To 11217. As someone said earlier, there is no need to disparage. Neighborhoods that are great need only speak of what they have to offer in order to sell themselves. To say that Fort Greene has peaked is obviously inaccurate. Hyperbolic statements do not add to a rational fact-based discussion of any matter. What would be helpful is if people like you, 11217, tell others about your own personal Brooklyn real estate success story. I also believe that the era of selling a few years later hoping for an easy profit are behind us. Also, I've seen quite a few young families at Forte. They may have considerations besides the aesthetic which you find objectionable.

Posted by: LogicalCalm at August 27, 2008 12:18 PM in response to Closing Bell: Top of the Toren

The Forte and Toren should not be compared. I have been to both. The simple facts are these. Forte is in an actual neighborhood - Fort Greene. It is less than three (safe) blocks away from the Atlantic Avenue, Nevins Street, and Dekalb subway stations. It is three blocks from Fort Greene Park. It is a very short walk to great restaurants, shops, and hang-out spots in Fort Greene, like those on Dekalb and Fulton. Fort Greene a heterogeneous mix of families and younger people. Fort Greene is actually getting better by the day, as opposed to merely hoping for it. The solid plans for arts development in the BAM cultural district can only be a plus. New restaurants and shops are popping up on both Dekalb and Fulton regularly. Forte is quiet as it is not on a major roadway like Flatbush. You can safely walk from the subway to the Forte as it is not in a desolate area. I could go on. That being said, I have no plans to move to the Forte - I just got out of grad school and cannot afford anything. I have a great friend who does live there and enjoys the area immensely. Forte may not suit everybody's tastes. No place does. But honest people cannot deny what Forte's Fort Greene neighborhood has to offer.

Posted by: LogicalCalm at August 27, 2008 7:57 AM in response to Closing Bell: Top of the Toren