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Central Harlem Building Going Down

Posted on July 4, 2011 | Leave a comment
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By HarlemGal

I was walking along 110th Street and noticed the building on 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue was halfway knocked down. It appears this corner, which has been untouched forever with scaffolding, is going down, kuhputz, adios, etc. I wonder what’s going to happen with this space?  Maybe a new apartment building or retail space? Either way its prime Harlem real estate since its one block from Central Park North and right across the street from Morningside Heights Park.  If anyone knows, tell HarlemCondolife.com!

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Exxon Out, BP in at Central Park North/FDB Gas Station

Posted on July 4, 2011 | 2 comments

Nov 10, 2008 @ 14:04
img_0150What has typically been an Exxon gas station for many years, has apparently changed ownership to BP.  This was very evident recently with a worker changing the sign during a sunny day in Harlem at 111th and Frederick Douglass.

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Reflections of an Upcoming Sandwich Place

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Oct 28, 2008 @ 1:56

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By HarlemGal

Word on the Harlem street, between 112th and 113th on FDB, is that this is going to be a sandwich place. Yummy.  With the hanging of purple drapes, I assumed wine bar.  Maybe its sandwiches and wine? Tell us if you know.  Either way HarlemCondoLife looks forward to another new biz, whose product is potentially food, to the neighborhood!

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Morningside Park Farmers Market

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Oct 23, 2008

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By HarlemGal

The New York City Coalition Against Hunger recently tipped off HarlemCondoLife about a farmers market serving the community of Harlem. We decided to check it out ourselves. What we discovered…their slogan “the farm comes to you” rings true.  You can see for yourself by heading to 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue. They’re right on the Northwest corner! According to Cara, the manager, the market has been open for more than two years and will be open this year until November 22, 2008.

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That’s it…West Harlem will never be the same

Posted on July 4, 2011 | Leave a comment

Oct 19, 2008 @ 0:19
You know when The New York Times features a story on the front page of the Fashion & Style section, its like letting the “cat out of the bag”  or “spilling the beans ” so to speak…but in a good way.  In this week’s edition, there is a story called “Vital Signs Under the Viaduct” and it highlights all the new businesses that are in the area.

Harlemgal has frequented the area. I’ve chowed down on ribs at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, battled for my groceries at Fairway and sipped on some smooth vino at the Hudson River Cafe – all have been fun and delightful experiences.  Now, on my to-do-list, Talay, which was also recently featured in NY Mag!

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ModSquad Bike Shop Sign is Up in Harlem

Posted on July 4, 2011 | 1 comment

Oct 15, 2008 @ 3:03

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As reported on HCL, a new (or relocated) bike shop has arrived on FDB between 114th and 115th St. Their sign is up and it looks sharp!  I am sure their web site will soon follow, click here!

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Lights, Camera, Action – Filming in Harlem

Posted on July 4, 2011 | Leave a comment

Oct 12, 2008 @ 22:42

Orange parking cones lined up along the curb are a dead giveaway that something entertainment wise is happening in “the hood.” On Sunday, October 12 walking through Morningside Heights park there were permits and official letters from Sesame Workshop and the New York City Mayor’s Office for Film, Theater&Broadcasting saying film crews will be out in full force Monday, October 13 on Manhattan Avenue from 108th – 113th filming The Electric Company. This is exciting stuff! Even though I am an adult blogger, I may get up early to go see Big Bird or maybe get Miss Piggy’s autograph!  Are those characters still around?  Someone tell Harlemcondolife the latest on Sesame Workshop characters?

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Hip, Unique Shopping@Harlem’s Bebenoir

Posted on July 4, 2011 | Leave a comment

Oct 4, 2008 @ 18:28
Recently, I was walking to the Rite Aid on Frederick Douglass & 117th….and all of a sudden a lovely window display caught my eye.  What got me to stop was a display that had mannequins featuring very cool clothing for both men and women.  It was so attractive I walked in and all of a sudden I was greeted by the nicest sales person.  He quickly said ” you have not been in here before…yes?  Let me show you around”  I confessed and said this was my first visit, but that I lived in Harlem.  I then quickly asked what is the name of this place. Bebenoir the sales person responded.

After this pleasant encounter, I gravitated to the men’s t-shirts that have these masks or faces in different colors printed on solid tees.  At the bottom of the t-shirt there are Ethiopian characters.  It’s just the coolest looking tee.  What else could I do after a helpful rep assisted me and attractive tees in front of me…..make the green one mine.  If you like tees that have African character offered in Harlem – Bebenoir is the place!

Bebenoir tee in Green

Bebenoir tee in Green

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Dunkin in Harlem Donuts Opens

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Sep 10, 2008 @ 22:38
Check out the new Dunkin Donuts on FDB btw 113th and 114th.  Looks like they are having a Grand Opening.

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Its a bird, its a plane…no…..its a crane

Posted on July 4, 2011 | Leave a comment

No matter what the pundits say about the real estate market, its up, its down, etc., one thing that continues is the ever presence of cranes being used to build new buildings in Harlem.  Its exciting to see.

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