Strauss-Kahn Is Out Of Jail
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Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the head of the International Monetary Fund, has been released on bail today. Strauss-Kahn is accused of sexually assaulting a maid in the $3000 per night Manhattan hotel suite where he was residing. He was picked off a jet Saturday and had been held in jail at Rikers Island since then.
Mr Strauss-Kahn’s defense team proposed very compelling arguments for his release on bail. The judge has no choice but to agree to his bail release, to the dismay of the prosecution. The bail conditions, set by the judge, are complex and lengthy. We are knowing more and more details as times goes by.
For now, it is known that Strauss-Kahn has surrendered his French passport and any other document that may help him travel outside the country. He put down $1 million cash bail, and $5 million bond.
Furthermore, He has:
to wear a monitoring ankle bracelet,
to be confined to inside a house or an apartment 24 hour a day,
to be released to the custody of a security company to make sure he stays inside,
and to have guards outside his residence 24 hour a day as well.
Mr Strauss-Kahn was supposed to be released to stay with his daughter, a Columbia student, in her NYC apartment. However, word is out that neither her neighbors, nor the neighbors in the other two apartments his wife has just rented out, would accept him in their midst because of the all the publicity and media circus he would bring with him.
Mr Strauss-Kahn is due back in court in Manhattan June 6th, 2011.
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New Lofts in Fenway
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Symphony neighborhood is going to enjoy a new $15 million Loft development at 41 – 43 Westland Avenue. The site, next to Wholefoods Supermarket, houses a parking garage presently. The building’ s red brick, large-paned windows, exposed columns, and high ceilings make it ideal for loft conversion.
Catamount Westland LLC is the developer behind the project. Catamount intends to convert the building into 48 Loft style condos, with 32 parking spaces. Plans call for an additional 6500 square foot 7th floor to be added to house PHs with large outdoor spaces. Construction is slated to begin in 2012.
These Boston Lofts will vary in size from 700 to over 1400 square feet. Prices will range from high $300,000 to low $700,000. Garage parking will be offered as an option. No affordable housing units will be offered, as the developer opted to contribute $$$ to the city’s inclusionary development fund.
This is a great opportunity for people or investors looking to own a true loft located literally minutes away from the Back Bay and South End without these areas price tags. The location is very convenient and rents are always in demand here.
Get more information on Fenway Lofts or condos: http://Bostonluxuryresidential.com
Or contact:
C.H. Naamad
Boston Luxury Residential
Broker
617-407-9740
CH@blrboston.com
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Back Bay
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The Back Bay is Boston’s most affluent neighborhood. It is also Boston’s easiest area to navigate and walk through with its grid-like structure. The Cross streets are alphabetically ordered starting from Arlington Street along The Boston Common. It houses mansions, brownstones, and historic buildings along Beacon Street, Boylston Street, Commonwealth Avenue, and Marlborough Street. Chic and trendy boutiques, cafes, and restaurants as well as Art Galleries adorn Newbury Street.
It is hard to believe that the Back Bay was actually built on a landfill in the mid 19 century. The oldest structures were erected at 70 -75 Beacon Street. Most people do not know that Isabella Stuart (from Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum) is one of the earliest residents of the Back Bay. She resided at 150 – 152 Beacon Street, and that MIT and Harvard Medical School were actually housed on Boylston Street originally. In 1871, Hotel Vendome at 160 Commonwealth Avenue opened its doors. It was the first hotel in Boston to have electricity. Now, it is a condo building. In 1876, The Museum of Fine Arts was inaugurated in Copley Square. Finally, in 1895, The spectacular Boston Public Library opened to the public.
The Back Bay boasts some of the most beautiful and stately real estate in the city. Just walk along serene Marlborough, Com. Ave, or Beacon streets, and you will mesmerized by many architectural structures from brownstones, to buildings, to Churches.
Real Estate properties in the Back Bay have been known to hold their value better than many neighborhoods in the city or the country. Being 8 Blocks long and 4 blocks wide, and with most buildings designated as historical, development and expansion are very difficult and expensive. Therefore, property values and prices are stable. There are places in the Back Bay for everyone. You can buy a $300, 000 condo, or a multi-million dollar Mansion. The Ames Webster Mansion is on the market for a mere $23 million, should you be interested in a palatial 50 rooms classic mansion. The Mandarin Oriental Boston and The Four Seasons Boston are also part of the Back Bay. The Mandarin holds the record for the most expansive condo sales and rentals in the city.
