Home Housing & Development THE DOUGLASS, NEW CONDO DEVELOPMENT IN HARLEM, IS NOW 61% SOLD

THE DOUGLASS, NEW CONDO DEVELOPMENT IN HARLEM, IS NOW 61% SOLD

New York, NY – May 6, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — BRP Companies and Halstead Property Development Marketing today announced that 61% of units are under contract at The Douglass, a new high-end condominium development located in South Harlem at 2110 Frederick Douglass Boulevard and the corner of 114th Street.

A nine-story newly constructed building near Central Park and Morningside Park, The Douglass offers 38 condominium residences.  The remaining units range in size from 762 to 1,322 square feet and in price from $499,000 – $839,000.  Sales officially launched at the end of November, and buyers have been taking advantage of the reasonable prices and excellent quality, as well as the 25-year 421-A tax abatement and availability of FHA financing upon approval.

The Douglass features a mix of one, two and three bedroom residences with views of the New York City skyline and Central and Morningside Parks.  Each residence features stained oak hardwood flooring, white granite countertops, washers and dryers, stainless steel appliances by Jenn-Air, bathrooms with Toto toilets and Kohler fixtures, and individual storage units.

“Not only are the homes at The Douglass extremely affordable, but they are also generously sized providing a great value,” said Stephen G. Kliegerman, executive director of Development Marketing at Halstead Property. “Buyers will enjoy some of the finest amenities in the neighborhood including the benefits of the spacious units, unique layouts, views and light.”

The building also features an attended lobby, keyless internal public access doors, and on-site parking available for purchase. All owners can enjoy use of the fitness room and the landscaped courtyard located on the second floor.

The Douglass is a pet-friendly building surrounded by gourmet food and wine shops and award-winning restaurants. It is located just steps away from the B and C trains and also near the 2 and 3 trains.

For a full list of available units and floor plans, please visit:
http://TheDouglassCondo.com or call The Douglass Condominium sales office at
212-521-5749.  For renderings, photos and other press inquiries, please contact
Allison Berger at Mediashop PR (allison (at) mediashoppr (dot) com; 212-867-8778 x223).

About BRP Companies:
Founded in 1995, BRP has been a trusted and proven developer and builder of new homes, condominiums, apartments and retail properties across the City of New York and Philadelphia. From the company’s modest beginning as a local Brooklyn developer, BRP has successfully evolved into a full-service real estate company offering a full complement of development, construction, and property management services.

To date, BRP has completed approximately 250 housing units and has over 500 units in the pipeline. With a dedicated and growing staff, BRP has worked tirelessly to enhance and continue its partnerships with government agencies and not-for-profit organizations to build quality affordable, mixed-income, and market-rate housing units throughout the City.  For more information, please go to www.brpcompanies.com.

About Halstead Property Development Marketing:
Halstead Property Development Marketing is the exclusive sales and marketing firm for numerous new developments in the tri-state area.  They consult with developers on every aspect of the development process, including: pre-development planning such as comprehensive market research, detailed unit mix and layout analysis and amenities planning, all of which enables their clients to maximize sales prices, increase absorption rates and provide an overall superior  product benefiting the  consumer and developer. In addition, the division directs and coordinates the selection of all on-site personnel, conducts extensive sales training and monitoring, designs exceptional sales environments, and creates integrated communications planning including marketing, advertising, public relations and branding.  For more information on the Halstead Property Development Marketing Division, please visit: http://www.HalsteadPDM.com/.

Contact:
Allison Berger, allison (at) mediashoppr (dot) com
Mediashop PR, 212-867-8778 x223