Transform Your Home with 200+ Plants: A Tour with the Plant Queen in Brooklyn

Step into the vibrant world of Christopher, the Plant Queen, as he takes us on a tour of his lush, plant-filled one-bedroom apartment in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. This video reveals how Christopher has masterfully incorporated over 200 plants into his living space, creating a green sanctuary that is both beautiful and therapeutic.

Key Points Summary

• A Green Sanctuary in Brooklyn: Christopher, the Plant Queen, welcomes us into his colorful and vibrant home filled with over 200 plants. His space is not just a home but a living, breathing garden that offers a sensory experience from the moment you step inside.

• The Journey to Green Living: Christopher began his journey to green up his space in 2020, starting as a personal passion that grew into an educational endeavor. His home now serves as a testament to his dedication and love for plants.

• Daily Plant Care Routine: Taking care of such a large plant family requires routine and dedication. Christopher integrates plant care into his daily life, pruning and tending to his plants while enjoying his morning coffee.

• Creating a Microclimate: Despite living in a city apartment, Christopher has created microclimates for his diverse plant collection. He emphasizes that with dedication, anyone can cultivate a thriving indoor garden regardless of their living situation.

• Personal and Emotional Connection: The tour also highlights Christopher's personal spaces, including a shrine dedicated to his late mother. This area, filled with plants, serves as a reminder of his family's support and love.

• Designing with Plants: With the help of his friend and interior designer Calvin Resnik, Christopher has crafted a space that reflects his personality—vibrant, playful, and lush. The collaboration has resulted in a home that is both aesthetically pleasing and deeply personal.

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1346 Pacific: A Crown Jewel in Brooklyn's Crown Heights

In the heart of Brooklyn's vibrant Crown Heights neighborhood, a new gem is making its mark. The InHouse Group has announced the sales launch of 1346 Pacific, a boutique condominium development that promises to redefine contemporary living in this historic locale. Designed by Robert Bianchini of ARC Architecture + Design Studio and developed by Prime Equity, 1346 Pacific is a harmonious fusion of comfort, style, and convenience.

Credit: The InHouse Group

The residences at 1346 Pacific are a testament to modern urban living. Open-concept layouts seamlessly connect living and dining areas with each home’s outdoor spaces, creating an indoor-outdoor living experience that is a rarity in the city. The development boasts an impressive collection of seven one- and two-bedroom residences, with prices starting at a competitive $580,000.

Credit: The InHouse Group

The pièce de résistance of 1346 Pacific is undoubtedly its two-bedroom penthouse residence. With its own private rooftop terrace, this 870-square-foot abode offers sweeping views of the historic Crown Heights neighborhood. But it's not just the penthouse that gets to enjoy the outdoors. Each of the five one-bedroom residences comes with its own private balcony, and a garden duplex unit boasts a massive private landscaped garden.

Credit: The InHouse Group

As Robert Earl, Co-Founder of The InHouse Group, puts it, "1346 Pacific offers buyers and investors a great opportunity to purchase a brand-new condo for the equivalent of what some may be paying for rent." With its prime location amidst Crown Heights' tree-lined streets, rich history, and cultural charm, 1346 Pacific is indeed a crown jewel in this captivating neighborhood. Whether you're an aspiring homeowner or an investor looking for the next big thing, 1346 Pacific is worth a closer look.

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Cohabs The Belgium Coliving Company's 1st US House Opens in Brooklyn Next Month

The Cohabs community in Brussels, which has 488 co-living bedrooms occupied, made it through the pandemic together and now the company plans to do the same in NYC. Their first building in the US will open in Crown Heights Brooklyn this November and they have two more are on the way in 2021 in Harlem, near Columbia and in East Williamsburg respectively.

The first building will be divided into two 7 bedroom houses, with two communal kitchens and two communal living rooms in addition to having a rooftop, gym, storage space, laundry and garden.

The growing global brand, which exemplifies the future of urban living, is coming to New York City with three beautiful and fully furnished houses opening in the next year. Rent begins at $1160 and leases range from three months, to six months, to one year. This first 6,000 square foot, 14-unit community driven space will play host to monthly events, intimate breakfasts and dinners for tenants with the goal of cultivating a strong and dynamic community between cohabitants, while safety is top of mind. Cohabs’ mission is to create a global community through an extraordinary shared living experience and in addition to a life changing mobile app. The demographic of Cohabs overseas is 21-35 year old, single expats and locals alike, who are willing to experiment with coliving and who share similar values, whether it’s growing their food organically, or composting waste.

