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Houlihan/Lawrence Inc.


A 142-year old converted barn, redesigned in 1980 by nationally-known architect Keith Kroeger, is being offered for sale by the Chappaqua office of Houlihan/Lawrence Inc. for $879,000.

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a. Remaining in a pure state; uncorrupted by civilization.

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, brick red structure is situated on 1.5 acres at the end of a gravel drive, lined by towering pine trees. With more than 3,400 square feet of space, the home offers the charm of original beams and rustic wood, along with oversized o·ver·size  
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1. A size that is larger than usual.

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adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized
Larger in size than usual or necessary.
 windows that bathe the loft-like living space in sunlight. A pergola-covered terrace off the dining area overlooks the property, which is accented by specimen trees, privacy hedges and rose gardens. Located just off a quiet county road, this unique home was once a working barn that was part of a larger estate. During the 1800's, large farms dominated this section of Westchester County, and today it continues to be one of the most sought-after areas in Chappaqua. Located just minutes from the village center and Metro-North Commuter Railroad, the property is also situated within the highly-desirable Chappaqua school district.

A total of 52 units housed in three Jersey City apartment buildings were sold in a series of separate transactions - all arranged by the Hackensack office of Gerber/Somma Associates. The multiple sales were reported by Harold Gerber and Frank Somma, senior executives of the G/S G/S Gray-Scale
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 firm, who commented that the three residential rental projects generated a combined yearly income of $250,000, with an aggregate market value in excess of $1 million.

Negotiating strategy was handled by area representative Steve Gerber, who noted that the multi-family properties were owned for the past 10 years by Hudson Realty realty n. a short form of "real estate." (See: real estate)


REALTY. An abstract of real, as distinguished from personalty. Realty relates to lands and tenements, rents or other hereditaments. Vide Real Property.
 Management, Inc., headquartered in Cliffside Park Cliffside Park, borough (1990 pop. 20,393), Bergen co., NE N.J., on the palisades above the Hudson River, opposite New York City; inc. 1895. A residential suburb, it has some light industry. . Legal details for the seller were provided by Athan Mergus, Esq.

The initial sale involved a 16-unit mid-rise apartment building situated in the Heights section of Jersey City at 573 Central Avenue. Positioned within close proximity to the corridor leading to the Holland Tunnel The Holland Tunnel is a highway tunnel under the Hudson River connecting the island of Manhattan in New York City with Jersey City, New Jersey at Interstate 78 on the mainland. , the apartment project was acquired by Quality Urban Housing Partners, which was counseled by Bayonne attorney Alan Zark, Esq.

The next transaction included a 27-family apartment complex at 637 Bergen Avenue, which was sold to a New York New York, state, United States
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of
 realty group marking its second foray into Verb 1. foray into - enter someone else's territory and take spoils; "The pirates raided the coastal villages regularly"
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encroach upon, intrude on, obtrude upon, invade - to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate; "This new colleague invades my
 the Jersey City investment marketplace.

Rounding out the 3-building package was the sale of 78 Romaine Avenue, sited a short distance from the Journal Square business district.
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Publication:Real Estate Weekly
Date:Mar 8, 2000
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