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The Evolution of Bushwick and Park Slope

April 28,2014 | By Hillel

Once upon a time, the Bushwick real estate was comprised of artists renting large lofts in run-down buildings as both living and work spaces. With just a couple of restaurants and bars, the streets were nearly empty at night. Today, Bushwick is an industrial neighborhood with art galleries, music venues,Brooklyn rentals

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The History of DUMBO Apartments

April 3,2014 | By Hillel

DUMBO is the acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass and includes two sections in Brooklyn. One section spans from the Manhattan Bridge to the Vinegar Hill area, and the other section is located between Brooklyn bridges and Manhattan. In the 1890s, the western portion was known as Fulton Landing. At that time, the area was mainly a manufacturing district consisting of factories and warehouses. With deindustrialization during the late 1970s, the area became gentrified and offered relatively large Brooklyn rentals and DUMBO lofts.Today, the neighborhood is a nice mix of yuppies, professionals and artists. The area is quiet yet features an upbeat vibe. On weekends, people from

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