Bay Ridge McMansion
Returning from our refinancing closing a couple of weeks ago, we drove down Ridge Boulevard in Bay Ridge for a few blocks. There were some very charming houses we saw. This one at the corner of 86th Street was not one of them.
Returning from our refinancing closing a couple of weeks ago, we drove down Ridge Boulevard in Bay Ridge for a few blocks. There were some very charming houses we saw. This one at the corner of 86th Street was not one of them.
I go back to the challenge that FSRG made a few weeks ago. For every work new construction that Mr. B. considers to be hideous, I would like him to show one that meets his approval.
This is one big-ass house but seriously- we’ve seen far more homes that are truly ugly. This one looks well kept, and design wise it may not be my taste but it is not ugly. in fact, the design is nice.
Just awful. It looks like there is no way to enter the house except through the garage. Even mansions in LA have real front doors. Here, the “front door” is the garage that takes center stage on the most prominent street facade.
It couldn’t be tackier IMHO. Pretentious and tacky.
Newsflash to architect: Even medieval fortresses had front doors.
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I guess it’s fun documenting the adventures of someone who grew up in the cocoon known as the Upper East Side, as he discovers other parts of the city.
omfg benson are you SERIOUS? im sorry but old money is sooooo much better than new money. i can’t stand new money NYC-ers. barf!
*rob*
Lechacal, there’s enough space above the garage for you to park your F-16!
I’ve seen this place in person and liked it. I could live there. Call me crazy.
I agree with most people here. There’s so much hideous new construction around, but I just don’t find this one so bad. Not really my taste, and too big, but attractive in its own way, and nicely cared for. I could easily see it in Pacific Heights in San Francisco. For that matter, if you took away the poles and power lines and pavement, I could almost see it in the Tuscan countryside… Maybe in person it looks worse (i.e., cheaper/chintzier).
Anyway, on a kind of related note, was thinking of taking a first-time field trip to Bay Ridge this weekend, just to have a walk around a different neighborhood. Any suggestions for routes? What about places to eat with dog-friendly outdoor seating? And best parks to take the dog to? Thanks!
Clearly I’m in the minority here… well there is plenty of room for different views when it comes to aesthetics. I personally don’t like this house, others do. I’m sure we would all be shocked – SHOCKED – if we learned we had different taste in music.
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that was plucked from somewhere in New Jersey and airlifted to Brooklyn.
Oh stfu already about jersey houses. 1.) there are houses in most of new jersey that are 10x hotter than ANYTHING in brooklyn and 2.) well just re-read number one and get back to me.
jersey hating is so last millenium.
*rob*
kensingtonian – this is bay ridge. the house is on 86th and ridge blvd, right on the corner. dyker heights is at least 10 avenues east.