Plans for ‘Brooklyn Strand’ Greenway Unveiled; Douglas Durst Opens Up About Brother Robert

• Douglas Durst recounts life with his brother Robert while growing up. Here’s a tidbit: “I was always amazed that he had friends, because from what I saw, I didn’t see how anyone would see him as someone they wanted to be friendly with. Obviously, he is someone able to assume various identities as it pleases him.” [NYT]
• WXY Studio has unveiled plans for the “Brooklyn Strand,” a brand new greenway that will stretch between Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO.[Brownstoner]
• The NYC luxury real estate market has seen the world’s greatest price surge. [The Real Deal]
• Buy a Sandy-ravaged property for as little as $28,000. [Brick Underground]

Images: Brooklyn Strand © WXY Studio (L); Douglas and Robert Durst (R)