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August 12, 2009
House of the Day: 20 Grace Court Alley
The carriage house at 20 Grace Court Alley was an Open House Pick back in June when it hit the market for $3,300,000. Two months later, the owners have yet to flinch on the asking price. It's clearly a beautiful place in perfect condition so price is the only hurdle. The sellers paid $2,675,000 for the 2,550-square-foot house in 2005 and we assume they are the ones who did the most recent renovation. So what do you think they can get for it now?
20 Grace Court Alley [Brown Harris Stevens] GMAP P*Shark
Open House Picks: 6/12/09 [Brownstoner]
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Someone please buy me that house. God, it's gorgeous. Just where am I putting my car? Oh, I guess I'll just get street parking... :)
Posted by: pamik27 at August 12, 2009 1:23 PM
Is the little fenced in parking spot this property or the place next door... for $3.3 million, a spot for your Miata would be nice, no?
Posted by: tybur6 at August 12, 2009 1:24 PM
Anyone who buys this place should not be driving a Miata (and this is coming from a Mazda owner!!!)
Posted by: bowl of dicks at August 12, 2009 1:28 PM
What a gorgeous home. I'm jealous.
Posted by: adrock25 at August 12, 2009 1:29 PM
Sweet Jesus this is a gorgeous house
Posted by: gemini10 at August 12, 2009 1:30 PM
It was a joke... do people still drive Miatas? That being said -- where would someone park there Astin Martin? I guess down the street, sort of annoying for 300,000,000 pennies.
Posted by: tybur6 at August 12, 2009 1:32 PM
One of the most underrated cars of all-time bowl of dicks, especially the Mk I. Get a properly set-up and it will give you a better driving experience than almost anything.
Posted by: the chicken at August 12, 2009 1:32 PM
Beautiful, but no real yard will be a deal killer for many.
Posted by: antidope at August 12, 2009 1:33 PM
This was on the Brooklyn Heights house tour in 2008. Great house, unique block, and it looked like a really high-end reno.
Posted by: zeebee_in_bklyn at August 12, 2009 1:35 PM
Oh, and that's a nice house...
Posted by: the chicken at August 12, 2009 1:36 PM
There is no backyard at all. To me, this feels a bit hemmed in, more like apartment living, except you get your 2,500 square feet on 3 levels and no doorman or parking garage. It's lovely, but it's not at all what I would want (well, imagine a millionaire would want) for this kind of money. More privacy or more services.
Posted by: Maly at August 12, 2009 1:38 PM
chicken, apparently you've never driven a 540K Mercedes from the late 1930s.
A Miata??? Really??? I've lost all respect for you. Off with your head.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at August 12, 2009 1:39 PM
"Recessed lighting notwithstanding"
I suppose it is objectively nice, but not really my personal taste. I guess I just don't understand why this would cost almost as much (or maybe as much?) as a real townhouse in the area.
Posted by: supersleuth at August 12, 2009 1:45 PM
No yard, no view, no thanks.
Posted by: DitmasSnark at August 12, 2009 1:49 PM
NO YARD????? No Thanks either. That's what you come to Brooklyn for.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at August 12, 2009 1:51 PM
Damn, so all those people who moved to Brooklyn to live in condos or co-ops (with no yard) didn't get the memo??
This house is GORGEOUS.
I have some Brooklyn Heights gossip, but I don't know if I can share it yet. It's GOOOOOD....
Posted by: 11217 at August 12, 2009 2:02 PM
11217...spill the beans. You're being a tease, and no one likes a tease.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at August 12, 2009 2:07 PM
so so so pretty...
Posted by: gkw at August 12, 2009 2:07 PM
yeah, but you don't live in (most) condos or co-ops for THREE MILLION DOLLARS... At least a little outdoor space would be nice for that sort of change, no? Especially since that area is a park-free zone.
(oh, wait, there is that new park on the water -- what are the boundaries of that gonna be?)
Posted by: tybur6 at August 12, 2009 2:08 PM
"...So what do you think they can get for it now?"
I don;t know, but I can tell you what they're NOT going to get:
$3,300,000
Posted by: MoneyForNothing at August 12, 2009 2:09 PM
I love it when a place where the horses used to stay can sell as high end real estate. I also think that oriental carpets in the kitchen are a bit over-the-top.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at August 12, 2009 2:11 PM
DIBS - you don't have a $20,000 carpet in your kitchen? I have a small antique oriental carpet surrounding my toilet too.
Posted by: tybur6 at August 12, 2009 2:14 PM
A little birdie told me that a quite famous entertainer/musician bought the penthouse at 160 Henry.
