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May 27, 2008
Co-op of the Day: 160 Columbia Heights
After six weeks on the market at $699,000, this one-bedroom co-op at 160 Columbia Heights has been reduced to $649,000. At 750-square-feet, it's a solid one-bedroom, but it's still only a one-bedroom; and as cool as we find the Deco exterior (and as sweet as the views are), it's not a fancy building by any stretch. So the question is, Will $850 a foot fly?
160 Columbia Heights [Corcoran] GMAP P*Shark
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It's the $1200 a month maintenance that kills you. On a 750 square foot brooklyn apartment, that's way too high. Price needs to be reduced to account for the huge maintenance.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 12:45 PM
Not a fancy building? Why not? I think it is a perfectly lovely building. The problems is that the apartment is small. The kitchen is tiny. The maintenance is very high. They will need to further reduce the price.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 12:47 PM
Agree that it's lovely, but that's not the same thing as fancy. There's no doorman, for example.
Posted by: brownstoner at May 27, 2008 12:52 PM
Windows are sweet. But $1,182/mo for maintenance? Too much for what you get.
Posted by: Fjorder at May 27, 2008 1:04 PM
Size is reasonable for a 1BR and the room size are good. Can't tell what the bathroom or kitchens look like either, which probably means they aren't great, which should bring the price down.
Uggh, the bathroom looks like it is in the bedroom, meaning all visitors have to walk through to go.
Part-time doorman and utilities are some of the reasons for the high maintenance. Not exactly what they mean by all utilities though. (43% deductible)
Location is pretty good, considering an easy walk to the 2/3 on Clark St. The views are also pretty special.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 1:09 PM
Would make a nice pied-a-terre at $500k, assuming the kitchen and bathroom are up to par -- which I'm guessing they're not, since they're neither mentioned nor pictured.
Posted by: Park Sloper at May 27, 2008 1:20 PM
I have seen a doorman there.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 1:28 PM
Does it really matter that much if you have to pay $13,000 a year as oppoed to $11,000 a year for maintenance? Peanuts. Think of what you would pay in heating fuel in a brownstone. or to repair the facade. This building has been restored from top to bottom. That is probably why the maintennce is high. But the upside is that it's done.
Those views are something else again. It's a sweet apartment in an elevator building, with great Art-Deco style. So I don't get the negative reaction? Has Art Deco, like granite counters, fallen out of favor?
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 1:38 PM
This is actually a pretty nice building. There is a doorman and a super and a small p/t cleaning staff and the fastest elevators in NYC
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 1:38 PM
Think I'll pass.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 1:42 PM
I think this would be a great place for a bank guy (or guy) who is in NYC only part-time and can pay in Euros.
Why don't they stage anything properly in NYC? If this were SF, it would have been staged with DWR-y furnishings and recognizable art on the walls (all rented for 5k, natch)
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 1:43 PM
I'm not crazy about this building at all- especially tucked in amoung some of the prettiest Pre-War building in all of Brooklyn. The views are great.
Posted by: Tucker at May 27, 2008 1:43 PM
"There is a doorman and a super and a small p/t cleaning staff and the fastest elevators in NYC"
Fastest elevators in NYC? Could the two posts at 1:38 sound any more broker-like?
Posted by: Biff Champion at May 27, 2008 1:48 PM
could you sound any more ahole like, biff?
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 2:02 PM
I don't know if I sound like a broker or not, Biff. All I know is that my good friend lives there and I"m always impressed by the elevators. The one (!) in my building takes forever.
And anyway, I was trying to correct the original post that says it's "not a fancy building by any stretch" bcs in my opinion, it's a little fancy.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 2:04 PM
compared to brownstones, it's a lot fancy...
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 2:06 PM
You've got to pay a big premium for the views. To someone who values view over space, this will fly.
It is prestigious location and one of nicest neighborhoods in NYC.
I've been in one apartment in the building years ago - and there was a doorman and apt was great (sunken living room).
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 2:11 PM
Sorry 1:38/2:04, but it sounds a bit odd that someone with no vested interest in the place would think to mention a "p/t cleaning staff" and fast elevators.
Price still seems to me to be a bit high, but I happen to like the building and love the location.
2:02, please at least try to add something interesting to your insults. You're way too droll.
