It’s hard for many Glendale residents to imagine, but the site of what is today Redeemer Lutheran School was once one of the neighborhood’s most popular drinking establishments.
Hofmann House Hotel opened in 1902 at the corner of Cooper Avenue and Lafayette Street (present-day 69th Place). It was operated by Sebastian Hofmann and his wife, Lena, who were Brooklyn residents. They purchased the site, which was previously farmland, for the tidy sum of $2,195 and erected the hotel there over the course of a year. Continue Reading ›
“DESIGNER TOWNHOUSE”
Semi attached brick townhouse totally renovated with an eye for detail and lifestyle. Entrance hall with closet, sunny open floor layout Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen. Hardwood floors, high-end fixtures and shaker cabinets custom fit for plenty of storage. Continue Reading ›
“PICTURE PERFECT CONTEMPORARY COLONIAL” 
This contemporary Center Hall Colonial home resides in one of the most desirable locations in Forest Hills Gardens. Entering into a welcoming center hall, the gracious Living Room, with a bay window overlooking the garden, is bathed with natural light, and warmed by beautiful hardwood floors. To the rear of the home, the formal Dining Room opens through French Doors to a private rear garden oasis. Additionally, there is a large eat-in Kitchen with adjacent half Bath. The second floor boasts a Master Bedroom suite with private full Bath, two other good sized Bedrooms, & a hall Bath. A fully finished Basement with high ceilings, laundry room, half Bath and separate entrance complete the layout of the home. Located in beautiful Forest Hills Gardens, this home is just minutes from the world famous West Side Tennis Club, and convenient to shopping, both public and private schools, LIRR and express subway to Manhattan.
REFRESHINGLY LUMINOUS & STATELY BRICK COLONIAL Continue Reading ›