This one:
http://www.brownstoner.com/brownstoner/archives/2009/03/coop_of_the_day_208.php
And in fact, it did just go to contract in July. I don't want to give away who it is because I love this person and want to give them some privacy (at least until the purchase has closed fully).
Posted by: 11217 at August 12, 2009 2:17 PM
entertainer/musician? Let's see, more of an entertainer than a musician?? Bette Midler?? Liza Minelli??? Anyone from American Idol???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at August 12, 2009 2:21 PM
More of a musician than an entertainer. And not American born.
And nothing old school like Liza or Bette.
But not the new crap either. This is a major score for BH and to be honest, I was shocked. The coolness factor went up a few notches for sure. :)
That's all I'm givin' ya!
Posted by: 11217 at August 12, 2009 2:25 PM
"And not American born." Bruno??? Susan Boyle???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at August 12, 2009 2:27 PM
"Especially since that area is a park-free zone"
You have the Promenade and Cadman Plaza. Not quite Yosemite but it's better than nothing.
Posted by: Sparafucile at August 12, 2009 2:28 PM
"More of a musician than an entertainer. And not American born."
Anna Netrebko? Gustavo Dudamel?
Posted by: Sparafucile at August 12, 2009 2:29 PM
that talking heads dude.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at August 12, 2009 2:30 PM
Sparafucile:
I wish! Glad to know I'm not the only one around here with the music background! Good guesses, but it's not an opera or classical star.
It's not someone you'd necessarily guess would live in Brooklyn Heights, let's put it that way.
Posted by: 11217 at August 12, 2009 2:37 PM
Keith Richards
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at August 12, 2009 2:40 PM
Lovely pictures and house, though, from a liveability standpoint it seems a bit light on closets. Think there's any useable roof space from the study?
Posted by: bessie2 at August 12, 2009 2:42 PM
This was my favorite house on the 2008 BH house tour. Not completely over the top luxe or overly historically preserved like some of them, yet lovely in every detail, including the decor. Kitchen to die for, as is every bedroom, and the location. I recall two terraces but I don't think any garden space. I wanted it then, I want it now, but I did not win the mega millions, so...
Posted by: westernnygirl at August 12, 2009 2:44 PM
Dont see the yard issue. Surely anyone who buys this house has a couple of acres in Quoque, etc. I know someone who was very interested but unable to sell their area brownstone.
I'm more interested in the musician rumor. Elvis Costello looked at a Columbia Heights brownstone a decade ago. I feel like that's as close as we've come to cool in a while.
Posted by: Ringo at August 12, 2009 2:53 PM
One last hint:
The person has been nominated for 13 Grammy Awards, 1 Academy Award and 2 Golden Globes.
I'm really trying to see how I can get 100% confirmation that this is true before spreading it around.
Posted by: 11217 at August 12, 2009 2:59 PM
11217 is talking about Rob's fav - Hannah Montana
Posted by: more4less at August 12, 2009 3:01 PM
Sting
Posted by: promenade at August 12, 2009 3:08 PM
MJ won 13 Grammys but I know he aint buying real estate.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at August 12, 2009 3:08 PM
Worth the money or not? I guess we'll see if someone goes for it. In the meantime, a really, really beautiful place. The exposed brick on the top floor really works, and I love the space the rooflines make. One of the nicest places we've had on HOTD, in my humble opinion. I even like the kitchen a lot.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at August 12, 2009 3:09 PM
Michael Jackson is dead, 11217!
Posted by: mopar at August 12, 2009 3:11 PM
"And not American born." And a musician .. so can't be Obama! Or McCain!
Posted by: Park Sloper at August 12, 2009 3:15 PM
Bryan Adams?? He's Canadian, 13 nominations, 1 Oscar and 1 Golden Globe
Posted by: AndYouWillKnowUsbyTheTrailofRenters at August 12, 2009 3:25 PM
quote:
DIBS - you don't have a $20,000 carpet in your kitchen? I have a small antique oriental carpet surrounding my toilet too.
LMFAO. i sure hope you sit when you pee
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at August 12, 2009 3:26 PM
Rob, LOL, I have this vision of it being cut to a shape so that it conforms to the toilet, like those shag ones.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at August 12, 2009 3:28 PM
dave i know exactly those shag, usually periwinkle blue, cut to fit the shape of a toilet rug SO very well. yelled at many times as a kid for peeing on them. ahhaha
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at August 12, 2009 3:32 PM
Bryan Adams??? Le sigh. You had me excited for a minute there
Posted by: Ringo at August 12, 2009 3:37 PM
ugh and what about the matching shag toilet lid cover? i had to endure those growing up and then one day my grandmother discovered vinyl toilet seats made of foam inside!!! SO gross. they would always wind up getting cracks in the vinyl trapping all the poo mist in the foam!!!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at August 12, 2009 3:40 PM
IMF, Dave, maybe someday the Brownstoner community can do a "showroom" house with one of those -- and an en suite bath and plenty of recessed lighting too, of course.
