Hey Action (and other "guests") - please check the IP for this particular posting - I'm not a broker, nor am I a "shill" (thanks for the definition 3:26). I am however one of the new homeowners who purchased in this building, so maybe I'm a bit biased.
However, I'm also a long-time reader of the site, and I think, a fairly un-deluded person. I'm very curious as the level of vitrol in regards to this particular building. Although I acknowledge that brokers use this site in nefarious ways, I can personally tell you that all the positive stuff you are reading above is actually true. In terms of the quality of the construction, the appliances, etc, I couldn't be happier. But beyond that, the people I've dealt with (the broker, the developer, even the contractor) have all been a pleasure.
I know - if it's not some terrible, hellacious experience in the annals of NYC real estate, I MUST be lying. I must have an agenda here.
-or-
maybe it's one of those rare cases where its actually true. I mean, I'm only going by own personal experience with this one, so it is subjective.
Just read the posts from the people who have actually been here, for the most part (sorry 2:17 - hope you have better luck out there finding a place that suits you better), and you'll find they are fairly positive. Now you've also got two homeowners in the building chiming in.
Personally? I looked at a LOT of the brand-new, big-box, condo buildings going up in the parts of town that were in my price range (williamsburg, south slope, etc) - most of them, yes, Vue, Crest, et al, I'm talking to you, were just shoddily-built and quickly thrown up (in addition to just being uninspired, design-wise) I'm truly surprised that more developers aren't going the re-purposing route. I'd much rather be in a smaller building where I might actually be neighborly with my neighbors. Plus, I like the synthesis of having modern amenities while still retaining some of the character of the original building.
But hey, its not for everyone. I could've bought a house way out in the 'burbs (or an entire neighborhood in Cleveland), but it suits me just fine, and that's all I care about.
(sorry if this ends up being posted twice - didn't see it go up the first time)
Hey Action (and other "guests") - please check the IP for this particular posting - I'm not a broker, nor am I a "shill" (thanks for the definition 3:26). I am however one of the new homeowners who purchased in this building, so maybe I'm a bit biased.
However, I'm also a long-time reader of the site, and I think, a fairly un-deluded person. I'm very curious as the level of vitrol in regards to this particular building. Although I acknowledge that brokers use this site in nefarious ways, I can personally tell you that all the positive stuff you are reading above is actually true. In terms of the quality of the construction, the appliances, etc, I couldn't be happier. But beyond that, the people I've dealt with (the broker, the developer, even the contractor) have all been a pleasure.
I know - if it's not some terrible, hellacious experience in the annals of NYC real estate, I MUST be lying. I must have an agenda here.
-or-
maybe it's one of those rare cases where its actually true. I mean, I'm only going by own personal experience with this one, so it is subjective.
Just read the posts from the people who have actually been here, for the most part (sorry 2:17 - hope you have better luck out there finding a place that suits you better), and you'll find they are fairly positive. Now you've also got two homeowners in the building chiming in.
Personally? I looked at a LOT of the brand-new, big-box, condo buildings going up in the parts of town that were in my price range (williamsburg, south slope, etc) - most of them, yes, Vue, Crest, et al, I'm talking to you, were just shoddily-built and quickly thrown up (in addition to just being uninspired, design-wise) I'm truly surprised that more developers aren't going the re-purposing route. I'd much rather be in a smaller building where I might actually be neighborly with my neighbors. Plus, I like the synthesis of having modern amenities while still retaining some of the character of the original building.
But hey, its not for everyone. I could've bought a house way out in the 'burbs (or an entire neighborhood in Cleveland), but it suits me just fine, and that's all I care about.
(sorry if this ends up being posted twice - didn't see it go up the first time)
Posted by: brklynrkx at March 17, 2008 8:48 PM in response to Condos of the Day: 188 15th Street