Fischer-palooza Continues: Warehouse Eleven Condos
Are you on the list? The coming out party for the Karl Fischer-designed Warehouse Eleven condos is January 31 and it’s invitation only. With 120 units to move in a not-so-hot environment for new condos, you think they’d ditch the velvet rope on this one. While we like the proportions of those corner units, we’re…
Are you on the list? The coming out party for the Karl Fischer-designed Warehouse Eleven condos is January 31 and it’s invitation only. With 120 units to move in a not-so-hot environment for new condos, you think they’d ditch the velvet rope on this one. While we like the proportions of those corner units, we’re not convinced there’s an endless supply of folks lookingto drop $845,000 for a one-bedroom apartment in Williamsburg these days. To be fair, though, there are some other one-bedrooms for under $500,000 and they have just as much use of the perks like full-time doorman, fitness center and, yes, yoga garden. This is another one that’ll be interesting to watch.
Warehouse Eleven Listings [Apartments & Lofts] GMAP
“What about Wburg is gritty?”
The history of Williamsburg is gritty. That’s why the houses are mean and small, and many of the streetscapes recall post-apocalyptic urban nightmares. Nowadays different Williamsburg nightmares are gripping some brownstone loving Brooklyn dwellers, and it seems obvious why.
Williamsburg is arriviste. Blatantly, irrefutably and even consciously (if some of these architects even have a conscience). It’s been about a hundred years since anyone built anything for classy people here, and apparently classy people still wouldn’t dream of living here. Especially not the ones who value beautiful diversity!
You can’t hide your social climbing snobbish selves in “taste,” people–I see you!
What about Wburg is gritty? The trust fund hipsters? The 800k condos? The dog run? Organic supermarket? Give me a flippin’ break.
Oooh this is right across the street from Royal Oak. Hope they don’t mind being woken up by the smoking hipsters out front on fri/sat nights when there is a dance party in the back room.
It’s really ashame what this neighborhood has become. These luxury condos are all overpriced. It’s disgusting. Who would want to live in a neighborhood that is obnoxiously all white? This is BROOKLYN not KANSAS. I guess people don’t really care about that aspect. I am proud to say I don’t live in williamsburg and never would and where I live is beautifully diverse.
Agree with Leah,
I was jogging in Williamsburg this weekend and love the vibe… no, not the 21-year-old hipsters, but the people with kids, dogs, and creative jobs I see at places like Urban Rustic, the dog run, the coffee shops etc. Also, I cant afford Manhattan and dont want to live five stops from the city in Park Slope or other Brooklyn neighborhoods. I dont mind the fact that Wburg is a bit gritty. Around Bedford it feels safe and has a good energy.
Ok. Here we go again. Nobody is going to make you live in Williamsburg. It is a choice that some people make. These are people who want to live in an area with lots of bars, restaurants and shopping that is close to their jobs. Although some other Brooklyn neighborhoods are clearly more attractive, Williamsburg has its own thing going.
How long will this ridiculous debate go on?
I live in East Williamsburg, work in Bushwick and Bedstuy and love visiting other Brooklyn neighborhoods on the weekend. I love Brooklyn! I see the positive and the negative of each neighborhood and enjoy them for what they are.
Can’t we all just love Brooklyn for what it is?
Leah
“Damn I’m glad I didn’t buy in 2005-07!”
What you mean is, “Damn I wish I could have sold something in 2005-2007.”
And if you’re worried about the current prospects in real estate, what you mean is “Man am I glad I don’t have to sell in 2008-09”.
This is real estate, not stock. The decision to buy is based on a lot more than what one thinks of the market.
Also, wouldn’t you want to see some broad downward price action before celebrating your market timing genius?
LOL @ 2:18’s comment. So true. Damn I’m glad I didn’t buy in 2005-07!
Why would anybody want a Yoda garden?