Kensington
January 17, 2008
Condo of the Day: 150 Ocean Parkway
While the design of this 2003 condo building at 150 Ocean Parkway isn't likely to get potential buyers too excited, we think the developer deserves credit for lining up the facades and rooflines. Respect for surrounding buildings is a rare thing in this development climate! That doesn't mean that the price on this resale one-bedroom is a good one, though. The 630-square-footer is asking $349,000, or well over $500 a foot. According to PropertyShark, only one other unit has sold in that range, and it was back in 2006. Think this has a chance?
150 Ocean Parkway [Orrichio-Anderson] GMAP P*Shark
January 11, 2008
Rentals of the Day: Kensington Picks From Craigslist
A couple of years ago, we knew a lot of people who were moving to Kensington because rentals there were significantly cheaper than in lots of other parts of Brooklyn. When we checked out Craigslist for this batch of rentals, though, none of the apartments seemed like steals. Are there still deals to be had in the area? Here's what we saw, clockwise, from upper left:
1. Mult. 1-bed, 1-baths, 600-850-sf, terraces, $1600-1700; 955 Coney Island Ave.
2. 2-bedroom plus study, EIK, remodeled bath, $1,900; East 5th St. at Ditmas
3. Spacious studio with new kitchen, wood floor, $950; Ocean Pkwy at Ave. C
4. 1-BR plus office, apx. 1,000-sf; prewar detail, $1,675; East 10th St. at Caton
5. 4-bed, 2-bath, gut-renovated floor-thru, $2,800; Beverly Rd. at East 7th St.