Wha? Someone went into contact this summer at $2K+/sq foot on the Richard Meier fishbowl? That seems like a pre-Lehman price.

Posted by: Squattersrights at September 30, 2009 10:44 AM in response to Last Week's Biggest Sales

I love DoucheBO but all the windows have custom CityQuiet soundproofed windows--which means you'll never be able to open them or if you could, you wouldnt want to--Manhattan Bridge noise is relentless!

Posted by: Squattersrights at September 17, 2009 1:10 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 30 Main Street, #2C

I'd rather live in Bed Stuy or Ditmas Park...or not

Posted by: Squattersrights at September 17, 2009 12:50 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 30 Main Street, #2C

That because they have 2 baths-which takes away space from the common areas

Posted by: Squattersrights at September 15, 2009 1:25 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 84 Front Street, #8C

I know this building and although it has a doorman and a gym it's very close to the Manhattan Bridge and when that subway goes by...rumble rumble...get out yer earplugs! I think 700/sq foot is appropriate

Posted by: Squattersrights at September 15, 2009 12:55 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 84 Front Street, #8C

The 2,3 and A,C trains are quite close as well. Yes, it is loud-no doubt but I love the nabe. Personally, I am renting out a loft that I could never afford Downtown or in the Heights for that matter.

Posted by: Squattersrights at July 22, 2009 4:57 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 30 Main Street, #4G

lots of gallery space, frequent events: Galapagos, St Ann's Warehouse, gallery walks, Flea on Sundays, movies in the park, amazing views of Manhattan, river views, decent (and growing) selection of retail and restaurants, close to Manhattan--commute for me is now just 20 min instead of the 40 in Prospect Heights I had before. Nice selection of loft apartments. Nice parks on the water. Close to Brooklyn Heights.

Posted by: Squattersrights at July 22, 2009 3:24 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 30 Main Street, #4G

A lot of people on this blog don't "get" DUMBO. It's a great nabe if you are lucky enough to be far from the Manhattan Bridge

Posted by: Squattersrights at July 22, 2009 2:51 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 30 Main Street, #4G

The Sweeney Building is probably the 2nd best in DUMBO, right behind the ClockTower. You are far enough from the Manhattan Bridge and BQE to make your apt plenty quiet. Looks like you have some decent views as well. Very nice.

Posted by: Squattersrights at July 22, 2009 1:08 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 30 Main Street, #4G

Why did Barrette shut down so soon? That place was cool--loved the Burlesque...

Posted by: Squattersrights at July 10, 2009 12:43 PM in response to Pequena Expanding to Prospect Heights

My friend rode his bike cross country from LA-NYC through the desert heat, thunderstorms and driving hail and made it all the way, only to break down on the BQE. This "expressway" is a joke--crumbling infrastructure, a complete blight.

Posted by: Squattersrights at July 9, 2009 2:42 PM in response to BQE Rehab Comments Due Later This Month

that Butler Place condo was only 450 sq feet...750/sq foot in Prospect Heights?? Wow, I thought the bubble had burst

Posted by: Squattersrights at June 4, 2009 12:17 PM in response to Brooklyn Sales: Under a Million

sure, agreed-you cant assume every year you'd get this benefit---epecially in the later years when paying down the principal but most years early in the mortgage you are essentially paying down only interest so you'll get a nice rebate. Needs to be taken into account.

Posted by: Squattersrights at May 18, 2009 2:18 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 100 Remsen Street, #8K

tyburg6--are you including the mortgage tax deduction in your $325,000 figure?

Posted by: Squattersrights at May 18, 2009 1:22 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 100 Remsen Street, #8K

actually, now that I consider it further, they would be lucky to get $400K--there is no way it should presently get May 2007 prices

Posted by: Squattersrights at May 18, 2009 12:59 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 100 Remsen Street, #8K

perfect for a creative professional with an extra $1200/month to pay the very high maintenance! Take 10% off and it moves at $440K

Posted by: Squattersrights at May 18, 2009 12:49 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 100 Remsen Street, #8K

that will be LOUD

Posted by: Squattersrights at May 11, 2009 2:42 PM in response to Flea Popping Up in Manhattan Bridge Arch Sunday

Swine flu: One might counter that by saying that the posters saved some poor soul from losing his shirt and overpaying in a declining market. That seems to be plenty supportive of Brooklyn

Posted by: Squattersrights at May 5, 2009 5:20 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 225 Park Place, #2G-H

Poo mist is therapootic

I want some poopourri petals in a bathroom basket

Posted by: Squattersrights at May 5, 2009 2:29 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 225 Park Place, #2G-H

Do you guys realize how close this is to Prospect Park? This is Prospect Heights but about 100 feet from the Park Slope border. Deserves 600/sq feet for that location and maintenance: Should get FULL asking!

Posted by: Squattersrights at May 5, 2009 1:11 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 225 Park Place, #2G-H

Hey 11217, how's your Buenos Aires real estate search going?

Posted by: Squattersrights at April 30, 2009 4:35 PM in response to Brooklyn Sales: Under a Million

"How does a new condo ever hit 70% sold if banks are requiring 70% sold to loan money? What, they're expecting 7/10 of the people buying in a building to make an all-cash payment?"

Precisely--and there's the rub. Catch 22. These will sit. Anyone with $300K in cash lying around aint moving to Washington Ave.

