http://53boerum.com The unofficial site for the official 53 Boerum Place. Sun, 03 Feb 2008 02:21:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Next time you're on the 2 train, totally riveted by an article in The Times, and think nobody is paying attention -- think again. You just might be the subject of a new series of drawings by Brooklyn-based illustrator Ami Plasse. Ami, a resident of neighboring Brooklyn Heights, has been ... http://53boerum.com/2008/02/ami-underground/ When it seems like all that's going on in the music industry is Britney's custody battle and Amy Winehouse's drug habit, it's easy to forget about all the not-yet-discovered talents out there. Lucky for us at 53 Boerum, one of them lives right here in the building! Pamela Quinn is 1/4 ... http://53boerum.com/2008/01/resident-spotlight-pamela-quinn-the-sweet-divines/ Who needs Hollywood? The stars are out in full force in Brooklyn these days! Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher were recently spotted filming a movie all over DUMBO. Brad and Angelina have set up shop in NYC as he films "Burn After Reading" in our very own Brooklyn Heights -- ... http://53boerum.com/2007/09/lights-camera-brooklyn/ Looking for ways to beat the heat this August? Look no further than the Floating Pool, docked between Piers 4 and 5 near Furman Street at the future site of Brooklyn Bridge Park -- and only about a 10-12 minute walk from 53BP. The pool, open 7 days a week, ... http://53boerum.com/2007/08/stay-cool-at-the-floating-pool/ This isn't exactly breaking news, but when you hear about something that is too good to be true, you have to give it a little while to sink in. Trader Joe's, the eclectic and upscale grocery with down-to-earth prices isn't just moving into Brooklyn, it's moving in two blocks away ... http://53boerum.com/2007/08/trader-friggin-joes/ Nice little article about the ever changing offerings of Smith Street in The New York Times. - Thanks to neighbor Tina for the tip! http://53boerum.com/2007/07/nytimes-smith-street-confronts-the-corporate-takeover/ If you live in a metropolitan area (or you are thinking about living in one), it's time you met walkscore.com. Walk Score calculates the walkability of an address by locating nearby stores, restaurants, schools, parks, etc. and allows for a whole lot of friendly competition between friends and co-workers. Seems ... http://53boerum.com/2007/07/walk-score-95/ Neighbors Katie and Brad alerted me that the NY Times article I was interviewed for was indeed on newsstands today! The article, featured in the Real Estate section of the April 14 issue, is a love letter to our blossoming residential Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood and highlights all the reasons ... http://53boerum.com/2007/04/boulevard-east-in-the-ny-times/ OK, OK, I promise not every post will be about our new son. But with spring creeping up on us oh-so-quickly, I can't help but get excited about taking the little guy to one of the great parks in our neighborhood. One of my personal favorites has always been Cobble ... http://53boerum.com/2007/03/sunday-in-the-park-with-cooper/ Calling all tiny ladies of 53 Boerum... there's a handsome new man in town! We at 53boerum.com are pleased to introduce you to the newest resident, our son Cooper. Us proud parents can be seen strollin' with the little guy around the building. Stop by and say hello! http://53boerum.com/2007/03/resident-spotlight-cooper/