Backstory: Montauk’s Leisurama History

A view of the Leisurama Exhibition at the Carl Fisher House in Montauk
Dan’s Papers

There was a time that you could buy a brand new house in Montauk for just $12,990. The year was 1963. About 200 people paid to get one. And all got built, side by side as a housing development at Culloden Shores. Many still stand, though most have had additions put onto them. You…

East Hampton Hero Tom Bock Now Builds Legacy with Son

Tom Bock and Thomas Bock Jr.
Dan’s Papers

Tom Bock, a lifelong East Hampton hero, is embarking on a new chapter in his storied legacy — rebranding his long-running property management business to form a new partnership with his son, Thomas. The business, called Thomas Bock & Son Estate Management and Landscaping, was created to provide a peace of mind to many…

The Basics of Window Replacement Projects

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Windows in a home are easily taken for granted. Even though residents look through their windows every day, it’s only when issues arise that people tend to give the windows much thought. Even if windows may not be foremost on the minds of homeowners, they are a notable component of every home. New windows also…
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East Hampton Town OKs $20M Georgica Cove CPF Deal

John v.H. Halsey
Dan’s Papers

East Hampton Town is moving forward with a controversial $20 million preservation deal to protect undeveloped coastal grassland on Georgica Cove. The proposed conservation easement for 41 and 47 Cove Hollow Farm Road would be drawn from the Community Preservation Fund (CPF) — a steep sum, but a major discount from the land’s $46…

Modern Home on Bay Point Hits the Market for $7.995M

Sag Harbor Cove, Bay Point

A lavish new modern home on the Sag Harbor Cove in Bay Point is for on the market for $7.995 million. The house at 61 Harbor Drive consists of five bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms, paired with stunning sights of the pristine water. The 4,500-square-foot residence, listed with Jane Babcook of Brown Harris Stevens, is a…
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