Prospect Lefferts Gardens: Next Condo Frontier
February 5, 2006–How hot is Brooklyn these days? So hot that condo developers are seeking building sites even in Prospect Lefferts Gardens — where single-family homes are the only thing that’s allowed in a big section of the neighborhood, because of deed covenants that date back to the 1890s. And other parts of the nabe…
February 5, 2006–How hot is Brooklyn these days? So hot that condo developers are seeking building sites even in Prospect Lefferts Gardens — where single-family homes are the only thing that’s allowed in a big section of the neighborhood, because of deed covenants that date back to the 1890s. And other parts of the nabe are included in a city landmark district, which also limits new construction. Builders are heading to this area despite the relatively low supply of available sites because of the continued strong demand for housing in one of the hottest boroughs. “The pattern in Brooklyn is a repeat of a century ago. First people settled in Brooklyn Heights, then the brownstone belt was created, then radiating bands were created outside the brownstone belt,” said Kevin Holmes of Massey Knakal Realty Services. “It’s a reclaiming of the brownstone belt.” (More…)
Building on Condo Boom [NY Daily News]
Jill – what exactly was your comment about Ditmas Park supposed to mean? It came off as pretty rude. Why single out this community in all of Brooklyn to take a stab at?
So what’s wrong with “pro Lefferts propaganda”? People who are happy there, are happy there, why shouldn’t they extol the virtues of their neighborhood? I have never seen here on this site, anyone who lives there say it was a perfect heaven on earth. Even the staunchest defenders have admitted that it has problems. So what nabe doesn’t have problems? Doesn’t mean you aren’t glad you are there, or that it can’t or won’t get better.
I think it’s just jealousy that someone else got a gorgeous place at a good price, where they are comfortable, and for whatever reason (race, economics, schools, amenties, safety, or all of the above) other people feel they can’t move there, and therefore feel cheated.
Get over it. I can’t afford to live in Brooklyn Heights, doesn’t mean everytime I see an article on BH, I have to comment that it’s too expensive.
yes PLG has its problems, yes at times it is as unsafe as any other area…but what I find irritating is,,.you admit that you know nothing about the area but feel free to post “ANONYMOUS” that its an unsafe…why… “its not freaking Disney land” ….we never said it was….we enjoy living here we take the bad with good..folks like you: those who measure the unsafe element by…a lot of black folks live over there…..can continue to enjoy your space where ever that may be…the place that never has any crime….and be happy..just be a little more repsonsible when you post your opinions about an area you admit..you know nothing about…I pray for the safety of everyone on the streets of Brooklyn except those living in Ditmas park because although I don’t know anything about their hood..they don’t need any extra help……
When people talk about Bed Stuy and Crown Heights, they usually temper their enthusiasm with some acknowledgment of the ‘risks’ presented by these neighborhoods. On the other hand, when PLG boosters talk about PLG, they make it sound like freaking Disney Land. That, I think, is what irritates some of the posters here. It’s not that they want to tear PLG down, but nor will they tolerate a stream of pro-Lefferts propaganda.
What I can’t understand is why Lefferts gets picked on, while no one ever mentions how “dangerous” Crown Heights or Bed-Stuy are. The crime statistics are very similar.
If I’m going to live in a “dangerous” neighborhood, I’d rather live in one that’s next to the park, one stop from Park Slope, and 20 minutes to Union Square or the West Village.
10:52 – it’s not that saying positive things about anywhere will make it so, it’s just that there seems to be a dedicated group of people who can’t say anything nice about Lefferts Gardens. It’s like a knee jerk response. There is also a knee jerk response to people like me who call them on it. Why can’t anyone say anything positive about PLG, or any other “unsafe” nabe, without sixteen people chiming in about how dangerous it is? I don’t even live there, but I feel the need to defend it. Like I said before, if it’s so damn dangerous, then stay out, count yourself lucky you don’t live there, and go about your business. But at least respect the decisions and opinions of others enough to allow them their own choices, why does it bother them so much that people live there and are happy? Why constantly tear the place down? I just don’t get it.
There appear to be a lot of people on this board who believe that saying positive things about Lefferts will just magically transform the place. Good luck!
I had to laugh at the realtor’s quote in the article saying that one million or more is now the going rate for homes in the Manor. In her dreams! There have I believe been 3 homes sold for over a million in the last 3 years. The vast majority have sold for 800’s to low 900’s. Currently, most of the homes on the market are in the 900’s–and not selling. I suppose the realtor just thought that saying it would make it so.
I agree, Patrick. All points of view should be welcome here, whether they’re positive or negative with respect to a particular neighbhorhood. The safety (or lack thereof) of various neighborhoods is commented upon here all the time. I don’t see why PLG should be taken “off the table” for such reports.