House of the Day: Straight Up on Sackett

Sackett between Smith & Court is not a particularly attractive block. There are a few houses covered in vinyl siding which do not look very well kept, and there are three townhouses constructed a la Bay Ridge style. The interior is nice though, and I agree that the garden is outstanding, but I think the price is too high for that block of Sackett.

Posted by: Anonymous at February 7, 2006 12:16 PM

Where did you see photos of the rentals? I only saw the parlor photos and the one garden shot.

Posted by: Anonymous at February 7, 2006 12:19 PM

The garden is lovely, but I see some serious drawbacks with the size and layout of this house. The owner's duplex is essentially a glorified one bedroom. The bath on the garden floor can only be accessed thru the "chamber" which is a center windowless room. No access to the backyard from the garden floor and if there were, it would be from the bathroom or utility room. House appears to be only 20x35 w/a 10' ext. on the garden & parlor floors, so rentals are small and open living/kitchen layouts have kitchens at windows and living areas in the center. Priced at about $710/sq.ft. which to me seems high.

Posted by: Anonymous at February 7, 2006 12:21 PM

Of course I've been to Bay Ridge. I'm talking about brick houses that were built between 30-40 years ago set back from the sidewalk property line, with white iron railings, white windows, garages/driveways, and high stoops. There is nothing wrong with those houses, I have friends who own them, but they do look somewhat out of place next to 100 yr old brownstones. No need to get offended, it's a category.

Posted by: Anonymous at February 7, 2006 1:17 PM

What make you think they are rental photos? Looking at floorplan - they are part of the duplex - IN the rentals the 'living rooms' are in middle of apts.
Compare this to 202 Cleremont - and I think this reno pales in comparison.
And downstairs layout is weird. And altho prime location not prime block.
On this side of Court. sounds pretty pricey for house unless it were a very special house.

Posted by: Anonymous at February 7, 2006 1:47 PM

Ah, now I understand the comment regarding the rentals. My experience from looking for a house was that the owner's duplex and the rental(s) are often in very different shape. Sad fact is that often the rentals had more charm than the owner’s apartments as not ruined by tasteless home depot style upgrades.

Posted by: Anonymous at February 7, 2006 1:53 PM

I adore exposed brick. As I did in the '70s. Some things are timeless.

Posted by: Anonymous at February 7, 2006 4:57 PM

I just have to say that some exposed brick is better than others. When it is exposed and the brick is well-laid but has roughness and looks aged, it gives a great texture to certain rooms, like a kitchen. This one looks like cardboard to me, I think because it was built to be shown, never covered with plaster. I guess it looks too neat and therefore kinda 70's rec room.

Posted by: Anonymous at February 7, 2006 7:22 PM

There's not much that looks interesting here except for a very nice (and big) back yard. The kitchen is uninspiring. It does seem like it gets good light though and seems nice and clean and ready to be a blank slate for a creative buyer.

That said, it seems like a ludicrous amount of money. Is that really how pricey Carroll Gardens has gotten? Does anyone know if that garden level has big windows or is half sunk?

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