Bohemia Realty Group is hosting the first of four 2015 Pet Adoption Fairs on Saturday, April 25, from noon to 4 p.m. in front of its offices at 2101 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
It will be the second event that the brokerage is hosting in partnership with The Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals and Bide-a-wee.
The festivities coincide with the Harlem Earth Day celebrations a block away in Morningside Park.
“Harlem and Upper Manhattan are inherently pet-friendly neighborhoods with plenty of beautiful parks and an abundance of large apartments,” said Sarah Saltzberg, co-founder of Bohemia Realty Group.
“These are ideal environments for dog and cat lovers. ”
Joining in the festivities this time will be on-site dog trainers and pet daycare service providers.
Additional pet adoption drives will be held on June 27, July 25 and August 29.
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REALTY television broker Luis D. Ortiz says being on Million Dollar Listings gives his listings great exposure.
But he gave guests an intimate sneak peek of his new $25 million Central Park South listing last week.
During a cozy cocktail party at 230 PAS, Ortiz said the 5,000 s/f white box unit at Southmoor House is being outfitted with a four bedrooms, a 36 ft. living room, library, dining room, study and wet bar.
“It’s the first apartment, I think in 30 years on Central Park South that has 75 feet of Central Park views,” Ortiz told Brokers Weekly.
The $25 million price tag is for the unfinished home. The bidding goes up after the renovations.
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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate is partnering with Rebuilding Together, a nonprofit that provides critical repairs, accessibility modifications and energy-efficient upgrades to those unable to maintain their homes, including elderly, disabled and low-income homeowners.
As part of the partnership, the firm’s 10,000 affiliated real estate professionals will help raise awareness of the organization and improve the communities in which they serve.
Sherry Chris, president and CEO, said, “Aligning with Rebuilding Together helps our franchisees demonstrate to the communities they serve that Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate is focused on helping to make their lives and communities better.”
Members of the BHG network can volunteer by sponsoring a build, hosting a fundraising event, donating on behalf of clients, or spreading awareness through marketing initiatives.
