wow, turns out the anti-What is just as annoying and hyperbolic as the What.

Posted by: y00phemism at September 15, 2008 11:06 PM in response to Wall Street Reorg: Impact on Real Estate?

whoops, my freudian slip is showing...

Posted by: y00phemism at August 16, 2008 12:37 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 110 Hicks Street

Thanks Emigre, I didn't know that. It argues for having a really good lawyer in your corner when negotiating the contract.

Posted by: y00phemism at August 15, 2008 1:56 PM in response to Delays at 317 16th Street

Can't the owners join forces in a condo association and lean on the developer to speed things up? I believe it only takes 50% ownership to form an association.

Suite 16 condo owners are threatening to sue their developer for negligent building maintenance, problems with wiring and plumbing, a promised gym that never was completed, etc.

A lot of these new developments that are hitting the market are running into financing problems due to low sales. They're cutting their losses - and cutting costs wherever they can. Sux for the buyers.

Posted by: y00phemism at August 15, 2008 12:12 PM in response to Delays at 317 16th Street

I'm sure you've heard the saw about location. Where else in the US do Korean typhoons want a pied-a-terre for their brats? Akron? I don't think so.

Posted by: y00phemism at August 14, 2008 10:01 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 110 Hicks Street

I mean $795K, not $795, durf.

Posted by: y00phemism at August 14, 2008 6:19 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 110 Hicks Street

There's a 2-bedroom listed in my building in Chelsea for $795... virtually the same size, pre-war, elevator bldg, decorative fireplace, high floor, great street. I'll be interested to see which one sells first.

Posted by: y00phemism at August 14, 2008 5:46 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 110 Hicks Street

I think the "Photo Tour" was taken with a cell phone. That had been dropped in a vat of vaseline.

This apartment seems great -- but if it's on the street side, loudness. #4A sold for $699 in Dec. '07, so maybe this price isn't such a reach.

Posted by: y00phemism at August 7, 2008 1:12 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 1405 8th Avenue

The Developers Group has more info, but not prices, on their site:
http://thedevelopersgroup.com/buildings/building.aspx?buildingid=1152&
The prices seem high, especially when combined with those cc costs.

Posted by: y00phemism at July 31, 2008 11:24 AM in response to Sales Begin at The Isabella

Good closet space, highish ceilings, but no outdoor space (except for the shared "zen-inspired garden" which is embarrassingly bad). No parking space. There's so much new construction around this area, lots of competition. I think the price will have to drop a little bit more, considering the state of the market right now.

Posted by: y00phemism at July 30, 2008 1:40 PM in response to Condo of the Day: Resale at The Washington

Hm, maybe Ikea will create a "first class" section for those who purchase a $500 "Flöomp" vs. a $2 "Glorm" -- those customers will have to sit in the stern and breathe diesel fumes.

Posted by: y00phemism at July 16, 2008 2:53 PM in response to No More Free Rides From Ikea?

I would pay that. Cheaper than a stick of gum, and way better, hands down.

Posted by: y00phemism at July 14, 2008 10:29 PM in response to Monday Blogwrap