookies Construction Update, 26Jan2012}
{One Girl Cookies Opening in Dumbo, 02Sep2011}

[UPDATE: There was a private opening party last night, and a sign on the door says the store will open next week.]

The paper on the windows of the One Girl Cookies – Dumbo location was removed this morning (at the 1 Main Street building). Peeking inside, the space is looking great with high loft ceilings and open counters.

From the Time Out NY listing:
“Turning Dumbo’s Water Street into Sugar Row, this 32-seat bakeshop—a spin-off of the Cobble Hill original—joins pastry standouts Almondine and Jacques Torres on the block. Wife-and-husband team Dawn Casale and David Crofton turn out homestyle treats, like whoopie pies, cupcakes and sandwich cookies.”

One Girl Cookies (onegirlcookies.com/dumbo)
33 Main St (at Water St) Dumbo, Brooklyn NY 11201
Mon–Fri 7am–6pm; Sat, Sun 9am–6pm

Previously: {One Girl Cookies Opening in Dumbo, 02Sep2011}

According to a Curbed NY post, PropertyShark published their quarterly list of the most expensive neighborhoods (based on median closing price for each neighborhood). PropertyShark noted that Dumbo was one of the most expensive NYC neighborhoods in Q2 2011. In Q3 2011, Dumbo moved up one notch. Curbed writes, “Dumbo continued to rise in the ranks (up from #4 last quarter to #3), and Tribeca overtook Soho for the top spot.” Median sales price in Dumbo for Q3 was $1,460,000, which increased by 39% over Q2 (which was tops in NYC) and percentage change over the year was 99%. PropertyShark’s listings of the most expensive sales in Dumbo last quarter were:

• 30 Main Street, #11G sold for $2.8MM on 7/11/2011. 2,474 sqft ($1,131/sqft), 3bed, 2.5bath, $2,035/mo cc, (PropertyShark listing)
• 31 Washington Street, #15 (aka #6B) sold for $2.8MM on 8/23/2011. 3,194 sqft ($970/sqft), Open floor plan, 2.5bath, $843/mo cc, (Featured on Brownstoner)

A commenter on Curbed notes: “So the neighborhood with the highest rate of appreciation is DUMBO. The neighborhood with the 2nd highest appreciation over the year was Boreum Hill. IN BROOKLYN. So Brooklyn snags the top 2 slots for housing appreciation in all of NYC. Surprised West Village didn’t make the top 10 though.” Is Dumbo WAY too bubbly for its own good?

Related:
{Dumbo Is One of the Most Expensive NYC Neighborhoods (Q2 2011)}

The above is a tour of the 2011 Esquire Apartment by Margot Robbie, star of ABC’s Pan Am. This year’s Ultimate Bachelor Pad at 1 Main Street in Dumbo is on the market for $23.5 Million.

{Margot Robbie Would Like to Move in to the Esquire Apartment, Esquire}
{Inside Esquire’s Very Bonkers Ultimate Bachelor Pad, Curbed}

According to the signs that went up in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Main Street location, the lawn is closed for rejuvenation through the winter. It will reopen in the spring 2012 as a dog free park (as with all grass areas of the park, consistent with other sections of Brooklyn Bridge Park). The sign does say that dogs are welcome at the Main Street dog run (photo below) and on pathways and promenades. We received a few emails from unhappy dog owners about this. What do you think?

45 Main Street is closed today due to a fire last night, causing lost power, according to the Two Trees Management Twitter message above. There are reports of a water main break due to hydrant usage causing flooding as well. Tenants of the building are asked to call 718-625-5505 for more information.

[UPDATE: Two Trees phones are not working, so tenants are asked to access your Workspeed account for updated info.]

[UPDATE2: Starbucks on Front and Main Street is also closed.]

[UPDATE3: Starbucks has been reopened. Power has been restored and 45 Main Street will reopen at 8am on Thu, Oct 13.]

The now famous $23.5million penthouse apartment at 1 Main Street has been chosen as Esquire magazine’s Ultimate Bachelor Pad. The 7,000 square foot three story penthouse plus 400 sq. ft. private interior and exterior roof deck will be featured at exclusive celebrity and charity events throughout the fall season. This year’s opening gala, which benefits the Fresh Air Fund, is set to take place on Thursday, October 13th.

Related:
{Esquire to Fill Brooklyn’s Priciest Pad With Sexy Ghost, 26Sep2011, Curbed}
{Dumbo Clock Tower penthouse to become Esquire magazine bachelor pad, 26Sep2011, The Real Deal}
{1 Main Street Penthouse Back on the Market for $23.5M, 15Apr2011}
{New Co-Exclusive Listing for 1 Main Street PH, 01Feb2010}

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