Black Rock Yacht Club Private club 80 Grovers Avenue 203-335-0587 www.blackrockyc.com Fayerweather Yacht Club Private club 51 Brewster Street 203-576-6796 www.fayerweatheryachtclub.com Captain’s Cove Marina Full service marina with slip space for 350 boats 1 Bostwick Avenue 203-335-1433 www.captainscoveseaport.com
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Black Rock is benefiting from commercial, state, federal, and charitable development money pouring into our small area. The area south of Fairfield Avenue and west of Ellsworth Street has always been the highest value area of Black Rock, but much development is taking place north of Fairfield Avenue and east of Ellsworth Street.
THE TRAIN STATION EFFECT
Studies have shown that a new train station can boost prices between 14-18% within a mile radius of the station.
THE WHOLE FOODS EFFECT
A 2007 study in Portland, Oregon found that property values typically go up by about 17.5% percent if you live near a Whole Foods store. The impact of all the developments together is actually called the “Whole Foods Effect” according to urban planners. The process of gentrification of an area starts with one anchor store, such as Whole Foods, which attracts other high end stores.
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The Bywaytr condominium complex on Bywatyr Lane is Black Rock’s only true townhouse style complex. Located near the Fayerweather Yacht Club, many of the units have water views of Black Rock Harbor, but the complex is not direct waterfront. Some units do not have any water views. The 23 unit complex was built in 1987. …
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Fine Architectural Design in the Heart of Black Rock What are the Black Rock Garden Cooperatives? The Black Rock Garden Cooperatives (BRGC) are co-op units located in the desirable water community of Black Rock. The BRGC complex is noted for its fine architectural design which incorporates tree-lined streets, courtyards, and resident maintained gardens. BRGC is…
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The Village at Black Rock condominium complex is the “newest” condo complex in Black Rock, built in 2006. The buildings are only three stories high, but each building has an elevator for residents’ convenience. There is central hot air gas heat in each unit and central air conditioning. The complex consists of 2 bedroom, 2…
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The Pleasant Bay condominium complex is a direct waterfront condominium community located on the Ash Creek tidal estuary. The gated complex was built in 1983. It consists of 52 units. Ground floor units are ranch style and upper units are townhouse style – both have balconies. The complex is pet friendly and within walking distance…
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