Unsure about a co-living space in the time of COVID? Rest assure all staff members will be masked and daily temperature checks for employees will take place. Proper air filtration systems are currently in place. The move-in process has been adapted with reinforced sanitary and safety measures. Every Cohabs member will receive a washable face mask to use in communal spaces. And Cohabs goes the extra mile by providing a doctor's hotline for added support and peace of mind.

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Inside The Insta-Worthy Homes At 111 Montgomery

111 Montgomery, the millennial-friendly condo in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, where prices start at $499K, is about to unveil three model residences designed by @homesteadbrooklyn (created by Summer Rayne Oakes), @stevenonoja and @alyssa.lenore that speak to the way real New Yorkers live.

Summer Rayne Oakes shot by Katherine Marks

With 163 studio to three-bedroom homes starting at approximately $499,000, 111 Montgomery is an attractive offering in one of New York’s most storied and exciting neighborhoods. Each influencer has envisioned their idea of home at 111 Montgomery with carefully-selected furnishings and décor sourced from retailers including CB2, Parachute Home and Anthropologie Home, reflecting the accessible nature of the building and the clean and understated interiors by Brooklyn-based Mesarch Studios.

“111 Montgomery fills an immediate need for buyers and first-time homeowners who want a high-quality, well-priced home that comes with robust amenities and the added perk of a quiet location seconds from Prospect Park and Brooklyn Botanic Garden,” said Christine Blackburn, sales director with Compass. “Partnering with these influencers brings our model homes to life in a way that feels genuine and is truly representative of the way real New Yorkers will live here.”

The 12-story mid-rise building stands out from other nearby developments as the first newly built full-service luxury condominium in Crown Heights, with amenities like an attended lobby, on-site parking and extensive bike storage with nine storage units per floor and more in the cellar level, a private co-working lounge, fitness center, children’s playroom, landscaped garden, and a roof deck where residents will enjoy sweeping skyline and park views.

Steven Onoja shot by Katherine Marks

For his model residence, Steven Onoja of @stevenonoja, a Nigerian-born, New York-based visual storyteller and writer known for his bold style and impeccable taste, was influenced by the neutral tones and airiness of the 676-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom he curated. He describes the space as an ode to “warm minimalism” combining details like leather accessories and a cow hide rug with modern art pieces, including a geometric wood wall hanging and a textured aluminum sculpture. “If I could bottle up the light in this space, I would,” Onoja said. “My design for this home was inspired by my own lifestyle. No matter where I’ve traveled in the day, I can always count on coming back home to find comfort and inner peace.” Pricing for similar homes in the building starts at $666,000, including a private balcony.

Alyssa Lenore shot by Katherine Marks

Alyssa Lenore, the blogger and style guru behind @AlyssaLenore, has brought her signature elevated neutral aesthetic to a 950-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom home, one of the largest in the building. Celebrating the white oak floors, oversized windows and the open layout, Lenore’s design showcases soft colors and textures, with details like linen bedding and velvet pillows, that are elegant yet functional, perfect for the family she envisions living here. “I want people to notice the light and the flow, how easy it would be to come home and instantly feel relaxed,” she said. Pricing for similar homes in the building start at $1.04 million.

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Walk Through This Crown Heights Home Under A Million

This week we are taking a virtual look through 658 Park Place, Unit #8 is an expansive and beautifully restored condo in Crown Heights listed for $995,000. With city views and abundant character this is an exceedingly rare pre-war home on a gorgeous tree-lined block.

Image Credit: Warburg Realty//Jamie Fedorko 

Located in a boutique building with only nine homes, Apartment 8 is a nearly 1,100 square foot floor-through two-bedroom, two-bathroom home with excellent light from three exposures and Manhattan skyline views. Some of the standout features include a sprawling living room and dining room with character-filled whitewashed exposed brick walls and bay windows overlooking Park Place. The open plan windowed kitchen and living space flow down the hallway to two large, well-lit, and quiet and rear-facing bedrooms, including the master with its ensuite bathroom and walk-in-closet, and your own in-unit washer/dryer. 

Virtual Tour Credit: Asteroom

658 Park Place is a well-run condominium that offers video intercom, bike storage, stroller storage, private storage units, tax abatement, and an enviable location just off of Franklin Avenue, on which shopping and dining options abound. 

Listed for $995,000 by Jamie Fedorko of Warburg Realty, this home is a seamless blend of pre-war elegance and modern convenience in a prime Crown Heights location.

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