Here's what Brownstoner does best: organize flea market events. Just a thought: how about sticking to this line of work? Or do you still receive enough $$$$$$ from your secretive and undisclosed benefactors (that is large Brooklyn brokerage firms) to have a reason good enough to continue giving veiled legitimacy and free publicity to those deserving of it (oops, sorry, to continue... "blogging")?

Posted by: Ijosephaaronow at July 5, 2009 11:27 PM in response to Closing Bell: Flea on the Fourth (and the Fifth!)

Fair enough, bk14. We think they did a nice job with this listing, as we said, but you're definitely starting at a disadvantage using a relatively unknown broker. You better have a pretty good reason for doing it--otherwise, why not just go FSBO. After all, anyone can put a listing in The Times. If you're paying a broker fee, presumably you want maximum marketing power...

Posted by: brownstoner at June 3, 2009 1:36 PM

Fair enough!? You never stop rooting for those who pay your bills, which is to say large brokers in the area. When does Brownstoner finally realize that those times have long passed? The market has changed. Corcoran is going under, and many other conglomerate brokerage firms are not doing well. Having endless sales listed doesn't mean a large broker will in fact SELL any of them. Marketing power? Marketing power rests with those who work hard, don't complain, and help their customers (be it sellers or landlords) ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS, a sale, a rental.

Haven't you been one of many to continually report on large firm's failures to SELL innumerable condos? Haven't you reported on many a developer's project GOING BANKRUPT because your beloved large firms couldn't perform?

Interesting that you would keep on rooting for the big guys - let's face it. Their time has passed.

Posted by: Ijosephaaronow at July 5, 2009 11:19 PM in response to House of the Day: 240 Dean Street

You're biased anyway, so why exactly would you care? After all, you need to keep the people who pay your bills happy, don't you?

Posted by: Ijosephaaronow at January 4, 2009 4:54 AM in response to A Thought on Comments

Quick update: you folks @ Brownstoner are wrong. Found this website....
http://www.streeteasy.com/nyc/building/375-myrtle-avenue-brooklyn
Apparently, none of the apts ever went into contract, let alone sold. And my brother confirmed this. Everyone living in the building rents their apt.

Posted by: Ijosephaaronow at January 4, 2009 4:27 AM in response to The Clermont Reborn As Rentals

did i mention my brother's apartment was beautiful? and a great deal compared to anything in the building's vicinity? fifth floor, great views, gym, loads of windows, even his own parking spot! and you should see the appliances! this building was definitely built for sales originally - and he gets to rent it for a lot less than a mortgage would have cost him!

Posted by: Ijosephaaronow at November 3, 2008 6:59 PM in response to The Clermont Reborn As Rentals

and my brother said they were told by the building's management that NONE of the apartments were sold. one was in contract, and the buyer backed out.

Posted by: Ijosephaaronow at November 3, 2008 6:56 PM in response to The Clermont Reborn As Rentals

and my brother said they were told by the building's management that NONE of the apartments were sold. one was in contract, and the buyer backed out.

Posted by: Ijosephaaronow at November 3, 2008 6:55 PM in response to The Clermont Reborn As Rentals

annon718, you sure you have acquaintances who rented in the building? my brother rented here; they got their lease on time; and they were told there were only 8 apartments READY FOR OCCUPANCY (not as you were informed 8 vacancies) for nov 1.

maybe you should all double-check your sources (that is if you're not all in fact corcoran brokers) before you make a jump at the keyboard?

Posted by: Ijosephaaronow at November 3, 2008 6:53 PM in response to The Clermont Reborn As Rentals

annon718, you sure you have acquaintances who rented in the building? my brother rented here; they got their lease on time; and they were told there were only 8 apartments READY FOR OCCUPANCY (not as you were informed 8 vacancies) for nov 1.

maybe you should all double-check your sources (that is if you're not all in fact corcoran brokers) before you make a jump at the keyboard?

Posted by: Ijosephaaronow at November 3, 2008 6:51 PM in response to The Clermont Reborn As Rentals

lisa, do you also have a little problem where sometimes you forget to remove wrong pix too?

Posted by: Ijosephaaronow at October 30, 2008 12:52 PM in response to TOH House Revealed

wrong address. 400 sterling.
checked out the website - it's funny! finally a great design crew not taking themselves too seriously...! thumbs up!

Posted by: Ijosephaaronow at October 30, 2008 12:29 PM in response to TOH House Revealed