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The Friday Brief: May 23rd

by | May 27, 2016

Happy Friday! Here’s the scoop on the New York real estate world this week!

The Week: May 23 – May 27

In this exciting week in the real estate world, we found great places to BBQ for Memorial Day Weekend, an awesome Tetris Bookshelf, and furniture that emulates your favorite computer glitches!

TripleMint’s Pick: 40 NYC Parks Where You Can BBQ Memorial Day Weekend

Hot summer days and BBQ go hand in hand. There’s nothing better than enjoying the wonderful sun with your friends and family while also eating fresh off the grill burgers and hot dogs. Well, unfortunately, unless you have your own backyard, which most New Yorkers don’t, then the only place to get your fix is at a restaurant! Well not anymore; here’s a list compiling 40 BBQ-friendly parks during Memorial Day Weekend!

These 5 iconic NYC buildings couldn’t be built today

New York has changed drastically over the century. Over a thousand buildings have been built since 1900. However, what is very interesting is that building codes have become stricter since the 1900s. Which means that nearly half of the buildings you see today could actually not be replaced or built due to these stricter rules. Find out which of your favorite buildings are actually in violation of today’s building code!

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Tetris Bookshelf Is Awesome, Might Also Drive You Insane

Do you like playing Tetris? Do you enjoy looking at shelves? Well, we have the perfect combination for you! In this wonderful mixture of interior designing and electrical work, a Tetris bookcase can provide you hours of entertainment while staring at your bookcase!

Why trying to time the market is a waste of time (and can actually backfire)

Wait, wait, and wait even longer. Many people abide by this rule when it comes to investments. Buy low, wait for the opportune time, then sell high. But many people ask how long to wait; in many cases, it has been found that people tend to wait way too long in hopes of huge profit. Waiting for the opportune time to sell is a myth; find out why!

Designer Incorporates Computer Glitches Into Furniture

If you have ever done anything on a computer, you’ll know that computer glitches will inevitably happen. However, for one furniture designer, instead of scrapping it and starting over, he decided to make his computer glitches come to life. Check out these hilarious “abstract” furniture designs that’ll confuse you and might possibly make you want to buy them.

New York City Rent Comparison: What $2,500 Gets You in Manhattan

It is always interesting to see how much a certain dollar amount can get you throughout New York. While $2,500 may get you a quiet luxurious room with a doorman and rooftop access, it could also get you a spot in the hottest locations in New York, guaranteeing fun and excitement anytime. However, what exactly does $2,500 look like in different neighborhoods within Manhattan? This article shows you the differences you can afford if you’re dishing out $2,500!

Photographer Captures the ‘New’ New York in Striking Photo Series

It’s amazing to see a new perspective of New York. Many of us live here, yet we don’t recognize the minute details that make New York unique. While New York rental prices may be expensive, many of them are expensive for good reason. These pictures provide a new point of view of the luxurious nature of New York apartments. Hint: one of our favorites has to be the 11th picture!

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