Corco Sets Up Shop in Williamsburg
The real estate market is alive and well in Williamsburg. Or not. Sandwiched between bagels and hardware, Corcoran’s latest office—their fourth in the borough, first in the Burg—opened yesterday in a L-shaped space that runs through from a storefront at 241 Bedford Avenue to an entrance on North 3rd Street (above). Under the watch of…
The real estate market is alive and well in Williamsburg. Or not. Sandwiched between bagels and hardware, Corcoran’s latest office—their fourth in the borough, first in the Burg—opened yesterday in a L-shaped space that runs through from a storefront at 241 Bedford Avenue to an entrance on North 3rd Street (above). Under the watch of broker Eric McFarland, the office has room for 42 brokers and is currently about 2/3 full. The office launches with a couple of big projects already under its belt, 349 Metropolitan and 100 North 3rd Street. Whether this is a prescient call that will position the Big C to cash in on the thousands of units slated to come online in the area in the next few years or a case of being the last one to board a sinking ship remains to be seen. Either way, it can’t be good news for the likes of Apartments & Lofts. GMAP
Brooklyn Brewery already left.
Opening up in Gowanus/Park Slope.
A few new big clubs opening up in Gowanus on 4th and 3rd Avenues as well. Also this really cool new outdoor BBQ joint.
It’s becoming what Willliamsburg was 15 years ago.
If you want to actually make money on real estate, take a look around. It’s a really nice industrial/artsy vibe without all the million dollar dorm rooms and trust fund yalies.
Hurry before it gets trashed like everywhere else.
Wait, Brooklyn Brewery is leaving?
Where are the prices declining? I wish someone could give me a specific example…maybe a 1 bedroom with storage. Yeah, we can all finally afford to buy because the prices have dropped so much…that’s why we’re headed to Bushwick, huh? Ah, Flushing Avenue at last.
The L train is a nightmare…at 10:30 when I’ve finally dragged my PBR hungover self out of bed so I can head over to Whole Foods on Union Square and pretend I can still afford Manhattan while I have my latte before my shift starts at TeaNY. Don’t dare think I wait tables for a living…I’m an Artist. I haven’t sold any of my art, because that would be selling out and, besides, that extra cash would only give me money to be able to afford to buy in Williamsburg.
Funny, I haven’t seen this many beards since I stopped for gas on a road trip through West Virginia…
just relax people
williamsburg = shitshow
Yeah, if you replace “University of West Virginia” with “Vassar,” “Bard,” or “Sarah Lawrence,” the description really does become quite accurate.
“went to a prestigious small liberal arts college”
Anyone who would say that about themself (excuse me, HERSELF) is a total douchebag.
The nightlife scene is terrific…I’ll give you that.
If you’re under 25 and look emaciated.
Williamburg is already over.
They’ve destroyed it.
Imagine how ugly (as if it could get much worse) all those dated condos are going to look in 5-10 years.
I don’t envy those homeowners.
I love how someone said the L train only sucks 2 hours a day.
YEAH….the TWO HOURS people actually have to be on it!!!!
It’s a nightmare. Not a good way to start the day.
yo 12:28, i’m a woman in the photo industry. went to a prestigious small liberal arts college that didn’t even have frats. great guess though!
have zero to prove, just providing another side of the story.
if you don’t like hanging out in williamsburg, so what, then just do not.
however, let’s not pretend like the williamsburg doesn’t have a fantastic nightlife scene though just because it doesn’t appeal to you.