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October 30, 2007

Loft Building? That's No Loft Building

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The most notable thing about this building is that it exists at all. Crammed into a trapezoidal sliver of land on the south side of Park Avenue between Grand Avenue and Steuben Street, the new four-story structure is now being pitched as a loft building on the street signage (it doesn't get the time of day with Corco broker Deborah Rieders online). We're generally optimistic longer-term about the blocks on either side of the BQE, but this kind of crapola doesn't exactly help the cause. Question for the brokers: Is it ethical to take a listing that you're too embarrassed to include on your website? BTW, Clinton Hill Blog also posted about this earlier this morning. GMAP




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Personally, I think this is Richard Meier's finest work.

Posted by: Rehab at October 30, 2007 12:08 PM

maybe she thinks she's better than the listing and doesn't need to promote it? well, you know what i mean...

Posted by: guest at October 30, 2007 12:58 PM

Speechless.

Posted by: guest at October 30, 2007 1:03 PM

No Rehab you got it wrong this is Dick Mayer's finest work.

Posted by: guest at October 30, 2007 1:16 PM

We're generally optimistic longer-term about the blocks on either side of the BQE

You are? I'm optimistic about the side street blocks perpendicular to the BQE, but I don't see the buildings along the BQE, such as this one, ever being pleasant places to live.

Posted by: boygabriel at October 30, 2007 1:20 PM

sorry, boygabriel, we really meant the whole area within one block on either side. it's not inconceivable that the buildings actually fronting the BQE could have a commercial renaissance though...

Posted by: brownstoner at October 30, 2007 1:25 PM

At least you can watch for the bus from home.

I would have put larger balconies on the back though.

Posted by: guest at October 30, 2007 1:29 PM

Does "Loft building with Parking" mean this is zoned for more than residential use? If so, the plain jane look might make sense. I'd check before buying a residence for sure - you could end up with a little factory or office next door!

Posted by: guest at October 30, 2007 1:51 PM

You know what is scary? I drive by this modest little building all the time. Although it sits almost under the BQE on a little piece of end of the earth property it is actually better built than most of the stuff in the South Slope. The synthetic stucco contractor is top notch and the black brick on the front facade is kind of interesting. It's a very neat and tidy job and the color seems more consistent than many many others around town. I'm surprised they even went to this extreme. They could have just used colored concrete block on the whole thing. There is another big building going up just about another block up that's brick with the first floor to be stone of some kind. Maybe the orthodox community is moving in this direction

Posted by: guest at October 30, 2007 1:53 PM

wtf. Is that abomination 10 ft wide? Looks like a lego stack.

Posted by: guest at October 30, 2007 1:54 PM

This unit is not only stunningly beautiful, the location is absolutely perfect. It will fly off the shelf! Fly I tell you, fly Fly FLY!

Look, it's flying already, soaring majestically above the BQE like a bald eagle. God Bless America!

Posted by: guest at October 30, 2007 2:22 PM

How does this broker pronounce her name?

Posted by: guest at October 30, 2007 5:12 PM

De-bore-ah

Posted by: guest at October 30, 2007 7:20 PM

I happen to know Deborah and while I think the market overall is nutty right now, she is an ethical person and a great broker - so hope she can avoid the potshots!

Posted by: guest at October 30, 2007 9:38 PM

It's funny how Brownstoner both lambastes brokers and at the same time takes their money (in the form of advertising).

Kinda makes you wonder, doesn't it?

Posted by: guest at October 31, 2007 12:43 AM

Deborah-

Why so pale honey. You look a bit like Halloween.

Posted by: guest at October 31, 2007 8:05 AM

Loft?

Laughed!

Posted by: guest at October 31, 2007 10:32 AM

i called and they said the seller was waiting to finish the house ..that's why it's not online- does anyone know how much you could get for advertising banner on the roof ?

Posted by: guest at October 31, 2007 11:19 AM

a broker will take just about any listing that can come their way. someone will buy it! i personally would never buy one of these but someone will. as for the broker's looks...I personally would never....and uhm,well you get it... scarey

Posted by: guest at October 31, 2007 12:47 PM

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