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?
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here, here 5:30.. I second that
Ah, 4;30, since you are about as witty as your spelling ability is nonexistent, I will consider the source, and take it from there.
How about you and 4:45 giving it a break?
It’s one thing to constantly make asinine comments about a neighborhood in general, but to single out the people who took the time, effort and expense to open up their homes to strangers, and insinuate that their homes are not worthy of a small protection, or that they are in danger for their lives because of their generosity, is irresponsible and despicable.
Since neither of you attended the tour, or even know where Crown Heights is, you forfit any right to comment in any way, shape, or form. Let’s have a look in your house, or your neighborhood, shall we? I doubt we will find the same generosity of spirit, or good taste.
11:53/4:15 here Bob Marvin,
Maybe I will one day get up the courage.
I wouldn’t want people in that neighborhood knowing where I live.
11:53/4:15.
Point taken, but, if you ever tried putting your house on tour, I think you might be surprised to find it a gratifying experience. Still, it’s obviously not something everyone is comfortable with and you know your own situation best.
I love that the St. Mark’s house was BERADED last week because the owner requested taking off shoes for the open house and NOW the Crown Heights Home Tour required booties.
Come on you people are so f*cking hypocritical.
Putting booties on for the Crown Heights Home Tour is like a whore putting on a suit of armor before going to work.
I had a great conversation with one of the young Explorers and was really impressed a) that the house tour committee has the foresight to involve these young people; and b) that this group exists at all — I wasn’t familiar with them and was very happy to learn of their existence.
Regarding the booties comment: you can’t have it both ways. Sometimes it feesl like people on this site just want to complain! First we hear that no one would put a “high end” home on the tour; then we are told that it’s a pain to put on booties. Come on already! As a house tour organizer (and someone whose home has been on a tour), it’s getting harder and harder to convince owners to participate. When you are expecting 200 (and sometimes more like 500) people to troop through your house, it’s perfectly reasonable to ask to them to take off their shoes or use foot protection. If you object, stay at home with a copy of House & Garden.
Btw, I also whole heartedly agree that many of the streetscapes in CHN are gorgeous. I wish them luck in expanding the size of the Historic District.
And did anybody notice a quite extraordinary mansion on the corner of New York Ave and St Marks (I think?). Detached and in very poor condition. I wonder what it’s history is and whether there are plans to save it?
Bob Marvin, 11:53 here. You are putting words in my post. I never said anything about “nasty comments”. I too have attended these tours for many many years and I agree that most people are very well behaved. What I said is that I was to thin skinned to have people comment about by personal space. I know my limits. I applaud those who can open their homes in that way.
i love the idea of an article in home and garden magazine on the crown heights home tour and the security guards that made it safe.