Development Watch: 614 7th Avenue
After years of struggle, the development site at 614 7th Avenue that caught media attention for its potential to block the views from the Minerva statue in nearby Green-Wood Heights Cemetery to the Statue of Liberty finally ended up with a design that both DOB and the community could live with—eleven 14-foot-wide townhouses. Though not…
After years of struggle, the development site at 614 7th Avenue that caught media attention for its potential to block the views from the Minerva statue in nearby Green-Wood Heights Cemetery to the Statue of Liberty finally ended up with a design that both DOB and the community could live with—eleven 14-foot-wide townhouses. Though not completed yet, they’ve been on the market since January, now for $999,000. A tipster walked by last week and was not particularly impressed: Along with this photo of the townhouse at the corner of 23rd Street and 7th Avenue, here’s what he had to say. “No rebar in this wall, many holes cut, many filled in and now, wacky windows.” Update: In the name of fair and balanced coverage, we’ve posted a photo below from Denton of the front of this development.
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Is it possible that those funky windows are there because that is the side that faces the cemetary, and it was actually thought out so as to encourage as much privacy as possible for the homeowner…? If so, kudos to a BK developer actually putting some thought into the process.
If not, I still don’t think the back will look hideous. It looks like Satori or whatever down in Gowanus (which I happen to kinda like).
pretty cool – but only 14′ wide? I believe I’ve heard wider places called “hallways” on here before.
I suppose it’s nice to have the garage, but do you think there is any way to fit some greenery in front of these places?
Point well taken, Denton. We’re going to add your photo to the post…
I think to save face Mr. B should ask if he can use denton’s image and post or post the good one that he shot. Otherwise I think overall credibility of the site takes a hit.
IMHO
I agree with Denton. I walked through the show home and it is truly a beautiful development. They definitely did not maximize the soutfacing side windows, but I’m sure they finished product will look fine. Otherwise, inside and out, these are beautiful and in my opinion, a bargain for the $$. The show suite in particular, offers beautiful views of the cemetary, a ton of square feet, and great views of the city with ample outdoor space.
The neighborhood is a little quiet for my looking, but as a neighbor living down the street in the South Slope, I wish all the developers had the esthetic taste of this one. BK Developers, please take note.
The top three floors look good, but that bottom floor entrance is a bit unfortunate. Perhaps a better light fixture and some other gussying up would help.
I went to an open house a few weeks ago, and the house exceeded my (admittedly low) expectations. The big front windows really let in a lot of light and took advantage of the great views of the cemetery and the harbor and city in the other direction. It felt very clean and open, despite the narrow width.
Very interesting Denton.
And yes…it looks MUCH nicer from the front! Dare I say good even.