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September 17, 2008
ISABELA CONDOS or CATHEDRAL CONDOS
I'm looking to buy a new Condo. Which is a better buy.
This listing by Corcoran in the Cathedral Condos. Very antique.
http://www.corcoran.com/property/listing.aspx?Region=NYC&ListingID=1379283&ohDat=9/21/2008%2012:00:00%20AM;
Or a brand new and modern Condo right next door.
http://www.isabellacondos.com/
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It really depends what rocks your boat. Modern living is dandy and all, but architecturely you can't compare the buildings or apts. I say Cathedral Condos, they're about the same price per SQF anyway.
Posted by: Brooklyns_da_Boro at September 17, 2008 3:55 PM
I gotta say I think the Isabella would be a way better buy. I have been into the Cathedral condos and think they have really goofy layouts. The Isabella looks nice and spacious and not over done plus a better buy.
Posted by: wasder at September 17, 2008 3:55 PM
Wasder:
I agree with you on the goofy layouts of some of these apts. I went to an open house last year and they had the master bedroom in the basement. But the particular unit of interest doesn't seem to have such a bad layout. I also think that buying in a new construction that hasn't settle down yet may be a problem later on.
Posted by: Brooklyns_da_Boro at September 17, 2008 4:04 PM
My wife loves the new Isabella condos.
They are very Green and Modern and NEW.
I went to both open houses on Sunday.
As far as the Cathedral condos, i just love the Pre-war detail of the building and the wood work of the apartment. We currently rent in a Brownstone in Fort greene and going Modern will throw off the home feeling we have now. I'm just anal like that, as of now its a very tough decision.
Posted by: Chingmingwang at September 17, 2008 4:10 PM
Brooklyn---fair point about the actual unit for sale in Cathedral and about the unknowns of new construction. For me I would still choose the isabella. Another compelling reason for me is the location. I don't think I would like to live right on the corner of Atlantic Ave (where the cathedral is). Isabella is tucked in a little down the street and that would be a big factor for me.
Posted by: wasder at September 17, 2008 4:36 PM
Wasder:
Location, they are right next to each other. But I agree with you. I hate Atlantic avenue, it looks like an accidnet waiting to happen. where are the cars racing to anyway.
Posted by: Brooklyns_da_Boro at September 17, 2008 4:49 PM
They are right next to each other but the Cathedral is right on the corner while the Isabella is a hundred yards or so off the intersection which I think makes a big difference. And yes, where are they all racing to? Such a hideous street.
Posted by: wasder at September 17, 2008 5:50 PM
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