Development watch: Hello Living Complex Continues to Rise

I'd never look at the name without thinking of Rupert and the Hello Deli on David Letterman.

Not that that's a bad thing, but it's a funny cultural reference for a condo.

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 12:22 PM

They are so totally hideous I can't believe anyone would live their. Also they are so exposed, with so much glass, I think that security is a problem. I wouldn't want to live there on Halloween.

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 12:41 PM

I happened to randomly wander into one of these. I thought it's a great idea. and I'm really pleased someone has tried to do something interesting/different. There's cool wallpaper on the ceiling in the front entrance and cool light fixtures. In fact, I'm over the moon it's not a fedders building and not 100 feet tall.

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 1:01 PM

I think these are overpriced and they are not selling as well as the developer says based on what I heard from A&H

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 1:05 PM

Speaking of Halloween, I hear Glen Danzig and Jerry Only are moving in.

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 1:22 PM

"Hello..is it me you're looking for?"

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 1:26 PM

I totally agree with 1:01

I can understand some people not wanting to live in them. So don't. But they are not hideous.

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 1:26 PM

I recently purchased a one bedroom at Hello Living for under 400k and I couldn't be happier. The finishings are plush, the bathroom and kitchen are gorgeous and the 18ft ceilings bring in a ton of light. A loft would add a good amount of square footage as well. I look forward to being there for quite some time.

Factor in the low maintenance costs and a 25-year 421a tax abatement and I think it's fair to say that it's a very good value for a first-time home buyer like myself.

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 1:42 PM

Transparent sockpuppet alert!

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 1:45 PM

What 1:42 forgot to say: I am also a liar and everything I stated in the first sentence in completely false. You shopuld also take the rest of the first 2 paragraphs with a grain of salt as I am a broker or agent of the developer trying to sell these places.

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 1:48 PM

surely its seinfeld who springs to mind...heLLO!!

I personally think these are nice sized (unit number wise)....in a great area....

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 1:50 PM

Suck, suck, suck and suck.

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 1:57 PM

Desperate sockpuppet alert!

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 2:05 PM

1:45 & 1:48

i'm 1:42 and you have me laughing. good. it's all a lie. a vast conspiracy. prove me wrong then, considering how you have such intimate knowledge of the "real" situation. i was just trying to tell you all that i thought it was a good move for me. so sorry.

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 2:09 PM

2:09,

Don't pay the others any mind. There are SO many posters on this board who hate any and every new building and can do nothing but bitch and moan. Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the neighborhood.

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 2:15 PM

Thanks 2:09, much appreciated.

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 2:18 PM

IMO this buildings are some of the best work that has been done around here, I like them, fun young and stylish, if I was in the market to buy I would have considered this, and no I'm not a broker.

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 2:58 PM

Sockpuppet party!

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 3:07 PM

3:07 you probably are just a scumbag with no money and full of jealousy about others buying nice places, so stick with your shit!

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 4:33 PM

I love projects like this one. It makes advocates for "contextual" development look like the anti-development cretins that they are. Soon the context of Cro-Ho / Pro-Ho will be a mixture of mod, mid-rise buildings, brownstone type houses, warehouses, and abandoned retail. Good thing we've got quality -housing zoning to make sure it stays that way!!

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 4:46 PM

1. These are pretty cool.

2. I am not a broker.

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 5:17 PM

4:33 - When sockpuppets attack!

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 5:20 PM

Actually the average price per foot of these is $735 and there are 4 units left.

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 5:56 PM

My girlfriend and I purchased at 935 Pacific. We got this email today (02/07/08.)

"Dear Homeowners,

I am pleased to let you know that we had our C of O inspection this morning. The inspector really loved the apartments. And he signed it off without a single objection. We just have to do a little caulking on the sidewalk and put 4 feet wide of new black top on the street, which we are doing right now. So now all that is left is the paperwork to be given in to the DOB. From experience, this could take between two to three weeks.

I will update you every week now to let you know how many things were removed from the items required list on the DOB site.

Eli"

925 got its permanent CoO last month. Looks like we are next.

We searched all last year for a new construction condo. We really liked the idea of building several smaller buildings on one street as opposed to one giant tower like most developers seem to be doing. As all of the lots were empty/abandoned before it seems like a great way to revitalize a neighborhood.

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 6:45 PM

I am also purchasing one of these units.

I'm not a broker, or developer, or 'sockpuppet', whatever that means.

The scale, quality, and amount of overall thought/detail that has gone into this project is refreshing, especially in an era of gross overdevelopment and 'Fedderification' of our neighborhoods.

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 7:51 PM

also not a sock puppet

don't really know much about them but I know the architect...a cool austrian dude with good taste. So i'd be inclined to like it.

Posted by: guest at February 7, 2008 9:48 PM

Some threads are really quite amusing. Even funnier than the sockpuppet accusations is the statement, by the developer, that "The inspector really loved the apartments." Indeed, he's buying one for his sister and a second unit as an investment.

I think there is a lot to like about these buildings, including design and price. But they seem like such a hike to the subway...which is probably why they're less expensive than a similar product would be in Williamsburg. (Not to mention Carroll Gardens,...finish the joke yourself.)

Posted by: guest at February 8, 2008 10:07 AM

"they seem like such a hike to the subway...which is probably why they're less expensive"

According to GMAP C train looks like it is only two blocks away. But ya that express BQ would be a good walk.

Posted by: guest at February 8, 2008 10:42 AM