Posted by: Biff Champion at May 27, 2008 2:12 PM
why does it sound odd? it sounds like someone trying to correct the impression that it wasn't a very nice building. actually, it is.
have you ever been in this building Biff? or are you just adding nothing of substance as usual.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 2:15 PM
2:15, stop wasting your time with me and go search for prospective buyers.
Posted by: Biff Champion at May 27, 2008 2:19 PM
"have you ever been in this building Biff?"
And which part of "I happen to like the building" don't you understand, stupid?
Posted by: Biff Champion at May 27, 2008 2:20 PM
Give Biff credit, at least he uses a name that people can attack, rather than "guest at X:XX PM".
Not that I am any different as a guest. Just saying.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 2:21 PM
If Biff is any indication of the crap that live in Brooklyn Heights, I think I'll pass.
Those strollers in PS are looking better and better...
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 2:22 PM
I think "guest" is more original than biff champion, personally.
His posts are as useless as the ones he claims to hate so much.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 2:23 PM
biff is like that zitty kid who sat in the front row and rasied his hand even before the teacher asked the question.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 2:31 PM
@2:22 - I have a feeling biff needn't worry as I doubt you could afford a place in BH or PS. I hope if you do manage to scrounge up enough money for a down payment in PS you get run over by the first stroller you see.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 2:33 PM
i think you're right 2:31. but that's because he knew the answer before morons like you had a clue.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 2:34 PM
I'm 2:22 and own in the East Village and am looking to move to Brooklyn. My budget is around 800K.
Thanks for the concern, though...
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 2:35 PM
i knew the answer, 2:34 i just didn't need to broadcast it to everyone to asuage some sortof nervous tick to make sure people think i'm smarter.
my beauty and smarts lie within. i don't need validation from anonymous posters on a blog.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 2:37 PM
@2:35, I guess I was right. You ain't gonna get much for 800K in either of those nabes.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 2:39 PM
I'm looking for a 1 bedroom with den or office. (I'm 26). If I can't find a 1 bedroom with den in PS or Brooklyn Heights, then I ain't leavin Manhattan.
I bought my small East Village 1 bedroom 3 years ago for 280K and sold it 2 weeks ago for 675K.
I'm hoping to find something soon so as not to have to rent, but that's looking less likely...
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 2:54 PM
no, 2:37, you didn't know the answer then and you still don't know the answer now. you don't need validation from anonymous posters on a blog but you feel perfectly fine personally attacking other anonymous posters. you're a creep and you're the real loser here.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 2:54 PM
2:54 #2...
aren't you an anonymous poster attacking another anonymous poster...?
uhhhh
pot.
kettle.
black.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 2:59 PM
2:59
aren't you an anonymous poster attacking another anonymous poster attacking another anonymous poster...?
uhhhh
pot.
kettle.
black.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 3:05 PM
"you're a creep and you're the real loser here."
are you talking to thom yorke?
Posted by: z at May 27, 2008 3:07 PM
the what is a real loser and creep too.
and he just got a 7 page spread in new york mag.
being a loser and a creep is the easiest way to get famous in this city.
that's why i love it.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 3:24 PM
2:35 and 2:54, unles you are the same person, I have a terrific 2 bedroom in PS, on the park w/ city views...in your price range! let me know if you're interested and we can exchange info...
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 4:20 PM
Just for the record, this is a fancy Brooklyn Heights Building. It has a doorman, it has views, it has class. I can't believe that Mr. Brooklyn Flea thinks it is less than fancy.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 4:32 PM
Jesus. Come back to brownstoner after a year or two and it's the same old crap... an internet "pull out your dick" mudslinging contest.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 4:50 PM
4:50
what were you expecting? scholarly discussions on medieval miniature ivories?
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 4:55 PM
4:50, never mind - come back here after 3 hours and it's pretty shocking. Even guests going after guests. Seems all hell breaks loose whenever I leave!
4:55, even if you're one of the guests that I was getting into it with, I have to give you credit..that was hilarious.
Posted by: Biff Champion at May 27, 2008 5:26 PM
Too bad you haven't said anything even remotely as hilarious, Biff.
Your posts are like eating a rice cake.
Totally flavorless, makes me gassy and wish I had never touched the thing.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 5:48 PM
2:54 - in this market, you'd be better off renting a nice place.
Posted by: guest at May 27, 2008 5:50 PM
Thanks 5:48, I'm actually quite happy to know I make you feel gassy and regretful. And I'm going to continue making you eat my rice cakes. Open wide...
Posted by: Biff Champion at May 27, 2008 6:11 PM
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