Condo of the Day: Sophia Lofts

$700k for a 1 bdrm seems reasonable?

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 1:01 PM

This is far and away the most promising development in northside williamsburg. Classy renovation of an old loft building... no cheesy yellow/brown paint (55 berry) and no out-of-context glass box...

If I was in the market (and had the cash for a down payment), this would be a serious contender. Nice looking -- at least conceptially.

Then again, the Mill Building looked nice too and apparently that turned into a COMPLETE clusterfuck.

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 1:08 PM

At almost 1300 square feet, yes 700K is more than reasonable.

Try to find something for half that size in Manhattan for that price.

We go by square feet in the U.S. not just the number of bedrooms.

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 1:08 PM

$699K for a loft sleeping area, probably not a true one bedroom, that results in 1,256 sq. ft.

Not a good buy. Go see it and the see if its "more than reasonable."

Stop comparing to Manhattan. You can find better just in Brooklyn.

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 1:18 PM

Apparently ludicrous is the new reasonable.

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 1:21 PM

Funny. Its web site proclaims, "Authentic loft living arrives in Brooklyn!"

Who knew that this only started happening in 2007?

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 1:24 PM

It doesn't really matter if they are a good buy or not. New York City is not a "good buy" town.

They will sell very quickly. People love these loft spaces.

If you're looking for a good buy you are in the WRONG city.

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 1:33 PM

Yup, just about as authentic a Billyburger drinking a PBR.

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 1:35 PM

I am not too sure that "they will sell very quickly". Look at The St. Marks Lofts in Prospect Hghts. They have been on the market since about January and nothing has moved yet.

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 1:44 PM

1:08, you're an idiot for comparing to Manhattan. You may as well compare to Des Moines or Staten Island or Brooklyn Heights for that matter.

Wake Up!

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 1:44 PM

Poster 1:08pm
I thought we were talking about Williamsburg not Manhattan?

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 1:46 PM

We're talking about the idiot who said it's a 1 bedroom so it couldn't possibly cost 700K without factoring in the SIZE of the apartment.

lord, you people are ignorant.

Studios in the city (500 square feet) are going for over a million dollars.

A 1300 square foot loft 1 stop from manhattan is a pretty good deal. That was the point.

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 2:16 PM

1:44, people do love loft apartments and they are moving.

I have relatives in contract at a loft building on St. Marks in Prospect Heights. If it's the same building you mention above, nearly all the apartments in are in contract (only two remained when they saw the building in July) but nothing has closed because they are waiting on the C of O.

Jen KG

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 2:16 PM

2:16
1 stop or 10 stops it doesn't matter Manhattan and Williamsburg are two different animals and cannot be compared.
Please stop calling each other idiots and stick to objective discussions.

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 2:21 PM

1:44
I spoke to the broker at the lofts at St. Marks Place in Prospect Hghts in August and was told it was approx 50% in contract so someone s clearing lieing to one of us.
In any case after seeing them I was turned off. The latout were very weird and teh block was still sketchy for the prices they were asking.

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 2:24 PM

Judging from your spelling, 2:24, not only do I doubt you went to look at them, but doubt you've graduated from the 6th grade.

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 2:48 PM

2:24
Really? That's scary! The one I'm talking about is a new construction in the loft style with indoor parking and washer/dryer hookups. It's on St Marks between Washington and Grand Avenues and is being marketed by Corcoran. I thought the apartments were lovely, though they're buying a 1br and will have to build a wall to make it a 2br. There are other developments nearby on Washington that I think have weird layouts.

Jen KG

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 2:53 PM

"1 stop or 10 stops it doesn't matter"

You're right.

Real Estate has nothing to do with location.

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 2:56 PM

1:44
If you check the Corocan website at least 5 of the St. Marks Lofts are still for sale so I am not sure about the story you were told about the C&O problem.

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 4:24 PM

can't be true.

2:21 knows everything.

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 6:05 PM

I do believe it's true, went to the opening last week which was packed. A great gut rehab while keeping many original elements, awesome.... Called back yesterday and the agent told me all but one had accepted offers, many with backups. Wish there were more projects like this.

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 10:06 PM

I went to the opening, the quality of the construction was very poor and felt cheap. Loud AC units, thin walls, horrible layouts. Not worth the time.

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 10:34 PM

BRING BACK THE BABKA BAKERY!!!
--Brenda from Flatbush

Posted by: guest at September 12, 2007 11:47 PM

Hurray for babka!

Posted by: guest at September 13, 2007 12:24 AM

of course you can compare williamsburg to manhattan. or anywhere else.

if a buyer has a fixed amount they can spend, it is reasonable to think that they will check out different neighborhoods.

also, having live in multiple brooklyn neighborhoods, i can attest that it takes alot less time to get anywhere in manhattan from williamsburg. and, i might add it is way faster to get to downtown locations from williamsburg than either the UES or UWS.

not to mention that the restaurants are amazing. and that the boutiques are now nationally recognized.

Posted by: guest at September 13, 2007 1:32 PM

it seems according to the aptsandlofts.com and sophialofts.com websites each unit is sold now. wow, in this market that is very impressive. sophia is hot too :). u see her pic?

Posted by: guest at September 13, 2007 4:09 PM

Wake Up!

We're talking about the idiot

you're an idiot for comparing to Manhattan

lord, you people are ignorant.

Please stop calling each other idiots and stick to objective discussions

Posted by: guest at September 14, 2007 3:35 PM