Send the address and the pictures.

Posted by: Crooklyn at September 15, 2009 5:06 PM in response to Sunset Park Brownstone Broker?

I'm actually not new to brownstoner, i've been a part of it for years.

I don't blog because I'm sick and tired of the same people dominating the site like they own the shit.

Don't some of you work?

How you find the time to Blog all day?

Posted by: Crooklyn at September 10, 2009 3:00 PM in response to Community Groups Sue City over Broadway Triangle

FU Bxgirl

I'm actually very educated and successful.

and guess what?

My wife is JEWISH, that would make my three kids Jewish as well so FUCK OFF!

Posted by: Crooklyn at September 10, 2009 2:54 PM in response to Community Groups Sue City over Broadway Triangle

MY APOLIGIES!!!!!

It was a dumb and tasteless remark.

Hey it lit a fire on a boring day here on Brownstoner. Keep on blogging.

Posted by: Crooklyn at September 10, 2009 2:48 PM in response to Community Groups Sue City over Broadway Triangle

I say whatever I feel. I don't think you want to take it there Kensingtonian. TRUST ME!

I Don't like how the Jews do whatever they want with out any restrictions.

I also don't like the Niggers that dont work, but want to make noice all night in front of my "Brownstone".

I also don't like Puerto Ricans who live by the system form generation to generation.

I also don't like that Rich Hipters kid that dresses like abum and think he looks cool.

So is my opinion WTF? I said it....

Go rat on me Bxgirl, hope Mr.B doesnt punish me.

Posted by: Crooklyn at September 10, 2009 2:44 PM in response to Community Groups Sue City over Broadway Triangle

Whatever!
This is not a jewish site so stop it. I swallowed all the negative Black and Latino remarks for years.
So what's the difference?

Bxgirl
Benson
Biff
Dave
Arkady
Bitter Bubble
and specially Kesnington

Stick to the topic at hand. talknerdytome made a great argument. Can we continue please..........

Posted by: Crooklyn at September 10, 2009 2:34 PM in response to Community Groups Sue City over Broadway Triangle

Girls.... It's called freedom of speech. Deal with it!

All ya had said some stupid things from time to time.

Posted by: Crooklyn at September 10, 2009 2:24 PM in response to Community Groups Sue City over Broadway Triangle

We have an Internet thug in Kensingtonian.

I don't think you'll be the one standing Dick and trust me I'll say it to your face.

The truth has gotten your panties wet, now you know how the rest of us minorities feel.

THOSE DAM JEWS!!!!

Don't listen to the Communnity board

Don't obey by Zoning laws

They don't do anything unless it directly benefits them.

GO BACK HOME!!!! WE DON'T WANT YOU HERE!!!!!!

Posted by: Crooklyn at September 10, 2009 2:20 PM in response to Community Groups Sue City over Broadway Triangle

The Hasidics are treating the North side of Bedford Stuyveasnt like the West Bank. Building at any cost without restrictions. They are still on pace to complete their goal, unite the Jewish communitty from Williamsburg to Brighton Beach.

Hitler should had finished the job!

Posted by: Crooklyn at September 10, 2009 1:51 PM in response to Community Groups Sue City over Broadway Triangle

This is a very good price for a great place in an excellent area. It will sale very close to asking. Trust me. I sold my 900sqf in the area in a less desireble area for $580k. This will sale.

Posted by: Crooklyn at August 27, 2009 3:19 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 269 Clinton Avenue, #D2

Despite what has happened to the housing market, I feel Bed Stuy is doing well. Special houses priced right are selling fairly quickly.

It took me more then two years and heavy ass kissing to finally get the home I really wanted. I purchased this year and didnt get the deal of the century, and the house needs a gut reno. But I love the house, love the neighborhood, love my neighbors. What's going on in Bed Stuy right now reminds me of Fort Greene in the early Nineties, but I was too young to even think about owning a home. Prices needed to come down to reality so residents that have a been a positive influence turning the neighborhood around can afford to stay.

Posted by: Crooklyn at August 24, 2009 1:51 PM in response to Bed-Stuy: 'Experiencing a Little Bit of a Depression'?

They are both right.

Your contractor says he's charging you $80k + added charges at the end (always happens) prob $100k on labor.

Now add another $100-120k on materials= Walla!!! $220-240k

Now add the mortgage carrying cost while you live somewhere else for six months and you got a realistic price.

Good Luck...

Posted by: Crooklyn at July 31, 2009 12:00 PM in response to Gut Reno Estimate?

We can clearly see who's running this site.

Posted by: Crooklyn at July 23, 2009 2:08 PM in response to House of the Day: 186 Washington Avenue Revisited

Where are you buying? and how much?
Just being curious since I just bought in Bed Stuy.
I've done work in the house and many other houses without permit. Welcome to Brooklyn!

