The House That Schumer Built?
We’re going to need some help on this one. We snapped a photo of 9 Prospect Place simply based on its interest as an architectural curiosity. When we went to look it up on Property Shark, we noticed that one of the names that pops up in association with the property in recent years is…
We’re going to need some help on this one. We snapped a photo of 9 Prospect Place simply based on its interest as an architectural curiosity. When we went to look it up on Property Shark, we noticed that one of the names that pops up in association with the property in recent years is none other than Charles Schumer. He filed a UCC1 for what was at the time, we believe, a two-unit co-op. Someone else filed a permit to build the rooftop extension back in 2005–and is still plugging away at it. So what’s the scoop? Is this where Schumer lives? Was it just an investment? And what do you think of the design? GMAP P*Shark
Wasn’t this house featured in the NY Times a few years ago?
As a neighbor I must say that it is not
something that is pleasant or interesting to look at, nor does it even give a nod to the brownstone neighborhood that it occupies. But I suppose (to quote a Woodrow Wilson limerick) ‘my face I don’t mind it, for I am behind it, It’s those in front that I jar.’
I also have to comment that many of the neighbors feel that the builder/occupants are deserving of the ‘Most Inconsiderate Neighbor Award’, mostly for the practices used while completing the construction/renovation (ie. illegally blocking spots for days at a time, (loud)dumpster deliveries before 7:30 a.m., etc.
this has been fairly adequately addressed, but yes, Schumer has lived at 9 PPW since at least the mid-80s.
Or better yet, how about we all drop Chuck a note at 9PPW telling him not to vote for a troop “surge”.
Good work, Jim. Hope this gets you some jobs!
Jim,
Do you have photos of the inside? On Flckr or the like?
Hey Jim,
Nice looking house. You might want to drop Chuckie a note telling him his UCC1 and UCC3 are filed with your address in city records. Docs definitely say ‘9 Prospect Place’ with your block and lot numbers.
But your note to him might end up in your mailbox anyway!
I am the owner/architect/younger brother mentioned above.
I hate to end the speculation, as i enjoy a good urban myth as much as the next guy, but i wiil set the record straight.
I bought a parking lot in 1999, built a house in 2000, filed for a permit to enlarge it in 2005, and began construction 3 months ago.
I can say with absolute certainty that Chuck Schumer does not now, and has not ever had any connection to this property. He does however, have a very similar address, and we often get his mail (even from his own office). I imagine he is reading my January issue of Dwell at this moment.
Thank you for the nice comments above (annonymous and otherwise).
If any one is interested in contacting me about possible projects, please email me at jharwood@olivercope.com
Your neighbor
Jim Harwood AIA
Friends of mine live there – and none of them is Charles Schumer. It’s a lovely little house, the owner designed it.
Dept of Finance and Buildings often screw up the paperwork and list the WRONG owner for addresses