I have gone to see the building several times, and each time I am disappointed. I was excited at the prospect of new architecture in this spot, but the proportions of this building lack elegance. It sits, squat and lumpen, in disharmony with its surroundings. Too bad, really. But I have not been impressed by the other Meier buildings in Manhattan, so I am not surprised.

Posted by: punko at August 24, 2007 11:37 AM in response to Glass Construction Towering Over Brooklyn

That building on Joralemon has insanely high maintenance, which is why the purchase price is relatively low. Before the market went crazy people could not give those apartments away.

Posted by: punko at August 25, 2007 8:12 AM in response to Residential Sales in Brooklyn

It's a great idea in theory but the sidewalks on both Henry and Cranberry are much too narrow. Doubt that it will fly. I just wish the place would reopen soon...

Posted by: punko at September 18, 2007 1:44 PM in response to Uncommon Grounds Asking for Uncommon Seating Tonight

They are also filming on Hicks Street between Pierrepont and Clark, in a wood-frame house. They have been prepping the house for about two weeks and apparently they will be there for about another two weeks.

Posted by: punko at September 19, 2007 4:11 PM in response to O State Street, Where Art Thou?

There is also no doorman at this building. Most people buying a large apartment in a building such as this would prefer a doorman, no?

Posted by: punko at September 20, 2007 1:25 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 24 Monroe Place Reduced

There are two parking garages a very short walk from this building: on Henry (75 Henry Street) and on Clinton (40 Clinton).

Posted by: punko at September 21, 2007 7:31 AM in response to Co-op of the Day: 24 Monroe Place Reduced

I lived at 8th Avenue and 5th Street, and 8th Avenue was noisy, to say the least. The cars go flying down that street, and more than once I was shocked by the awful sounds of cars smashing into things. Ambulances on their way to Methodist Hospital also make a lot of noise. While "noisy" is perhaps a subjective thing, I think a decibel meter would prove that this is hardly a tranquil, quiet street.

Posted by: punko at October 9, 2007 5:15 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 101 8th Avenue

A lack of view and lack of natural light will make the place tough to sell if the market softens. But if you like it, go for it. I personally find dark apartments depressing, and I disagree that a view ceases to matter after a while. I have a great view--Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State building, etc--and never get tired of it, nor of the fact that I only have to have lights on during the day if it is raining.

Posted by: punko at October 15, 2007 8:49 PM in response to Dumb to buy a gorgeous pre-war apt with no view?

The brownstone comments are so tedious that I blanch when I see the numbers, given the fact that this blog seems to draw a strangely large number of truly nasty people. So a lack of comments, for this reader, is a plus.

Posted by: punko at October 15, 2007 8:52 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 40 Ocean Parkway

Brownstoner, you have got to be kidding. Looks wretched to me.

Posted by: punko at October 17, 2007 5:07 PM in response to House of the Day: 328 East 7th Street