Greenpoint Development: Lotus Condominiums
A reader nicely emailed us this photo he took of the progress at the Lotus Condominiums on Bayard Street at Union in Greenpoint. He’s digging the design and considering stepping up to the plate on this one. What do we think of it? Well, while we’re not about to sell the new house to move…
A reader nicely emailed us this photo he took of the progress at the Lotus Condominiums on Bayard Street at Union in Greenpoint. He’s digging the design and considering stepping up to the plate on this one. What do we think of it? Well, while we’re not about to sell the new house to move in here, it certainly looks like a step up from much of stuff that’s been built further south in Williamsburg. Certainly no lack of sunlight or views. There’s no square footage info on the broker’s website, but there are two one bedrooms listed for $569,000 and $640,000. We’d guesstimate that this puts price per square foot at between $700 and $800. In addition, you have the option of ponying up for your own private parking space. As an aside, what kind of experiences have people had with the broker Apartments and Lofts?
The Lotus Condominiums [AptsandLofts.com] GMAP
To Pietro,
If you take a good look at the picture you will notice the doors in front of each unit so it seems they will put up balconies or something.
Anyone know the architect on this one?
based on this picture, i agree with brownstoner that it’s a nice design compared to the crap people are putting up elsewhere. one thing i really cannot fathom is why none of the new constructions include any outdoor space unless you are buying the multi-million dollar penthouse. no balconies, no terraces, no nothing. as much as i sometimes dream about loft living, not having an outdoor area stops me in my tracks. with a brownstone at least you get the garden.
Unfortunately, because of the facade material that was used (a spray-applied stucco finish that looks cheap and fuzzy up close) this building looks much better photographed than it does in person. And it looks better from across the park than it does from across the street. As my husband put it the other day, this is way too timid a material for such a bold geographic statement.
I was going to send this one in too.
I like it, it has a “groovy” feel … I also think it looks better in person than in the picture, when you can see more of the context it’s in.
It’s also a good example of doing a lot with a little … the green is just paint (as far as I can tell) there are a few designs etched into the concrete face, and the paint accents them. It gives the facade a nice 3-D effect, it “pops” it’s upbeat.
Actually is not bad, it has strong mid century modern design language (kind of late modern actually) therefore very appropriate for aging hipsters.
I bet they will love it, it is right on target.
And I bet it was conscious design/marketing decision.
It may be controversial but burg is so specific.
I appreciate it does not dominate whole block.
It is not boring and very retro (in neo late modern sense)
Way better then average new development.
What do people think of Apts & Lofts?
Perhaps its the diminished expectations of new construction in Williamsburg, but I’ve been liking this building for awhile, though I was sure there would be some haters out there. I agree with RW – this a love/hate building, not much middle ground.
I would strongly suggest that people see this building in context. As someone else said, it is on McCarren park, and the setting really helps make the building. Unlike the other park buildings going up, it is relatively small, so it does not dominate.
It is also the first of the “designed” park buildings to be completed. The only other completed building is on N 12th, two doors down from the Ukranian Church. That one is a beige brick block with “classical” cast-concrete details.
Like I said, go take a look before you pass final judgement.
I continue to stand in support of the amount of light that appears to be entering the apartments. I completely understand those of the view that this is an ugly building. It is an aggressive design that will have supporters and haters. (Somewhat like the Nissan Murano, which I kind of like and my wife thinks is the ugliest thing ever built.) But these apartments must have fantastic light — which is missing from a good number of new apartments, as well as many of the great old houses featured here.
RW