Clermont Greene had an open house over the weekend. It looked like mostly walk-ins like me. They handed us the price sheet , telling us to pretty much ignore it. "Just name a price and we'll see what we can do." The Clermont side will be ready Jan./Feb. The Vanderbilt side is a few months behind. The managing company is determined not to go rental. Could rent-to-own be in their future?

Posted by: liexpat at October 27, 2008 9:39 AM in response to The Housing Crisis Has Arrived

Went to 263 Stuy open house yesterday. Some gorgeous original cherry wood details on the parlor floor. However, there are 4 sad little studio apartments on the top two floors.

The brokers are hoping the potential rentals will appeal to buyers. Who wants four tenants, especially in such close quarters? Not sexy.

Posted by: liexpat at July 28, 2008 7:19 AM in response to Open House Picks: Bed Stuy Edition

jbes There are projects in Fort Greene, Chelsea, LES and other "desired" neighborhoods. The projects being in an area does not define the area, especially one as large as Bed-Stuy. One the other hand, it is nice that people who have moved here really appreciate the area and its growing diversity.

Those who just see Bed-Stuy as a ghetto are more than welcome to stay away.

Posted by: liexpat at July 21, 2008 3:31 PM in response to Condos of the Day: 83 Halsey Street

Got it Dave. The financial reasons seem sound until I consider resale value. This seems great if people who already know each other own each unit. Having to share maintenance and other responsibilities equally others in the building could be tricky.

Posted by: liexpat at July 21, 2008 3:11 PM in response to Condos of the Day: 83 Halsey Street

I don't get buying a condo in a brownstone. Feels like a fad that will blow up in the faces of those who buy them.

I live in the historic district by the Utica stop on the A/C line. I really like this area.
The above listing is closer to the Nostrand stop, which I don't care for.

Overpriced and Illogical Investment.

Posted by: liexpat at July 21, 2008 2:54 PM in response to Condos of the Day: 83 Halsey Street

Hopefully the school won't be a problem. There is a schoolyard across from a few restaurants on DeKalb in Fort Greene. No license problem there. It seemed like an older video. Maybe they have it by now. I saw boxes of wine glasses on top of the bar last week.

Posted by: liexpat at July 9, 2008 5:05 PM in response to Wednesday Food & Drink Round-Up

I live a half block from Peaches and I peek in every time I pass. So excited! Hopefully, I can resist eating there too often. I wonder what this will mean for the future of this whole SOLA initiative.

Posted by: liexpat at July 9, 2008 12:20 PM in response to Wednesday Food & Drink Round-Up