The DOB is just insane....

Posted by: Crooklyn at July 22, 2009 11:37 AM in response to Buying a Reno'd Brownstone

The house is a 17 Footer plus it'll need a large renovation and not to mention the headache of getting financing for the rest of the winning bid. Forget it, not worth the risk.

Posted by: Crooklyn at July 8, 2009 1:55 PM in response to Foreclosure of the Week: 189 Lefferts Place

Bushwick house prices baffle me. I don't see the great demand, but somehow houses are still selling out there. Not real cheap either.

Posted by: Crooklyn at June 19, 2009 11:13 AM in response to Brooklyn Sales: Under a Million

Dave and The What agreeing in something...

WTF! is going on here....

Next thing you know ya'll be doing Brunch in peaches....

Posted by: Crooklyn at June 17, 2009 3:19 PM in response to Development Watch: 31 Kosciusko All Glassed Up

Mr.B

Dont mean to be a Tuesday A*hole, but if this would have been in any other neighborhood you have been posting "What an eyesore", but since is in the border of your Clinton Hill neighborhood all of a sudden this looks like it can be a great place. Com on man give me a break! stay consistent...

You killing me!

Posted by: Crooklyn at June 16, 2009 3:24 PM in response to Development Watch: 28 Quincy Gets Glassy

The location is very Ideal. Walking distance to the heart of Clinton Hill via Washington, walking distance to Prospect Park via underhill and walking distance to Fort Greene via Fulton. I use to live here and loved the building. This is a special Apt and should get some interest. Apt 2A sold for $580k last month and had half the Square footage.

Posted by: Crooklyn at May 21, 2009 1:46 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 555 Washington Avenue, #1A

lookingforabrownstone

Take your time and look, but an advise form a prospect buyer in myself. If you happen to run into a special house (which you would know once you see it), you better act quickly because buyers like yourself looking for a Landmarked Brownstone, with details and not much work to be done are out there in the Dozens. The best way to buy in the area is to walk around the blocks that you like and speak to the neighbors. Ask them if they know of someone that is selling and they will point the way. Negotiate with the owner, but dont try to pull a fast one or they will call your bluff, especially if you're white. Most owners of the special houses in the area are African American that their house is already payed off and trust me they are not in a rush to sale.

Good Luck!!!!

Posted by: Crooklyn at April 17, 2009 8:57 PM in response to Open House Picks

This area is way over developed by the Jews that owned or bought many of these empty lots and built crap. I onced thought this area was a cheap alternative to prime Wiiliamsburg, but from Bedford, Lorimer, Grand, Montrose L stops- the whole area is WAY over developed with many projects not even close to being finished. Unless the entire Ohio is moving to Hipsterville I see the area lagging along for many years. Rent use to be very profitable for an investment in the area. But with so many Condo projects going rental and not much demand, the rental market has taken a dive as well.

Thats whu I think landmarked Brownstone Brooklyn nabes are a much better investment then Williamsburg.

Posted by: Crooklyn at April 16, 2009 12:11 PM in response to Price Cuts at 194 Meserole Street

Bayridgegirl:

You got some serious issues to cope with, Medical help usually does the trick.

But I understand you're from Bayridge, probably the worst Brooklyn Neigh.

Just on thinking how far Bayridge is makes me wanna to move to East N.Y or Brownsville.

Posted by: Crooklyn at April 14, 2009 3:28 PM in response to House of the Day: 146 Halsey Street

Basementalist!!!!
Don't you get it, the world is gonna end so just Suck off!!!

But seriously speaking.. Rents in Bed Stuy has taken a nose dive just like the houses. Do your research, check Craigslist for rentals. Two Bedrooms in landmark blocks with details are going for $1300-$1400 and you can negotiate.

Posted by: Crooklyn at April 14, 2009 3:04 PM in response to House of the Day: 146 Halsey Street

I dont get it either...

But I got his attention...

That just made my day...

Posted by: Crooklyn at April 14, 2009 3:00 PM in response to House of the Day: 146 Halsey Street

Well Bayridge girl....

Maybe you should stay out of Bed Stuy if you gonna be sucking off The What. Wouldnt want you to get your feelings hurt. I hear he gets around, ask Dave, Biff, CW and 11217.

Posted by: Crooklyn at April 14, 2009 2:55 PM in response to House of the Day: 146 Halsey Street

There are some really good deals in Bed Stuy if you're willing to renovate. Here are some.

131 Decatur Street- Bet Marcus Garvey and Throop- $450k

324 Jefferson ave- Bet Marcy and Tomk- $650k

480 Putnam ave- Bet Throop and Tomks- $475k

All 4 floors with most details....

