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August 31, 2009

Co-op of the Day: 11 Schermerhorn Street, #4FE

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This fourth floor two-bedroom at 11 Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn Heights may be in a prewar building but the recent renovation didn't manage to preserve much of that vibe. The rooms are generously-proportioned benefit from nice windows and light. The galley kitchen isn't doing it for us. Then again, the asking price of $675,000 isn't crazy for the neighborhood. Thoughts?
11 Schermerhorn Street, #4FE [Corcoran] GMAP P*Shark




Posted by Brownstoner at 12:40 PM | Comments (32)
Categories: Brooklyn Heights, Co-ops

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I realize the market is stabilizing, but a $3.5 million appraisal seems a tad high. Widget problem anyone?

Posted by: CKDexterHaven at August 31, 2009 12:56 PM

Someone thinks they're so, so clever. Do you all know the slang definition of "tool"?

Posted by: infinitejester at August 31, 2009 12:59 PM

What's the point of the widget if people are just gonna eff around? I mean really?

Anyhooo...that kitchen looks super duper narrow and flat out unworkable. Shame.

Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at August 31, 2009 1:02 PM

I dont get it infinite jester, sure Brownstoner just threw the wrong parameters into the widget

Posted by: Ringo at August 31, 2009 1:02 PM

Price is quite high for the sq. feet. And the square feet are low for a 2-bedroom.

Posted by: Nomi at August 31, 2009 1:03 PM

I actually like the place BUT I'm no thrilled about having to walk through my kitchen to access the sleeping quarters and restroom. But at that price HELL I guess it doesn't matter much.

Posted by: A CrownHeightsLady at August 31, 2009 1:03 PM

That kitchen set up would make it so easy to grab a beer and a paper bag on the way out AND a beer (no paper bag needed) on the way in.

Posted by: Brokedeveloper at August 31, 2009 1:12 PM

Hate the layout. The kitchen and the bath are claustrophic.
Blech!

Posted by: BrooklynIsHome at August 31, 2009 1:15 PM

"I dont get it infinite jester, sure Brownstoner just threw the wrong parameters into the widget"

He may have gone to the third-douchiest school in America according to GQ, but he's not stupid! Har har.

And I like this place very much...every apartment in Manhattan looks like this, but being in Brooklyn saves it. Perfect place to come home and crash out to some zombie TV after a hard day PLUSAing or just thinking great thoughts.

Posted by: infinitejester at August 31, 2009 1:22 PM

Third douchiest school in America?

Posted by: Nomi at August 31, 2009 1:23 PM

"The 25 Most Annoying Colleges" - that Sept. issue is super good.

Posted by: infinitejester at August 31, 2009 1:26 PM

That is a great kitchen! What is possibly wrong with it?? I have a galley kitchen, it is so convenient and easy to do things. Way, way better than an "island" which only looks good, is not good.

Posted by: infinitejester at August 31, 2009 1:31 PM

IJ, if they renovated the kitchen, and are bragging about the appliances, they could have done better with the stove.

Second, there's not even a cheap microwave/vent combo over the stove.

Posted by: denton at August 31, 2009 2:08 PM

You can't have a vent over the stove if there is no vent in the wall.

Why would you have what looks like French doors to the bedroom in the living room? There is another door. Weird. Not terrible but this building has limited services and you could do better at the price.

Posted by: BH76 at August 31, 2009 2:19 PM

BH76, of course you can. Those microwave oven/filters have a fan that pulls the air thru grease filters and puts it back out. Hell, every rental in the city has one!

Posted by: denton at August 31, 2009 2:47 PM

Horrible location, high maintenance. Looks cookie cutter, no moldings etc... Nasty paint job in bedroom and a kitchen that you need to walk through sideways to fit. Over priced too, only good if you need to be close to the unemployment office on Schemerhorn on a regualr basis.

Posted by: bobbyj at August 31, 2009 3:01 PM

Denton -- That's not a vent -- at least by any building code. A hood like that is mainly decorative.

