As per papacabo's comments, I walked by and this property is a complete dump. No work has started - the roof has numerous holes in it, the foundation looks like it needs serious work, and the work permits have actually expired.
The renderings and copy from the listing are, IMO, BLANTANT and SHAMEFUL misrepresentations by Ellen at Brooklyn Bridge Realty. The property description clearly states that, "...this lovely 19th century carriage house HAS BEEN tastefully reconfigured to create two, unique, side-by-side town homes", more than suggesting that the work is done and the places are ready for a new owner to move in. It’s misleading and pretty slimy... though I guess I'm in good company as the NYTimes Real Estate and Brownstoner editors fell for it as well.
As per papacabo's comments, I walked by and this property is a complete dump. No work has started - the roof has numerous holes in it, the foundation looks like it needs serious work, and the work permits have actually expired.
The renderings and copy from the listing are, IMO, BLANTANT and SHAMEFUL misrepresentations by Ellen at Brooklyn Bridge Realty. The property description clearly states that, "...this lovely 19th century carriage house HAS BEEN tastefully reconfigured to create two, unique, side-by-side town homes", more than suggesting that the work is done and the places are ready for a new owner to move in. It’s misleading and pretty slimy... though I guess I'm in good company as the NYTimes Real Estate and Brownstoner editors fell for it as well.
Boo Brooklyn Bridge Realty!
Posted by: BT at June 20, 2009 4:29 PM in response to House of the Day: 244 Hall Street