House of the Day: 173 Crown Street
This old brick house at 173 Crown Street in Crown Heights hit the market a year ago with Corcoran at an asking price of $799,000; by October the price had been reduced to $649,000. Then early last month, Brown Harris Stevens took over the listing and raised the price back up to $789,000. Last week,…
This old brick house at 173 Crown Street in Crown Heights hit the market a year ago with Corcoran at an asking price of $799,000; by October the price had been reduced to $649,000. Then early last month, Brown Harris Stevens took over the listing and raised the price back up to $789,000. Last week, the price was reduced again to $739,000. Sounds to us like an offer in the high $600’s would get this done. It’s a charming house. Any takers?
173 Crown Street [Brown Harris Stevens] GMAP P*Shark
Dave, have you checked out Paint Library, Collection II? They have a huge number of Victorian-type shades. They just started selling in the U.S. They are available through Stark at the D&D Building in Manhattan. If you call, they will send over a color card and they have sample pots of every color. I haven’t tried them yet, but I am planning on it when we get to that stage.
BHS, who sells F&B in Brooklyn??
Thx.
you’re welcome to at least 2400 sq feet…Just as long can afford it. Sounds like you’ll we spending next decade or so along with MsMuff in a smaller rental.
DIBS I used Farrow and Ball “Dorset Cream” for my dark north-facing living room wall with creamy-white (Pointing) woodwork and like the color a lot. I’d love to have some excuse to use F&B’s “Orangery”. Robins egg blue is a nice color but I think a bit cold for a living room. And it’s super trendy right now which I fear means it will be really out soon.
mopar–
yeah, I’ve actually gone to a couple of open houses in Jackson Heights and have been intrigued. I like the nabe. the prices are even starting to come down there a bit….
my one question about jackson heights was the schools, so it’s good to hear that they’re good (at least elementary)
Thanks y’all — especially oneeasternparkway — for all the keen insights into this house and into the factors to consider.
I, too, had the house on my list to visit at an open house, but I didn’t make it.
I’d like to get to know the neighborhood. Is it largely African-Caribbean and Hasidic?
Well, aren’t you just righteous and virtuous? I am not moving someplace that’s not at least 2,400sf, and that’s final. I like empty spaces, lazy Sundays and clean closets, and there is nothing you can do about it. As long as I remember to turn off the faucet while I brush my teeth, I’ve done my bit.
Posted by: Maly at December 15, 2009 3:23 PM
Maly, I take back every vile thing I ever spewed at you. You’re my hero.
Plenty of bigger houses for sale at this price in Bed Stuy. I have even heard of one or two in move-in condition. But mostly they all have issues and $60,000 is getting off light. Have you checked the pre-war coops in Jackson Heights? They’re lovely with fireplaces and elevators and in the 500s. The elementary school there is good, you can test into Hunter in junior high.
Well, aren’t you just righteous and virtuous? I am not moving someplace that’s not at least 2,400sf, and that’s final. I like empty spaces, lazy Sundays and clean closets, and there is nothing you can do about it. As long as I remember to turn off the faucet while I brush my teeth, I’ve done my bit.