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318 W. 52nd St.
On the market: Fall.
Known as “the Sorting House,” it’s being built atop a post office, which will continue to operate on the first two floors. Many of the apartments will have outdoor space; prices start at $1.3 million.

538 Washington Ave., Clinton Hill
There are just ten units, each with outdoor space. A 533-square-foot studio is priced at $499,000; a 2,650-square-foot three-bedroom with a garden is $2.4 million.

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Slate, Adam America’s 51 Jay St. hits 50 percent sold mark

Renderings of 51 Jay Street (credit: ODA Architecture)

“51 Jay Street’s success reflects how much this neighborhood commanded a new, luxury development that is authentic to Dumbo,” said Martin Nussbaum, co-founder of Slate. “Our product has been beyond well-received among local buyers from the borough and from Lower Manhattan, as well as international buyers, and we’re on track to hit 60 percent sold in the next few weeks.” – See more at: http://therealdeal.com/blog/2015/06/11/slate-adam-americas-51-jay-st-hits-50-percent-sold-mark/#sthash.sZqQwedO.dpuf