Rentals of the Day: Slope 2-Bedrooms

The cornice on that new 7th Ave bldg pictured above is G*d Awful. Swing by and look at it up close. Really ugly...

And where is that exterior photo from? Looks like it's from an artist rendition before it was built.

Check out the building in real life. Not so nice.

Posted by: guest at December 28, 2007 12:47 PM

Why is listing #5 so cheap?

Posted by: guest at December 28, 2007 12:53 PM

All overpriced. Park Slope sucks. Suck it, slopers.

Posted by: guest at December 28, 2007 1:32 PM

I agree with 1:32. All these apartments are ridiculously overpriced and park slope sucks ass. Don't know why people want to live there.

Posted by: guest at December 28, 2007 1:38 PM

The whole market is overpriced. This is mutant shit that people thinks is normal. I bet these apartments have been vacant for some time. The owners have lost money by being greedy. Just sad.

The What

Someday this war is gonna end...

Posted by: guest at December 28, 2007 1:49 PM

How much do you think the new condos along 4th avenue (Novo, Crest) will rent for? Hoping for good rent deals on those, assuming some will be rented out. Brand new and close enough to Union St stop and 5th ave restaurants.

Posted by: guest at December 28, 2007 2:16 PM

Does anyone know why #5 is so cheap?

Posted by: guest at December 28, 2007 2:28 PM

Number 5 is "so cheap" because it is the only one that is "reasonably" priced.

Posted by: guest at December 28, 2007 2:45 PM

Hey 1:32 and 1:38, sorry you can't afford a decent apartment. Guess you should move.

Posted by: guest at December 28, 2007 2:51 PM

Park slope haters please grow-up. What is it with the constant hostility. If you dont like it, dont come here. Why do you 12-year-olds feel it necessary to constantly disparrage the neighborhood? What are you trying to accomplish?

Posted by: guest at December 28, 2007 2:54 PM

True, all anybody has to do is mention Park Slope and the haters come out. I have to point out I don't live in Park Slope, btw, b/c any defenders will be accused of living there; I live in PLG's LM.

Park Slope is pricey but it's still way more affordable than Manhattan neighborhoods with similar amenities. What's all the whining about?

Posted by: guest at December 28, 2007 3:56 PM

hey 2:51, iam sure you are real fucking sorry.

Posted by: guest at December 28, 2007 4:49 PM

These are no more expensive than anywhere else in the prime areas in Brownstone Brooklyn. Sucks but its true.

waaaay cheaper than manhattan.

Posted by: guest at December 28, 2007 7:17 PM

WOW heat and hot water included! Does it come with glass in the windows? Doors? A toilet? I know, they get you by overcharging on the cold water. Am I the ONLY one here who does not consider heat and hot water an amenity? Doorman=amenity, Parking=amenity.
F-ing heat and hot water are not an amenity! Can you rent a cheaper apartment without them? No wonder The What is getting more profane with his posts how can you look at this shit every day and not have a problem with it?

Posted by: guest at December 28, 2007 11:41 PM

heat and hot water were never included in rent anywhere I have lived before I moved to brooklyn.

Posted by: guest at December 29, 2007 12:31 AM

11:41 - This is what it costs to rent in NICE, well established neighborhoods in NYC. It is still cheaper than most of Manhattan and well within the guidlines of what is affordable for people making good money who want to live in nice neighborhoods.

It is no different than wanting a place in Greenwich Connecticut, Westchester,Manhasset, etc. If you want affordable rent for lower-income, dont look in these neighborhoods - you cant afford it. You are NOT enitled to live in any neighborhood you want if you cant affrod it. That is life, both in and outside of NYC.

Deal

Posted by: guest at December 29, 2007 10:43 AM

#3 is an apartment in the Vermeil on Sterling & 7th which has yet to be completed, has no C of O, and is being marketed as a condo building. What gives with the rental? How could a buyer rent it out if he/she hasn't closed? Is the building turning rental?

