May 14, 2025
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Now, let’s get into your weekly dose of real estate, culture, and wisdom—all in three minutes or less.
Real Estate Remix
Brooklyn’s Alloy Block: Pioneering Sustainable Urban Living
Downtown Brooklyn is witnessing a transformative development with the completion of 505 State Street, part of the ambitious Alloy Block project. This 44-story tower is New York City’s first fully electric skyscraper, embodying a commitment to sustainable urban living. The building features 441 apartments, including 45 affordable units, and boasts amenities such as a rooftop pool, coworking spaces, and a yoga studio. Its design emphasizes energy efficiency, utilizing electric appliances and systems throughout. Looking ahead, the Alloy Block is set to redefine the skyline further with the planned One Third Avenue tower. Projected to be the world’s tallest Passive House building, this 63-story structure will incorporate 583 apartments and six floors of office space, all adhering to rigorous energy efficiency standards. This development reflects a broader trend in New York City’s architecture, where sustainability and innovation are becoming integral to urban design. So, would you live in an all-electric building, or would cooking without gas be a non-starter?
NYC Insider: What’s Happening This Week
This Saturday, May 17, the Family Style Food Festival lands at Industry City, curated by TikTok’s beloved food critic Keith Lee. Known for spotlighting under-the-radar eateries, Lee brings his viral energy to Brooklyn with a lineup that blends cult classics and rising stars. Expect bites from Lucali, Katz’s Deli, Bonnie’s, Fish Cheeks, and the buzzworthy Schmackwich pop-up. The festival isn’t just about food—it’s a cultural mashup of streetwear, community, and culinary creativity. Highlights include a scallion pancake burrito collab from Nom Wah Tea Parlor and cocktails by Double Chicken Please. Tickets are still available, but moving fast. This is one of those rare moments where the algorithm meets the avenue—should we do this together?
Weekly Gem 💎
Move Like It’s Already Yours
The shift doesn’t start when the thing shows up. It starts when you start moving like it’s already on the way.
Success, peace, partnership, overflow—whatever you’re calling in, it doesn’t respond to wishing. It responds to alignment. The energy you carry, the way you walk in a room, the decisions you make when you trust it’s already done.
If you’re still waiting for proof before you show up fully, you’re out of rhythm. You’re building from doubt, not from belief.
This week, move different. Dress for the meeting before it’s on the calendar. Speak like the contract’s already signed. Make room in your life like the opportunity already knows where to land.
That’s not faking it. That’s preparing in faith. Move like it’s already yours. Because the moment you do, it starts moving toward you too.
The Best Homes on the Market This Week
Here are three of my favorite listings this week, each selected for standout design, unique characteristics, or the kind of craftsmanship that sets a home apart. Because at Team Carte Blanche, we prioritize quality, soul, and spaces that truly speak.
$2,950,000 2 Beds / 2 Baths Greenwich Village Offering over 2,000 SF of soulful living inside a converted 1860s church, original stained glass, a skylit gallery, and a chef’s kitchen make it a rare blend of history and modern comfort. Bonus: Jude Law once called this building home. Listed by Krista Nickols |
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$15,000,000 8 Beds / 9 Baths West Village A rare chance to combine two historic townhouses into a 39-foot-wide, 6,200 SF megamansion. Features include 10 fireplaces(!), exposed brick, a wine cellar, and rooftop gardens—all on a cobblestone street in a landmarked district. Listed by Senad Ahmetovic |
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$35,000,000 6 Beds / 8 Baths Flatiron This triplex penthouse boasts over 6,650 SF, a 20-foot rooftop pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, and designer interiors. A rare find for those seeking luxury and privacy in the heart of the city. Listed by Leonard Steinberg |
Before you go…
🎤 Coco Jones brings her “Why Not More?” tour to Brooklyn Paramount tonight! Check her out if you can swing it!
🎨 An exhibition called “Pieces of Candy” honoring Warhol muse Candy Darling is on view at New York Life Gallery.
🍽️ Experience a unique twist on seafood at “Quick Eternity,” a new Seaport restaurant serving Thai chile clam chowder and corndog-battered lobster tails. Not so sure I’m down to try this…you? 😬
🛍️ Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk is a 1.5-mile self-guided tour showcasing local artists and merchants, running through May 18. Support Brooklyn!
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