IMBY's Tour of South Slope Frames
Blogger IMBY takes a break from chronicling the shoddy construction practices at 406 15th Street to document a restoration revival in the South Slope that has sprung up amidst, inspite of and against the encroachment of predominately low-quality, ugly new construction. While there are plenty of unremarkable houses in this area, seeing photos of so…
Blogger IMBY takes a break from chronicling the shoddy construction practices at 406 15th Street to document a restoration revival in the South Slope that has sprung up amidst, inspite of and against the encroachment of predominately low-quality, ugly new construction. While there are plenty of unremarkable houses in this area, seeing photos of so many beautiful woodframes in one place is a great reminder of what a strong architectural heritage it actually has.
South Slopes Got Wood [IMBY]
Is Scarano making all the posts today? Those frame houses are just terrific. If they were in Park Slope or Brooklyn Heights they’d cost a fortune. Looks like people have been buying and fixing those up in recent years. The neighborhhod really seems to be coming on.
Speaking of developing the areas with these smaller wood-frame south slope houses, it’s reminding me how in Los Angeles there is an area nicknamed “Norma Triangle” that has mostly cute, small bungalows, many of which are wood-frame, and that area became a very popular neighborhood for wealthy, gay male professionals. I.e. men who didn’t have families and didn’t need tons of space, but could do high-end renos on these houses, make cute gardens in front, and when you drive down these streets they are so picturesque and fun.
I’ve actually always wondered if there was a grant program like this. Throughout these areas, we have seen how historic renovation of these homes can revitalize neighborhoods. (Not to say that new construction can’t — just that in the current environment, it often doesn’t.) Seems like an interesting community redevelopment program.
Also, it’s about time for a South Slope Wood Frame House Tour. Like ’em or not, this is a distinct architectual style (or more likely styles) that people have been investing in to bring back to life. And some of the interiors of these houses — many of which lost their interior detailing a long time ago or never had much to begin with — are really interesting.
Quite a good chuckle at the last one from 12:23pm.
abe, so you are proposing to put up your own BS developments like “cheaply made homes I once did in parts of Nassau” in place of the century plus sustainable housing stock in the South Slope/ Greenwood Hts.?
Boy, I feel grateful that you want to replace our sustainable housing stock with more crap called “New Quality Construction.” Go back to Nassau!
Renovate, don’t obliterate…abe.
12:23 is the same guy. It’s probably Fedders himself.
I agree with Eryximachus. Those framed homes are disgusting and remind me of the cheaply made homes I once did in parts of Nassau. Those 95% dont add value to the neighborhood. New Quality Construction is the way to go. Sorry but there is a reason why its prime developer territory
yeah, south slope is lookin’ prettier these days. lots of efforts underway to de- “archie bunker” the homes.
the transformation over the last two years has been pretty remarkable…
Nice Eryximachus, just mow em’ all down and start over is it? Typical BS.
An original thought from you would be nice for once, other than “bomb ’em and build ’em.”
Eryximachus — You are an idiot. You are also wrong. If you are going to make a claim like that, at least back it up with some supporting detail.