Finally, the Back Bay hold an ominous record as well: $300,000 for a single outdoor parking space behind Commonwealth Avenue. It is the most money ever paid for a single parking space in the country. Guess what, even at that price, you still have to shovel snow in the winter.
The Back Bay population is diverse and highly educated. In the last 15 years, more and more younger affluent residents are opting to live here. The location, the charm and history, the walkability, the culture, the nightlife, and the many excellent restaurants make this beautiful enclave a highly desirable neighborhood.
Get more information about Back Bay real estate: http://bostonluxuryresidential.com
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Boston Luxury Residential
C.H. Naamad
Broker
617-407-9740
CH@blrboston.com
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Wright’s Usonian House for Sale
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Frank Loyd Wright’s famous Usonian house in the Bunker Hill neighborhood of Houston, Texas is up for sale, for an estimated $3.290,000. The house was constructed in 1954.
The house present Specs:
10,000 square feet of living space, (originally only 1200 Sqf)
6 bedrooms,
7.5 bathrooms,
2 separate kitchens,
Outdoor swimming pool,
Beautifully landscaped yard.
Being purchased for a mere $535,000 in 1991, the Usonian House price tag definitely reflects Houston real estate values and appreciation.
C.H. Naamad
617-407-9740
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The Modern Lofts in South End
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The Modern South End Loft Building is the newest loft building addition to the desirable South End area. The Modern consists of 2 buildings constructed in 2 phases.
Phase ONE: Building One at 255 Northampton Street was completed in 2007. It consists of 25 spacious Lofts ranging from 850 counter to 1335 counter and one or two bedrooms lofts over 7 floors.
These Lofts have concrete floors, stone counter tops, stainless steel appliances, decks, garage parking and share a common roof deck.
Phase TWO: The Modern 2, located at 265 Northampton Street, is slated to open this early summer, and sales are already underway.
There are 62 lofts in this building ranging from 1 bedroom to 2 bedroom lofts. Sizes vary from 700 to 1300 square feet. These Luxury Lofts feature espresso hardwood floors, high ceilings, private decks, Stone counter tops, stainless steel appliances, spa-like bathrooms with white marble, central air & heat. The building offers elevator access, garage parking, and a beautiful common roof deck.
For more information and pricing, please follow the link below:
http://bostonluxuryresidential.com/luxurybuildings/the-modern-south-end
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C.H. Naamad
Broker
Boston Luxury Residential
BostonLuxuryResidential.com
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Copley Sq Market Open
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The seasonal Farmers Market in Copley Square is slated to open today at 11AM. The market will be open to customers 2 days a week, Tuesdays and Fridays from 11AM till 6PM, and will remain open till fall.
The Copley Square Farmers market features local produce, organic meats and poultry, artisan cheeses, ice creams, and jams, and organic hand made breads.
Residents of the Back Bay and South End can enjoy quality foods and products harvested from regional farms.
The spring season sees other farmers markets opening up all over metro Boston area: Brookline, and Cambridge’s central and Davis Sqs.
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100 Beacon Luxury Condos
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The Luxury Residences at 100 Beacon have been brought back to an unparalleled modern level of luxury and grandeur in 2009. The building was originally designed by Architect Clifford Albright in 1925. Now, it is a masterpiece amid classic Brownstones in the heart of the Back Bay. Only the finest materials were used, combined with the highest attention to details and finest craftsmanship. The 16 new residences at 100 Beacon showcase new high standards in fine Back Bay living. The bright and spacious luxury condos boast oak hardwood floors, vibrant white quatrz Caesar stone counter tops, state of the art stainless steel appliances, sleek limestone bathrooms with steam showers and soaking tubs, direct elevator access for maximum privacy and efficiency, garage parking, 24 hour concierge, and balconies and fireplaces in some luxury condos. Most units enjoys 3-side exposures: South facing Beacon St, north with stunning Charles River views, and east with gorgeous views of the Boston Common and its skyline.
Luxury condo prices at 100 Beacon vary from $1,950,00 to over $6,000,000. There are only a few Luxury condos left in this historic Back Bay building.
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Boston Luxury Residential
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