Crown Heights North Tour Open Thread
We were out of town, so we’re dying to hear how the First Annual Crown Heights North House Tour went on Saturday. So far, we’ve only gotten one email from a reader who attended. Here’s what she had to say: This was a different kind of house tour. It was not a tour to showcase…
We were out of town, so we’re dying to hear how the First Annual Crown Heights North House Tour went on Saturday. So far, we’ve only gotten one email from a reader who attended. Here’s what she had to say:
This was a different kind of house tour. It was not a tour to showcase the latest renovation. It, instead, featured the original details of most homes. Several of the homes were a bit run down in my opinion but others were knock-your-socks off worthy. In particular two Crown Heights sisters have the most complimentary taste. The pair, who split a home at 9 Hampton Place (one of CH’s most charming enclaves), have taken the homes original details and added some great antique pieces without feeling stuffy. On the top floor, there is a tin ceiling with a skylight and free standing counters and it is wonderful. In the apartment downstairs, the glass tile and a 1950s lime green stove are whimsical and stunning all at the same time. Lots of preserved wood work and exposed brick help unite the new and the old. Also loved 829 Lincoln Place (photo). It’s owned by a younger couple who have renovated but maintained many original details. The added a parlor floor kitchen with a great counter top made from recycled materials and have a hidden top story. It’s also extremely colorful but still tasteful. One suggestion to the planners for next year, ALLOW PHOTOGRAPHY…
Any other feedback?
House Tourers, (Re)Start Your Engines: Crown Heights Next [Brownstoner]
Photo by Krista Kujat for PropertyShark
Give me a break, 3:45. Co-Chair was just plain rude. If s/he was rude out of defensiveness, fine. That explains it. But it doesn’t excuse it. If s/he can’t behave better than that when confronted with criticism, then s/he is too thin-skinned (to use the most delicate word possible) to play the role of “Co-Chair”–whatever that is.
I also don’t care what kind of baggage s/he is carrying around from previous threads on this blog. There’s no requirement that I’m aware of to read every post ever made on this blog about CH before one can post an opinion.
Crown Heights, you rock. Co-Chair, you suck.
Obviously NOT. 10:27 and 11:40 are the same person, and the only posts by him/her. A vastly different writing style than co-chair, who had no problem signing posts. If you weren’t so intent on bashing co-chair, and the entire tour in general………oh why bother? It is impossible to argue with a troll.
Wow!!! I’ve been reading through the thread and I must say that I’m quite disappointed with a lot of the comments. I own in Crown Heights North (the 1st Phase of the HD)and I’m very proud to own there. Everyone is entitled to their opinions whether they are negative or positive, but some of the opinions expressed were inflammatory and just plain evil.
It takes a lot of guts to open your home to strangers. Many of these comments will deter many homeowners from participating in such events. I considered opening my home next year after an extensive renovation, which in my opinion has turn out great considering the very tight budget. This thread has given me second thoughts. I never thought Brownstoners could be this catty.
As far as Co-chair’s comments are concerned, he/she is just protecting the vision that he/she nurtured for over a year and saw come to fruition this Saturday. Put yourselves in his/her shoes, he/she is the proud parent of a child that you’re cutting down at the knees. How would you react? If you want to critique, do so in a manner that’s helpful and not malicious. Thank you!!!
I look forward to the 2nd Annual CHN House Tour in 08!
and i’ll add 11:33pm and 10:26 = 11:06 = 11:40
11:06 = 11:40
And yes…He/She did.
You are mistaken. He/she never said that.
The biggest hater on this thread is 11:40…one of the CO-CHAIRS of the event, if I’m not mistaken.
Wow, I’ve never posted here because I’d hate to get caught up in the negativity that permeates this site sometimes. But some of you really are rude. I live in Crown Heights and I was proud to volunteer during the 1st Crown Heights tour. I’ve been to other tours, and I would say for our first tour (and beyond) I believe it was very well organized and the organizers and homeowners worked very hard to make it happen. I saw a lot of people that day; I also went to see a few houses and everyone I saw was having fun.
What else did you expect regarding the “tone” of the tour? What should we have done different? What do YOU plan on doing next time YOUR neighborhood has a tour? Would you even volunteer??
You know what- people don’t have to put their house on a tour, I didn’t. But I did thank those who did, they were contributing something to the community.
People who are nasty about those of us in Crown Heights trying to do something positive while sharing what the community is about are just a bunch of haters. How about some positivity for your fellow man, or are you all so envious of others that you cannot offer support?
Disgusting….
No need to apologize to you, 1:10, because you neither live in, or have anything to do with Crown Heights.
Co-Chair’s words speak for themselves, there is nothing to be apologetic for.
Your “apology” is neither genuine or sincere.