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.
Seems like a lot to furnish doesn’t it? I’m against that much space for one reason and one reason only. My in-laws will come to town and NOT get an overpriced hotel room rammed down their throats. Because of the cost of a hotel room, they only visit once a year. If I had that much space, they would be here every weekend. I can’t live like that. I therefore shudder when I look at that picture. Because someone inside is miserable and hiding from the mother in law.
looks good to me. take this baby over a brownstone anyday and I like brownstones too. the light, garage, size,… what’s there to not like about it
Never mind the cars, I want to see the guy’s daughters!!
“Considering how opinionated all of us are, i find it funny some of us seem so taken aback by the fact that Mr. B. has an opinion too. (And who among us has not made a “virtue” of his opinion?)”
If Mr. B says dumb sh*t – we call him out, just like you called out jscheff for saying dumb sh*t about crown heights.
i’m sure the owner of this house would find mr b’s post just as offensive as you founded the crown heights one.
My recs for brownstoner:
For you dog: Narrows Botanical Garden. -The only botanical garden that allows dogs. 72nd and shore rd.
Check out Ovington st between 3rd and Ridge -they are considering historic status for this block.
Some nice homes are tucked away in the 80s between ridge and shore rd like the pp said.
For a great cupcake visit Robicelli’s on 3rd and 86th. they finished 2nd at the Williamsburg cupcake contest over the summer.
Also check out two homes that are visible from colonial rd and I think the block is 76th. They sit at the top of two hills and are absolutely glorious. They may be hard to see through the trees at this time of year but in the winter they are completely visibile and amazing.
Also check out 76th between 3rd and ridge. Some interesting stuff there.
I could go on since there’s lots of interesting stuff in BR but must go.
Have fun
PS – don’t forget to eat at Tanoreen!
“Whaddaya think? My guess is a 7-series BMW and an Escalade in the garage.”
Maserati for sure
1. This is Mr. B’s blog.
2. We all post on Mr. B’s blog.
3. Considering how opinionated all of us are, i find it funny some of us seem so taken aback by the fact that Mr. B. has an opinion too. (And who among us has not made a “virtue” of his opinion?)
Not to my taste but I think it’s just fine. There is a nice rhythm to the massing. It works because it’s a corner property.
Whaddaya think? My guess is a 7-series BMW and an Escalade in the garage.
Thanks etson! Glad somebody responded to my aside. 🙂 Exactly the kind of suggestions I was looking for.