Thursday, Jan. 14
Urban Land Institute (ULI) Seminar
The New York District Council will host a panel discussion featuring real estate experts Sam Zell and Dr. Peter Linneman, who will discuss current trends on commercial and residential real estate as well as the future of the industry. Registration and breakfast, 7:30 am; Presentation and panel discussion, 8-9:30 am. Tickets, $50-$100, depending on membership status. Union League Club Park Avenue, 38 E. 37th St. For more information, visit www.NewYork.ULI.org.
Thursday, Jan. 14
Restorative Landscapes
Feeling a bit stressed about your outdoor space? This panel discussion addresses the healing power of landscape design and features experts in therapeutic gardens and restorative landscapes. Sponsored by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Dirtworks, Chelsea Wine Vault and Lucy’s Whey Cheese. 6:30-8:30 pm. $15, ASLA members; $20, non-members. The Arsenal, 64th Street and Fifth Avenue. Register by e-mailing rsvp@nyasla.org.
Through Friday, Jan. 15
Real Estate Connect 2010
This three-day conference offers digital marketing workshops and talks by top brokers, entrepreneurs and investors. Featured speakers include Craig Newmark of Craigslist, Pamela Liebman of the Corcoran Group, Dottie Herman of Prudential Douglas Elliman, Pete Flint of trulia.com, Lockhart Steele of curbed.com and Jacky Teplitzky of Prudential Douglas Elliman. $839, members; $939, non-members. Marriott Marquis Times Square, 1535 Broadway. For information, schedules and to register, visit www.inman.com.
Friday, Jan. 15
Residential Streetscape Preservation: Proposed NYC Zoning Amendment
The Department of City Planning is proposing a citywide zoning amendment to preserve and enhance the streetscape character of residential neighborhoods. The amendment addresses front-yard planting requirements, curb cuts and front yard parking, parking requirements for new dwelling units created in existing homes, and for older residential buildings developed before there were parking requirements. NYC Department of City Planning representatives will speak. 8:30-10 am. Free for American Institute of Architects members; $10, non-members. Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, 212-683-0023.
Through March 28
Brooklyn Flea
Winter is here, but that doesn’t mean that Brooklyn Flea is packing up its vintage goods for the season. Instead, it’s launched an indoor “pop-up market” for the next 12 weeks inside One Hanson, covering three floors of the former bank building. Saturday and Sunday, 11 am-5 pm. Skylight One Hanson, One Hanson Place (Ashland Place at Flatbush Avenue), Downtown Brooklyn.
Wednesday, Jan. 20
Mortgage Checkup
Is your mortgage predatory? Are you having trouble making your mortgage payments? Do you understand how to respond to a notice of foreclosure? To explore these and other issues, check out this seminar where you can learn about options for homeowners to keep their homes and how you may be able to make your mortgage payments more affordable. Sessions are scheduled every Wed. through April 21. 6-7 pm. Free. CAMBA, 884 Flatbush Ave., 2nd floor, Brooklyn. Registration is required; call 718-282-2500.
SALES
THE CONRAN SHOP
407 E. 59th St., 866-755-9079
Hours: Mon.–Fri., 11 am–7 pm; Sat., 10 am–7 pm; Sun., 11 am–6 pm
Sale: Through Jan. 31
Save up to 75 percent on select furniture, accessories, textiles and tabletop items. Cherish chair, now $157.50 (reg. $225); Mate sofa (shown below), now $3,496.50 (reg. $4,995). The sale is also online at www.conranusa.com.
FIND
59 Ninth St., Gowanus, Brooklyn, 718-369-2705
Hours: Mon-Sat., 10 am-6 pm; Sun., 11 am-5 pm
Sale: Through Jan. 31
Take 30 percent off all inventory, including antiques and replicas, during the furniture store’s January clearance sale.
ODEGARD
30-30 47 Ave., Long Island City, Queens, 718-784-1704
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30 am-6 pm; Sun., noon-5 pm
Sale: Through Jan. 31
Samples, overstock, discontinued and one-of-a-kind hand-knotted rugs, furniture and accessory items are on sale at the Odegard Warehouse.