Posted by: BH76 at August 31, 2009 3:23 PM

Sorry, BH76, if you clean the filter regularly (in the diswasher) it will trap a not insignificant amount of grease. If you saute or pan fry a lot (or even reduce sauces) the steam is laden with grease/oil. It does keep your cabinets a lot cleaner and less sticky.

This is a nicely renovated, well-staged apartment. But I still don't think it's over 850 sf., which is small for a 2br. I'd look at as a generous 1 br, using the small room for office/study/guest br. I'd say it goes for about 10 pct. off ask.

Posted by: Bolder at August 31, 2009 4:13 PM

The location will sell the apartment for close to ask.

Posted by: Minard Lafever at August 31, 2009 4:26 PM

Are you kidding Minard? Have you ever been on this block?The apartment is in downtown Bklyn- not Bklyn Heights. Yes it's conveinient for Popeyes and McDonalds and not far from the Fulton mall. I guarantee it won't even go in the 6's.

Posted by: bobbyj at August 31, 2009 4:37 PM

bobbyi, you may be a very nice person, but you flunk geography. This is very much in Brooklyn Heights and in the Historic District.


Posted by: Minard Lafever at August 31, 2009 4:51 PM

In theory, I like the layout because the windows stretch along the long part of the rooms and the kitchen has two entrances.

In reality, I'm wondering if this was a one bedroom converted to a two, wishing the rooms either had prewar details or the kitchen was more modern, and agree the aisle looks too narrow.

Three feet is standard to avoid claustrophobia and not being able to open the oven or dishwasher.

It sounds cheap for a two bedroom in Brooklyn Heights. Don't know about downtown.

Posted by: mopar at August 31, 2009 4:52 PM

Look at the googlemap, don't you see the little orange arrow right under the words "Brooklyn Heights"?
And yes, it is as reasonable price for a 4 room apt. in Brooklyn Heights.

Posted by: Minard Lafever at August 31, 2009 4:58 PM

"Are you kidding Minard? Have you ever been on this block?The apartment is in downtown Bklyn- not Bklyn Heights. Yes it's conveinient for Popeyes and McDonalds and not far from the Fulton mall. I guarantee it won't even go in the 6's."

It's near the corner of Clinton, not Court.

Posted by: infinitejester at August 31, 2009 4:58 PM

infinite: you should write a letter to the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and tell them to cut this block out of the Brooklyn Heighs Historic District because it is actually in Downtown due its proximity to Popeyes.


Posted by: Minard Lafever at August 31, 2009 5:21 PM

Whether this place started life as a 1br or 2br, it's a screwed up layout. At this price point, your kitchen shouldn't do double duty as the main hallway.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at August 31, 2009 5:58 PM

I like galley kitchens. I predict they will come back. If I owned our apartment now, I'd move the kitchen into what was supposed to be the bathroom that is now a pantry. Some people don't like to have the kitchen featured as part of their decor.

Posted by: Heather at August 31, 2009 6:24 PM

A galley kitchen like this is far preferable to the "wall of appliances" with an island in the living room that all of the new condos have.

Posted by: BH76 at August 31, 2009 6:34 PM

Agree wholeheartedly BH76, cannot stand the "wall of appliances." So ugly.

Posted by: mopar at August 31, 2009 6:46 PM

I agree. the wall of appliances is a fashion that will probably be considered very dated and silly in a few short years. Especially when the appliances themselves start to look old. If you have a pre-war layout with a separate kitchen, treasure it. Don't let your contractor talk you into knocking down the walls.


Posted by: Minard Lafever at August 31, 2009 7:28 PM

Yes, yes, yes, Minard! Such a relief to hear other people say this, especially an architect, even if you are dead.

Posted by: mopar at August 31, 2009 10:08 PM

long dead

Posted by: Minard Lafever at September 1, 2009 11:17 AM

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