Posted by: guest at December 29, 2007 12:15 PM

"heat and hot water were never included in rent anywhere I have lived before I moved to brooklyn."

I had it in Astoria as well. Pretty much standard in NYC apts.

Posted by: guest at December 29, 2007 12:53 PM

#2 and #5 are the only reasonable rents listed above. Do a little looking around at the local agencies and you will see how ridiculously overpriced the others are.

Posted by: guest at December 29, 2007 12:55 PM

They can't "deal", 10:43 because of the political machine in NYC promoting a huge sense of entitlement. NYC is ridiculous in this way. You never see it to this degree in other cities, even the very liberal parts of the country. But as long as all the empty promises made to the poor gets the idiot, pandering city council people into office in some neighborhoods, it will continue.

Posted by: guest at December 29, 2007 1:44 PM

mr 1:44

NYC is no different than any other large city I have lived or visited. Some areas are expensive some are not as expensive.

you should go to Europe, its a cluster fuck over there.

Posted by: guest at December 29, 2007 4:09 PM

Yeah, 12:15 is right. I thought that was the Vermeil. What's going on with that building??? Are the units not selling?

Posted by: guest at December 29, 2007 4:28 PM

#3 can't be for real, since I've been watching them build that building for two years and it's clearly not finished--is this a scam? One apt. is listed in contract, the others are on the market. I guess someone who thinks he's clever is trying to gauge potential rental prices? Or why else do this?

Posted by: guest at December 29, 2007 8:06 PM

^ I agree. That building does not look done yet. It doesnt look half bad however.

Posted by: guest at December 29, 2007 10:08 PM

Uh yeah, 4:09, that's exactly what I was saying.

Some neighborhoods are expensive some are not. Why are you confused?

Posted by: guest at December 30, 2007 2:43 PM

these prices are less than the cost of a mortgage and maintenance in near-by nabes like Kensington. Why would you pay so much if you can live nearby, own something and pay less?

THese prices are laughable

Posted by: guest at December 30, 2007 3:48 PM

these prices are more than the cost of a mortgage and maintenance in near-by nabes like Kensington. Why would you pay so much if you can live nearby, own something and pay less?

THese prices are laughable

Posted by: guest at December 30, 2007 3:48 PM

Because not everyone wants to live in Kensington - Thats why.

Posted by: guest at December 30, 2007 6:03 PM

I like Kensington, but it is seriously lacking in amenities compared to Park Slope. That said, most of the prices listed above are laughably high, as a quick walk around to the neighborhood realtors will prove.

Posted by: guest at December 30, 2007 8:18 PM

if you pay more than $2500 for a two bed in park slope you're either living in a gigantic apartment or you're stupid

Posted by: guest at December 31, 2007 12:00 AM

I'm not sure in what universe it would be cheaper to buy in Kensington... but what's more interesting is, all of those prices are MUCH cheaper than buying something comparable in the Slope.

Posted by: guest at December 31, 2007 11:02 AM

Kensington is a cute area, but it's for couples looking for an affordable house to buy. It's NOT for young, single renters. Young singles need to be near peers and near places to go out or they'll be lonely and bored out of their skulls. And stay single forever.

Posted by: guest at December 31, 2007 2:00 PM

kensington is nice but the housing stock is no where near what it is in park slope.

comparing the two is kinda absurd.

park slope is the largest intact enclave of historic late 19th century homes in the united states.

kensington is much more modest.

Posted by: guest at January 1, 2008 5:20 PM

they've taken down the scaffolding at the vermeil and they have added a ton of copper to the garage area that faces sterling.

the cornice has been added and they have started to brownstone the facade of the older building section of the vermeil.

i think it looks quite nice. certainly better than any of the other new construction projects i see going up in park slope.

they had some problems it seemed, but they now look to have their act together. it sat and sat with little work done for months, but they now look to be making a race for the finish.

glad to see it. that corner looks much nicer now.

Posted by: guest at January 1, 2008 5:23 PM