Checking in on the Argyle
This summer the sales team for the Argyle, the 60-unit condo on 7th Street and 4th Avenue, touted that the building was “above 70 percent sold.” So far, however, there have only been 31 unit closings in the building, plus a bunch of parking spot sales. Meanwhile, 10 condos in the building are currently on…
This summer the sales team for the Argyle, the 60-unit condo on 7th Street and 4th Avenue, touted that the building was “above 70 percent sold.” So far, however, there have only been 31 unit closings in the building, plus a bunch of parking spot sales. Meanwhile, 10 condos in the building are currently on the market, according to StreetEasy. Move-ins began in June, and at around the same time prices were raised (?!) a bit on a couple of pads. As it stands, asks are ranging from $459,000 for a 646-sf, 1-bedroom to $965,000 for a 1,239-sf, 3-bedroom.
Argyle Listings [StreetEasy] GMAP
How the Argyle Greets 4th Avenue [Brownstoner]
Argyle Closings Happening, But Watch That Punch List [Brownstoner]
First Closings Recorded at the Argyle [Brownstoner]
DOB OK’s the Argyle [Brownstoner]
The Argyle Unveiled [Brownstoner]
*Yes the main enterance is on 7th between 3rd and 4th
Majority on the units of the Argyle is on the quiet side of 7th street if I am not mistaken. In fact, the main entrance is on 7th St side.
but i do agree with the rest of what you were saying 11217.
and when i say the park is gross i mean, get the horses out of the park and maybe it wont be gross. 😕
*rob*
quote:
the oasis that is Prospect Park.
you have very low standards. that park is gross
*rob*
4th Avenue is also a great place to get a flat tire fixed. Great place btw Warren and St. Marks.
Of course, Dave. I’m with you. I live on a super quiet tree-lined block and that’s where I’ll stay, but there are definitely people who don’t need or want the quiet and would rather be in an environment like this one. For all the crap talk about 4th Avenue (Novo, etc) it does look to me that many of these buildings did in fact sell well/out.
Northsloperenter: To answer your question, I think most streets in Williamsburg look FAR worse than 4th Avenue. Even if the buildings are slightly more attractive (not saying much) the actual streets themselves are in terrible condition, there are TONS more abandoned buildings/sites, lots more graffiti and there is next to ZERO greenery around. At least on 4th you can walk up to 5th and see some trees on the street and then keep going and find the oasis that is Prospect Park.
But of course Williamsburg is tons more “fun” than 5th Avenue for a subset of young people in this city. There’s no denying that, and those people don’t care what the neighborhood looks like physically.
“BHO, you coming on Thursday????”
No, DIBS. Anon ’til half off! Only then will I come out, throw on diaper pants and a BHO wifebeater, do the kid ‘n play dance and smash feet with The What on Fulton/Grand to ‘Can’t Touch This’.
***Bid half off peak comps***
4th ave is certainly “close to” many things. Which is fine, if you live “out” of your home. If you live “in” your home, then it’s not so great.
Also depends on who you are and what you value.
If you want gritty and edgy and, for some reason, still want to move to park slope, then I guess 4th ave is your place.
If you want something quieter and more family friendly, then you will want to look at 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, or PPW.
Oh, and I haven’t been in Williamsburg for a few years — are the streets really still so crappy and hideous? I remember visiting a friend and thinking “great apartment — horrible walk to the subway”.
11217, your point is well taken, but I don’t want to live on top of everything. I want a nice quiet block with not a lot of traffic, vehicle or foot, and I want to be less than 15 minutes away from everything by subway or car service!!!!