Posted by: Squattersrights at April 30, 2009 1:43 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 655 Washington Avenue, Apt. 3B

Just do the math--no sense in debating whether I know the nabe or not--you can rent a similar apt there for $1400. Would you pay that sort of premium to buy right now in a very uncertain market? It's your money

Posted by: Squattersrights at April 29, 2009 1:35 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 175 Eastern Parkway, #6N

bxgrl I lived there and know it well. I could rent out something similar for $1400/month. Why would I pay $2K+ per month (including mortgage tax deduction) for this- especially in a declining market. You would be lucky to get $275K for this in one year's time

Posted by: Squattersrights at April 29, 2009 1:24 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 175 Eastern Parkway, #6N

Not a bad deal for $310,000 not $379,000--no way I'm paying $665/per sq foot in this neighborhood.

Posted by: Squattersrights at April 29, 2009 1:17 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 175 Eastern Parkway, #6N

Case Shiller only single family homes, not coops/condos in NYC--so I would look at this data in context

Posted by: Squattersrights at April 29, 2009 9:43 AM in response to Case Shiller Index: Negative Numbers Across the Board

subway access is good F, C,A and 2,3--and I believe it is zoned for PS 8--which is pretty good
no supermarket is a HUGE drawback

i think aesthetically it is a nice nabe

Posted by: Squattersrights at April 23, 2009 3:47 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 70 Washington Street, #4S

Curious--I don't live in DUMBO but it seems like a pretty nice place to live if you can deal with the subway noise

Why the hatin' on DUMBO? Is it a lack of retail, groceries, parking--or just simply a douchebag vibe that Brownstone Brooklyn has an aversion to?

Posted by: Squattersrights at April 23, 2009 2:07 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 70 Washington Street, #4S

Pretty apt! Without a floor plan, I assume this place is about 550 sq feet. With a likely continued downturn ahead, 600/sq feet is a reasonable offer-- especially with the somewhat pricey maintenance which is over $1 per sq foot. I'd price it lower but it has a nice roofdeck:

$375,000

Posted by: Squattersrights at April 2, 2009 1:02 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 59 Pineapple Street, #5I

The What reminds me of Sean Connery on the Will Farrell Jeopardy parody skit: "Suck It Trebeck"

Posted by: Squattersrights at March 31, 2009 2:59 PM in response to House of the Day: 93 2nd Street

excuse 11217, he is very busy looking for premium property in Buenos Aires and cannot post intelligently at this time

Posted by: Squattersrights at March 3, 2009 4:03 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 344 6th Avenue, #2

ruh-roh, DIBS is angry

EPIC FAIL

whant whaa whaa....

Posted by: Squattersrights at February 19, 2009 1:13 PM in response to How the Financial Crisis May Not Be So Bad for New York

hey DIBS 11217 is calling, he wants his water back

Posted by: Squattersrights at February 19, 2009 1:06 PM in response to How the Financial Crisis May Not Be So Bad for New York

please forgive 11217---he is too busy researching real estate in Buenos Aires for purchase to comment appropriately. You see, he knows a great deal about Argentine culture as a result of 4 weeks there and a Berlitz handbook. Se va a perder su remera...lol

Posted by: Squattersrights at February 19, 2009 12:47 PM in response to How the Financial Crisis May Not Be So Bad for New York

11271--no I saying your are naive to think you know something based on 6 WEEKS in a country with as many cultural quirks and nuances as Argentina. In fact, it's downright annoyingly presumptious to think you have a good handle on how things work there.

Posted by: Squattersrights at February 9, 2009 3:19 PM in response to Most Post-2006 Condo Buyers Are Underwater?

DIBS: No sir, I love Buenos Aires but I smell a bit of naiveté in the air, that's all.

Posted by: Squattersrights at February 9, 2009 1:47 PM in response to Most Post-2006 Condo Buyers Are Underwater?

11217--So you've visited Recoleta a few times and want to buy. You've spent a grand total of 1 month there and make sweeping statements about the city. Have fun getting your CDI and hope you have enough luck to hire an honest agent. I promise you the process will be a humbling experience.

Posted by: Squattersrights at February 9, 2009 1:29 PM in response to Most Post-2006 Condo Buyers Are Underwater?

11217 what do you know about Buenos Aires?--I lived there for 4 years and still have close friends there and can tell you it MUCH more provincial than NYC--and many other European cities for that matter. Please, just because it's the IT city right among the New York Magazine crowd with ad-nauseum glossy spreads in Travel and Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler doesn't give it that "buzz" you reference.

Posted by: Squattersrights at February 9, 2009 12:54 PM in response to Most Post-2006 Condo Buyers Are Underwater?

Nothing not true about the article but usually one of the major factors leading to default on common charge payments (in addition to losing one's job obviously) is skyrokceting common charge payments which happens when a new construction condo loses its tax abatemet status and the charges skyrocket year over year. Not all condos exist under this arrangement

Posted by: Squattersrights at February 9, 2009 10:48 AM in response to Most Post-2006 Condo Buyers Are Underwater?

This is only in the case of new construction condos under the auspices of tax abatement; NTY wants to smear the condos across the board--

Posted by: Squattersrights at February 9, 2009 10:31 AM in response to Most Post-2006 Condo Buyers Are Underwater?

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