Get in while you fit in.

Posted by: Crooklyn at April 14, 2009 2:51 PM in response to House of the Day: 146 Halsey Street

When keeping it real goes wrong.....

times are hard these days, i suggest all yuppies looking to get high stay in doors and pop pills.

Posted by: Crooklyn at March 30, 2009 10:12 AM in response to Death at Eastern Parkway Drug Den

Nice backdrop view of your Clinton Hill Brownstone Mr.B (Yea right!).
Don't tell me you're selling out to those Dumbo recession proof bankers. Keep it real next time and take a picture in the hood.

Just food for thought, you do the dishes.

Posted by: Crooklyn at March 30, 2009 10:05 AM in response to Blogging for a Living

The funny thing is....

Well actually not funny.

All the streets named after an African American icon are usually some of the worst there are.

Sometimes it feels like a conspiracy theory.

Posted by: Crooklyn at January 19, 2009 11:30 AM in response to Martin Luther King Jr. Place: Small and Often Forgotten

I've seen them and I was very surpriced how nice they were. The only concern with these new developments is that the developer might be cutting corners to save money in these hard times. At the end the only loser will be the buyers since they would have to deal with higher maintenance fees to deal with the buildings problems. There's a real nice unit for sale next door at a good price. Hopefully someone buys it quickly.

http://www.corcoran.com/property/listing.aspx?Region=NYC&listingid=1379283

Posted by: Crooklyn at January 15, 2009 2:03 PM in response to Checking In On the Isabella Condos

Amzi:
It'll be a shame if that family loses that house over a dispute. Also its very hard to buy in this block. Its like a secret bed stuy code of honor if you can buy here, trust me i've been through a lot just to be considered worthy of buying here. The houses here rarely go on the market and when something is sold is done very quiet. I hope they can settle their differences and be an asset to the community. I love the house though, if I had a chance to buy across the street I think i would sale a kidney thats how much I love those houses.

Posted by: Crooklyn at January 8, 2009 10:11 PM in response to House of the Day: 404 Hancock Street

Amzi:

I love 119 Macdonough, but I don't think its for sale. I actually wanted to buy one of those Italianesque style houses across the street instead of the Queen anne style house I'm purchasing, but there are none for sale on that block. They are 21" wide, sit on a 146 Foot lot and have a front yard. Their details inside are a lot better since they were built first. They have marble fireplaces and better plaster detail. In the Bed Stuy house tour Griffin had the best house to show by far.

Posted by: Crooklyn at January 8, 2009 4:14 PM in response to House of the Day: 404 Hancock Street

Amzi:

Actually the house is not empty, but the owner is very old and she no longer can maintain this big house by herself. Hopefully we can meet once I close. Thank you

Posted by: Crooklyn at January 8, 2009 12:14 PM in response to House of the Day: 404 Hancock Street

Somebody must have really loved the house for them to pay that price. Seems a little too much for me when they are better houses similar price on better blocks.

Posted by: Crooklyn at January 8, 2009 12:08 PM in response to Last Week's Biggest Sales

Amzi:

Thank You, I've yet to close, but I can't wait. The neighbors have already been very supportive. The block (bet Throop & Tompkins) has to be one of the most architecturally amazing blocks in Brooklyn. Hope everything goes well.

Posted by: Crooklyn at January 7, 2009 6:08 PM in response to House of the Day: 404 Hancock Street

Thanks Guys. I'm really looking forward to joining the community. I really love Brooklyn.

Posted by: Crooklyn at January 7, 2009 5:44 PM in response to House of the Day: 404 Hancock Street

I like the Block as well as the house, the price is a little too high for a this type of house in the Stuy. There are some special houses in the area that do deserve every penny asked for it, but this is one is not it.

I'm currently under contract for a special 3-Fam house on Macdonough for $750k, it needs some work but has all original details. I want the house badly, but I don't know if I'll be making a mistake the way these house prices are dropping. I guess I'll roll the dice with the bank. We'll see if the bank gives me the loan.

Posted by: Crooklyn at January 7, 2009 3:30 PM in response to House of the Day: 404 Hancock Street

2009- Will begin as a very tough year but will turn around in the second half, especially once the media stop pressing negativity into our brains.

Posted by: Crooklyn at December 31, 2008 12:04 PM in response to 2009 Predictions and Resolutions?

Actually!!!

This industrial section in Bushwick with a bunch of old buildings turned into lofts has changed in past few years. There are a lot of Hipsters living around here and all nearby business are striving. That said its still a long ways before being fully gentrified, but at the pace that Williamsburg is going Bushwick borderline east Williamsburg (anywhere near the L train) is the most affordable living for these type of college kids, professional artist and entrepreneurs.