Posted by: mopar at August 12, 2009 3:42 PM
It's Barbra Streisand
Posted by: gemini10 at August 12, 2009 3:42 PM
Some great guesses, but no one has mentioned the name yet...
Posted by: 11217 at August 12, 2009 3:46 PM
damn 11217. Confirm ASAP and tell us in the OT. BTW we're possibly having another get together on 8/20 in the Ft. Greene Beer Garden. You skipped out on Ellis so you better show up to this one!
Posted by: Kensingtonian at August 12, 2009 3:48 PM
Springsteen?
Posted by: gemini10 at August 12, 2009 3:49 PM
Enrique Iglesias
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at August 12, 2009 3:52 PM
gotta be jamie foxx with those awards.
Posted by: perhaps at August 12, 2009 3:52 PM
Brucy baby? Puhlease. I said it's someone I LOVE! :)
You're already having another get together next week!? I can't make it on the 20th...
But I am going to that Beer Garden in Ft. Greene on Friday, so I'll let you know how it is...
Posted by: 11217 at August 12, 2009 3:53 PM
Dave - I wish.
I saw him in person (not in concert) but like face to face and he's a beautiful man.
Posted by: 11217 at August 12, 2009 3:53 PM
11217 - omg are we going to have a cyber fight?
How could you NOT LOVE SPRINGSTEEN?
U crazy!
ok fine 11217 -Cher? sorry being sterotypical!
Posted by: gemini10 at August 12, 2009 3:56 PM
MORRISSEY????!!!!!
Posted by: rh at August 12, 2009 3:57 PM
This is really testing my google skills. What kinds of music does 11217 like?
Posted by: AndYouWillKnowUsbyTheTrailofRenters at August 12, 2009 4:00 PM
I'm gay. We don't like Springsteen. :)
Cher????? Please! That "woman" ain't living her Malibu house anytime soon! Momma needs her medicinal marijuana!
Posted by: 11217 at August 12, 2009 4:00 PM
11217 Keep us updated with your review. We need to know if we'll have to switch venues.
Thanks!
Posted by: Kensingtonian at August 12, 2009 4:02 PM
Me too!!!
and of course I feel really dumb as I should know the answer to this
Really, Gays don't like Springsteen? why not?
Posted by: gemini10 at August 12, 2009 4:03 PM
Kensington,
Before I've even been there, I think it might be too small for all you guys. I've heard it's really loud as it is.
I can HIGHLY recommend Franklin Park though. Really would be an amazing spot for a Brownstoner gathering and it would be nice to give a little Crown Heights luvin'
Posted by: 11217 at August 12, 2009 4:04 PM
Björk.
Posted by: bivouac at August 12, 2009 4:05 PM
BRYAN ADAMS !!!!!
Posted by: promenade at August 12, 2009 4:06 PM
Bryan Adams moves to Brooklyn I move to Canada. Moz moves to the Heights I achieve satori.
Hmmm, Grammy nominated non-American...ups the cool quotient...this is a toughie. Is it a Brit?
Posted by: Whuh at August 12, 2009 4:07 PM
OH it's an NON-American!
ok then that changes things
Posted by: gemini10 at August 12, 2009 4:08 PM
I like Springsteen.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at August 12, 2009 4:09 PM
and it is not Sting?
Posted by: promenade at August 12, 2009 4:16 PM
Bruuuuce.
Posted by: Whuh at August 12, 2009 4:16 PM
Bjork and her man live in a houseboat already on long island city. (are they still docked there? or did they leave?)
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at August 12, 2009 4:17 PM
ok good Dibs - everyone loves BROOOOCE
he's a super great guy
Elton John?
Posted by: gemini10 at August 12, 2009 4:22 PM
Peter Gabriel?
Posted by: Whuh at August 12, 2009 4:29 PM
Mighty Sparrow
Posted by: East New York at August 12, 2009 4:41 PM
I had no idea Bjork had that kind of money. Good for her.
Posted by: imonow at August 12, 2009 4:45 PM
MOZ!MOZ!MOZ!MOZ!MOZ!MOZ!MOZ!
Posted by: rh at August 12, 2009 5:00 PM
> everyone loves BROOOOCE
Can't stand him. He's not as bad as Dylan, mind you.
Posted by: DitmasSnark at August 12, 2009 5:06 PM
I don't think it can be Morrissey based on the awards criteria, though that would be awesome if it was him. Irish blood, English heart, BH penthouse??
