Quite a Lot to Take in at 396 Dean!
You’ve come a long way since last fall, 396 Dean Street. The facade of the house between 4th and 5th avenues is now sporting a combination of tile and brick, some mini balconies, and a triangular roof. In short, it’s tough to wrap the noggin ’round all these details, so some close-ups are after the…
You’ve come a long way since last fall, 396 Dean Street. The facade of the house between 4th and 5th avenues is now sporting a combination of tile and brick, some mini balconies, and a triangular roof. In short, it’s tough to wrap the noggin ’round all these details, so some close-ups are after the jump.
Development Watch: 396 Dean Street [Brownstoner]
Development Watch: 396 Dean Street [Brownstoner] GMAP
There is a sort of early-1920s vibe going on here – or trying to go on here. Think parts of Queens, the Bronx or the inner suburbs in Westchester and NJ. The stonework (though it is too much), the brick (which is nice in a rustic sense), even the terra cotta figures.
When it is done well, it can be charming and picturesque. When it is not done well, it can be more like this.
I used to laugh at Juliet balcony, until I ended up in an apartment with one. It is nicer that just having a window, and I stand on my for at least a minute of two every day.
This is one odd building. I’ll try to go by and take a look at it in person soon.
Should be worth it for the entertainment value.
I hear this is the Brooklyn location of a new Jekyll and Hyde.
“The real problem with this building is that it is made in a venacular style”
I can think of some vernacular terms to describe its style.
> Make that “vernacular”!
More like crapnacular.
I beg to differ. This building is proclaiming loud and clear that it is a very special and unique snowflake indeed.
I like the plum colored building next door. It is pretty.
The swinging inward doors like another poster said takes up too much floor space, how do you hang window treatments, no screens.
the balconies are a waste, does one just stand there to check the weather, or probably to smoke…..
maybe a few plants. I would rather have windows.
Make that “vernacular”!
I will also say that this building is not particularly bad-looking for venacular construction, especially if the doors and railings are painted in a suitable color.
The real problem with this building is that it is made in a venacular style, and so doesn’t proclaim the “I’m a special and authentic snowflake” look desired by some.