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Central Park Summerstage Festival 2013, Starting Aug 3rd

Posted on August 2, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

SummerStage in Central Park is an annual concert series that attracts droves of music lovers from all over the world.  Founded in 1986, the festival features performers that span a wide range of performance genres, from World and American music, … Continue reading →

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New York Shakespeare Festival (Until Aug 18th)

Posted on August 1, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Produced by the Public Theater, the New York Shakespeare Festival (or Shakespeare in the Park) is a yearly event held at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Attendance is free and you can get tickets on the day of the … Continue reading →

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NYC Leads Cities With Building Booms in 2013

Posted on July 31, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Recently a construction research firm sorted through building data for the country’s Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) to find the 10 places where the most money has been spent so far this year on new construction (from January through May 2013). … Continue reading →

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Seller’s Market Sees More Pocket Listings in NYC

Posted on July 28, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

There is a growing number of New Yorkers that are venturing into Pocket Listing when it comes to selling their homes. Also known as “executive listing”, “quiet listing”, or “off-market listing”, this real estate term restricts access to a house’s … Continue reading →

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Colorful History of Central Park, NYC

Posted on July 25, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Central Park in NYC is in the middle of Manhattan, and has been open since 1857. Central Park is the urban park that receives more visitors than any other park in the U.S. Originally, the park was build on 778 … Continue reading →

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160 East 22nd Luxury Condos in Gramercy Park

Posted on July 23, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Gramercy Park has long been one of Manhattan’s most luxurious and prestigious neighborhoods.  The focal point of the area is the lush gated park, and old brownstones and mansions lend these streets beauty and sophistication.  The luxury condos at 160 … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Small Space Look Larger

Posted on July 22, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

If you want your home to look larger than it actually is, it’s important to show off every square foot of your listing so that buyers can visualize enough room for all of their belongings. Staging pro experts state that … Continue reading →

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Koreatown: A Unique Part of Manhattan

Posted on July 15, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Koreatown, Manhattan Koreatown is a neighborhood of New York City’s Manhattan borough. The ethnic Korean hub is located by 31st and 33rd Streets, the Avenue of the Americas and Fifth Avenue. The area is primarily a Korean business district. However, … Continue reading →

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Rental Guide to Manhattan Rentals and Leasing

Posted on July 7, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

If you are thinking about renting in New York City, there are a few things you should think about and prepare in order to secure an apartment.  Here’s a look at what you’ll need – and need to know – … Continue reading →

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Using Comps To Price Your Manhattan Apartment

Posted on July 2, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

When you decide to put your Manhattan apartment on the market, it may be confusing trying to determine what the listing price should be.  Home prices have fluctuated so much over the past few years due to the housing market … Continue reading →

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