Posted by: AndYouWillKnowUsbyTheTrailofRenters at August 12, 2009 5:07 PM
Engelbert Humperdinck! Yippi kay yey!
Posted by: cobblehillcat at August 12, 2009 5:09 PM
Has Moz ever won any award?
Elton seems plausible. Peter Gabriel is just stuffy and irrelevant enough to take a massive pied-a-terre in the Heights. Oh, come on --spill!
Posted by: Whuh at August 12, 2009 5:10 PM
Radiohead announced that they are not going to relase any more full length albums so maybe Thom Yorke is retiring to Brooklyn
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at August 12, 2009 5:13 PM
bjork bjork bjork BJORK
Posted by: NorthHeights at August 12, 2009 5:17 PM
Snarky sez Celine Dion.
Posted by: DitmasSnark at August 12, 2009 5:17 PM
Bono?
Posted by: etson at August 12, 2009 5:19 PM
oh GAWD not Bono, please. Better Coldplay piped into the F train.
Posted by: Whuh at August 12, 2009 5:21 PM
Snark:
good one on Celine - but I think it's supposed to be a dude!
Snark and how can you not like Bruce -for the love of all things holy and American!
Posted by: gemini10 at August 12, 2009 5:23 PM
91 comments and counting; but only a handful are about the House of the Day! I'm always impressed by 11217's ability to be the Pied Piper of the threads, leading the comments off in another direction entirely :-) Some day I have to buy him a beer...pity he can't be there on the 20th!
Posted by: brikenny at August 12, 2009 5:27 PM
> good one on Celine - but I think it's supposed to be a dude!
You mean Celine isn't a dude?
Wow, this is like The Crying Game all over again, when I was surprised that other people were actually surprised that she was a he.
> and how can you not like Bruce
Let's see... I don't like the music, don't care for his song writing, and can't stand his voice. Your mileage may vary.
Posted by: DitmasSnark at August 12, 2009 5:29 PM
Oscar: Against All Odds
Golden Globes: Two Hearts, You'll be in my heart
Multiple Grammys solo and with Genesis
Not American
Awesome Drummer
= Phil Collins
Posted by: cobblehillcat at August 12, 2009 5:36 PM
Even my soft spot for Phil Collins doesn't allow me to think he could up the cool quotient of anything, even the Heights.
Posted by: Whuh at August 12, 2009 5:40 PM
quote: "I saw him in person (not in concert) but like face to face and he's a beautiful man."
So, not Phil Collins
Posted by: etson at August 12, 2009 5:42 PM
Phil Collins stopped being cool in the early part of this decade when he wrote some cheesy song for some animated film - the deets are too foggy for me to recall exactly
Snark - booooooooooooooo. Ok so if you dont like that musical icon, who DO you like?
Posted by: gemini10 at August 12, 2009 5:45 PM
Stats are for nominations, not wins.
Posted by: imonow at August 12, 2009 5:55 PM
> Ok so if you dont like that musical icon, who DO you like?
Today I was listening to AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Gang of Four, the Bar-Kays and Isaac Hayes. Tomorrow, who knows?
Posted by: DitmasSnark at August 12, 2009 6:00 PM
I am seriously thinking about picking this place up... If it drops another million dollars... Hope hope...
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at August 12, 2009 6:02 PM
Puede ser?...Eric Clapton?
Posted by: cobblehillcat at August 12, 2009 6:09 PM
This place would be a really nice pied-à-terre. Not to big, not to small. Low maintenance. Perfect!
Posted by: tybur6 at August 12, 2009 6:14 PM
...too...too...
Posted by: tybur6 at August 12, 2009 6:14 PM
Bjork has 13 grammy nominations, 2 golden globe nominations and 1 oscar nomination. So sad, she's never won! ANY of them!
She did win at Cannes, though.
Posted by: bkrules at August 12, 2009 7:25 PM
Bjork? And Matthew Barney? Hmm.. well that'd be cool, but I think clues are indicating male.
Then again, they have a kid who is probably ready for St Ann's. It's gotta be someone with a kid at St Ann's, right?
Posted by: Ringo at August 12, 2009 7:49 PM
Did Bjork sell her place in the Hudson Valley? Oh, Mr. Snark, I like your musical choices.
Posted by: mopar at August 12, 2009 9:45 PM
I'm gay and I like Bruce Springsteen.
Posted by: punko at August 12, 2009 10:17 PM
Sir Paul.
Posted by: NooB1 at August 12, 2009 11:04 PM
O.T. spillover?
Posted by: lurks at August 13, 2009 12:17 AM
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