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June 25, 2008
Condos of the Day: Greenbelt Condos
Green building seems to be translating into greenbacks at the Greenbelt in Williamsburg. According to the marketing literature, the eight-unit, LEED-certified new development will mean 40% less energy consumption and 30% less water. Asking prices range from $575,000 for a one bedroom to $809,000 for a two bedroom. With one unit in contract and four accepted offers, there are just three slots left, all two-bedrooms ranging from $699,000 to $769,000. Have any readers been to check this place out?
Greenbelt Listings [Apts and Lofts] GMAP
Greenbelt's Tubs Now Offering 'Good Detox' [Curbed]
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why in the name of all that is good evil is there a mannequin in the shower?
Posted by: guest at June 25, 2008 12:52 PM
this seems very well done. i hope that the people do make their money back in the energy savings because these prices are on the high end for this part of williamsburg. (although I personally really like this area).
good luck to them. nice.
Posted by: guest at June 25, 2008 1:02 PM
this building looks like an eastern european prison
Posted by: guest at June 25, 2008 1:06 PM
awesome building! and responsible development there should be more of. im going sunday to check it out
Posted by: guest at June 25, 2008 1:25 PM
I've seen the two bedroom. Other than the cheap-ish looking kitchen cabinetry, harsh bathroom lighting (but energy efficient!), and the HVAC duct winding through the living room, I thought it looked pretty good. They did a great weekend event early in teh spring with all kinds of sustainability functions. Look forward to seeing more from these developers.
Posted by: guest at June 25, 2008 1:28 PM
it's for scale, 12:52
Posted by: guest at June 25, 2008 1:29 PM
What level of LEED certification does it have?
Posted by: guest at June 25, 2008 1:40 PM
i'm on the same page as 1:02. were i in a position to buy right now, this building would be on my list.
Posted by: guest at June 25, 2008 1:54 PM
Wait... those second bedrooms don't have closets. False advertising alert!
Posted by: BoerumSloper at June 25, 2008 1:56 PM
Quite a level of greenwashing.
LEED-certified is the minimum level of LEED-ness and can be obtained readily (am assuming it's not LEED-silver etc.)
Putting 10 energy-efficient lights in the kitchen or bath obviates any real efficiency.
How are Happy-D sinks, Kohler faucets, deep-soaking tub or rubber underflooring "green?" Every faucet and showerhead have to meet minimum standards anyway.
otoh, bamboo floors and cabs, recycled gypsum and recapture of exhaust air energy are good.
And the building looks great.
Posted by: cmu at June 25, 2008 2:35 PM
Their website stinks.....
Posted by: guest at June 25, 2008 4:02 PM
What do u mean? The website is very informative i think and teaches no green "experts" about the development. They arent selling style here unlikeeverything else in williamsburg. aptsandlofts did a good job with the concept
Posted by: guest at June 25, 2008 4:31 PM
What false advertising are u talking about Boringsloper? no closet?
Posted by: guest at June 25, 2008 4:35 PM
Yesterday there was a slough of posting about the Co-op of the day (Grace Court) not being a true 2 bedroom because the 2nd bedroom didn't have a closet!
Posted by: BoerumSloper at June 25, 2008 5:01 PM
I've heard it is LEED-SILVER and under the New Construction LEED program which is tougher than the new Homes LEED program.
Posted by: guest at June 25, 2008 6:13 PM
Wouldn't it be greener if the living spaces had only one bathroom and more closets?
Posted by: Heather at June 25, 2008 6:30 PM
ugly building destroying the character of the neighborhood.
Posted by: guest at June 25, 2008 7:29 PM
i agree 7:29.williamsburg is pretty much manhattan now.what a shame, used to be a great area.
Posted by: guest at June 25, 2008 8:50 PM
A bunch of vintage diners stacked on top of each other. Where do I sign up?
Posted by: guest at June 25, 2008 11:46 PM
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