The Friends of Steinway Mansion want to turn the Astoria house?which hasn't sold in two years on the market?into a neighborhood "cultural hub." To that end, the group is planning to become a non-profit so it can take donations in the hope of buying the property. At last check, the ask sat at $2.9 million, but maybe the non-profit can negotiate a discount. [NYDN; previously]
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