A peek inside Corbin as subway construction proceeds

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Downtown Express photos by Tequila Minsky
Workers in the basement of the Corbin Building, above, pour concrete to stabilize the foundation. Below, the restored Corbin Building as it will look in 2014, when the glass-topped Fulton Transit Center opens next-door. …..

For Sale: 1 Bed – Financial District ($1,245,000)

LISTING ID #1973

Asking: $1,245,000
Type: Condo
Real Estate Tax: $68
Common Charges: $1,008

Beds: 1 | Bath: 1 | 625 Sq Ft

Location: The W Downtown, Financial District

Description: The W New York Downtown Hotel & Residences is the first globally branded luxury hotel …..

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LISTING ID #1927

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Beds: 2 | Bath: 2 | 1,000 Sq Ft

Location: 44th St & 2nd Ave (Murray Hill)

Description: With a gut renovated kitchen, this true two bedroom palace offers more than …..

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For Rent: One Bed – Financial District ($2,995)

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Location: Fort Greene, Brooklyn

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For Rent: One Bed – Financial District ($2,995)

For Rent: One Bed – Financial District ($2,995)

LISTING ID #2288

Rent: $2,995 | NO FEE
Beds: 1 | Bath: 1 | 775 Sq Ft

Location: Fort Greene, Brooklyn

Description: This building was recently converted with spacious apartments on the forefront of it’s architecture. Sprawling layouts with …..

For Rent: 1 Bedroom – Midtown West ($2,950)

For Rent: 1 Bedroom – Midtown West ($2,950)

LISTING ID #1791

Rent: $2,950 | NO FEE
Beds: 1 | Bath: 1 | 675 Sq Ft

Location: 42nd & 11th Ave (Midtown West)

Description: Get luxury for less. This quiet one bedroom side within one of Manhattan’s most …..

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For Rent: 2 Bed / 2 Bath – Midtown West ($3,275)

LISTING ID #1777

Rent: $3,275 | NO FEE
Beds: 2 | Bath: 2 | 975 Sq Ft

Location: 10th Ave & West 37th (Midtown West)

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For Rent: Midtown West – 1 Bed ($2,895)

LISTING ID #1760

Rent: $2,895 | NO FEE
Beds: 1 | Bath: 1 | 675 Sq Ft

Location: West 56th St & 9th Ave (Midtown West)

Description: Step out of the subway and in to your living room. This is …..

For Rent: East Village – 2 Bed ($3,200)

For Rent: East Village – 2 Bed ($3,200)

LISTING ID #1543

Rent: $3,200 | NO FEE
Beds: 2 | Bath: 1 | 775 Sq Ft

Location: 7th St & Ave B (East Village)

Description: You go to restaurants, pubs, and shops in the area – why not …..

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For Rent: Financial District – 2 Bed ($5,900)

For Rent: Financial District – 2 Bed ($5,900)

LISTING ID #1686

Rent: $5,900 | NO FEE
Beds: 2 | Bath: 2 | 1,400 Sq Ft |

Location: Financial District

Description: Be graced by the pressence of FiDi’s newest ultra luxury construction. This spacious 2 bed / 2 …..

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For Rent: Flatiron – 2 Bed / 2 Bath ($5,295)

LISTING ID #1220

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Location: Sixth Ave & 18th St (Flatiron District)

Description: This mid-rise has always been dear to my heart. Besides being planted …..

For Rent: Upper East Side – 3 Bed / 2 Bath ($5,095)

For Rent: Upper East Side – 3 Bed / 2 Bath ($5,095)

LISTING ID #1049

Rent: $4,700 | NO FEE
Beds: 4 | Bath: 2 | 1,200 Sq Ft |

Location: 65th Street & 1st Avenue (Upper East Side)

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