Posted by: Crooklyn at December 23, 2008 4:08 PM in response to A New Cafe for Bushwick

After further dueling on this situation I came to realize how bad of a move this was.

If this couple was looking to gut reno a Brownstone, they probably could have gotten a Brownstone shell in Fort green or Clinton Hill for the price they paid for their Stuy Heights home.

They basickly paid almost a million dollars (including labor) to live in a brownstone that you cannot get its value back.

Very bad move....

Posted by: Crooklyn at December 22, 2008 6:17 PM in response to Brownstone Interior Destroyed Modernized by Artist Couple

I think is the same owners from the pizza place on Dekalb and Washington. The pizza is great though, finally different food then the Choice market.

Posted by: Crooklyn at December 22, 2008 3:03 PM in response to Streetlevel: New Pizza Place Open on Grand Ave.

I wont be syrpriced if its Corcoran.....
Their Bed Stuy brokers at that time were crooks.

Posted by: Crooklyn at December 22, 2008 12:48 PM in response to Brownstone Interior Destroyed Modernized by Artist Couple

I hate this place. It should be a crime to gut a Brownstone.

I'm pretty sure they could have preserved and probably rebuilt some of the woodwork and details in this Brownstone. What they overlooked is that in Bed Stuy there are a lot of contractors that especialize in woodwork, plaster and preservation. Aren't these people so called artist? I agree that is up to the owners to renovate the inside of their homes as they please, but you can renovate and restorate tastefully.

Welcome to the neighborhood. By the way your property value just went down the drain.

Posted by: Crooklyn at December 22, 2008 12:05 PM in response to Brownstone Interior Destroyed Modernized by Artist Couple

No Cash$$$

Is as simple as that!!!

Posted by: Crooklyn at December 18, 2008 12:08 PM in response to Fort Greene Co-Housing Deal Falls Apart

A brownstone on 44th street between 5th and 6th ave. was sold for $800k in 2007 and it needed work so you would be in the ballpark.

Posted by: janko at September 15, 2009 5:18 PM in response to Sunset Park Brownstone Broker?

Some good real estate companies in Park Slope would be:
Corcoran
Brown/Harris/Stevens
Betancourt
Warren Lewis

I would say those are your 4 best bets

Posted by: gemini10 at September 15, 2009 5:21 PM in response to Sunset Park Brownstone Broker?

See this Brownstoner House of the Day post for more info on current sales prices in Sunset Park:

http://www.brownstoner.com/brownstoner/archives/2009/08/house_of_the_da_748.php

Posted by: mopar at September 15, 2009 5:30 PM in response to Sunset Park Brownstone Broker?

I agree with the other posters. I've bought and sold using both Corcoran and Brown Harris Stevens in Brooklyn Heights, and, in my experience, Corcoran did the superior job. I recommend Gail Morin at Corcoran (ggm@corcoran.com).

Posted by: CKDexterHaven at September 15, 2009 5:31 PM in response to Sunset Park Brownstone Broker?

I would recommend Aileen Truesdale at Brown Harris Stevens. She is very professional and understandable when it comes to a house that has been in a family for a long time. Where is this house located? Good Luck!

Posted by: dragontales at September 15, 2009 5:38 PM in response to Sunset Park Brownstone Broker?

"(don't go higher than 6%)

Posted by: gemini10 at September 15, 2009 3:36 PM"

Is that the going rate for commission now? For comparison, the rate in the UK is 2.5% for sole agency with a big-name agency (2% for most places) and even that is considered meaty with a lot of calls for it to be lowered.

Posted by: the chicken at September 15, 2009 5:50 PM in response to Sunset Park Brownstone Broker?

here's an article talking about it earlier this year:

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/law/article5933639.ece

Posted by: the chicken at September 15, 2009 5:52 PM in response to Sunset Park Brownstone Broker?

6% was standard before the real estate meltdown. But I have heard (from brokers themselves) that even "name brand" brokers (Corcoran, Brown Harris) were accepting 4% a few months ago.

Posted by: pmmtenement at September 15, 2009 6:05 PM in response to Sunset Park Brownstone Broker?

6% and you're being robbed. You can easily negotiate 3% in the current market.

Posted by: Zarathustra at September 15, 2009 6:29 PM in response to Sunset Park Brownstone Broker?

I agree. 6% is INSANE in this market (always was in my opinion, but hell, people were paying it). It seems the commissions have been negotiable in the last 9 months or so, and 3.5 or 4% is absolutely possible.

Posted by: Nokilissa at September 15, 2009 7:09 PM in response to Sunset Park Brownstone Broker?