Evolution of a Red Hook Loft
We can’t get enough of these renovation tales–like this Red Hook loft redo by a couple of creative folks–but are always left feeling a little lacking ourselves by how how neat and tidy this stuff ends up sounding when it’s packaged in an article and tied up with a bow. We guess that’s why they…
We can’t get enough of these renovation tales–like this Red Hook loft redo by a couple of creative folks–but are always left feeling a little lacking ourselves by how how neat and tidy this stuff ends up sounding when it’s packaged in an article and tied up with a bow. We guess that’s why they call it real estate porn–it’s missing some of the messy details that make the actual act so much more real when you’re doing it yourself.
His-and-Her Loft Story [NY Times]
Hey man, lay off! May the bush grow. May the snake slither. What’s wrong with hanging out nude?
Life drawing classes?!!! You pose naked, excuse me nude, for each other? Now thats really hanging out together.
I’ve lived in the Monarch factory for over 5 years. I think the previous poster, Anna, is exagerating about the party atmosphere. There are parties occasionally on weekends, and yes, there are band practices once in awhile, but it’s not non-stop and far from a college atmosphere.
Of course there are always exceptions to the rule and there are a few stupid loud people there, but they are a very small minority (like 3 or 4 out of the 100 apts that I can think of).
Some people move in there thinking it’s a cool, hip loft building but don’t realize what that really means (or think it’s a luxury loft which it decidedly isn’t). It’s a building full of artists, musicians and many other creative people, and they can be a little noisy and messy because that’s the nature of what they do. However, not everyone is comfortable with that sort of atmosphere.
I find the Monarch to be a thriving, supportive community where people in the building know each other, walk each others dogs, hang out together, look out for each other, and are active in the Red Hook community. We even have a life drawing class and a yoga class in the building given by residents for other residents.
I think it’s pretty ideal and wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.
I used to live in the Monarch building, and finally moved out last summer because I couldn’t stand the constant, all-night parties, band practices, and smoke-filled hallways. Mr Scott isn’t kidding when he says it “was just like moving into the dorms”.
And with a non-residential lease, no less.
As for messy, what they didn’t show is the metal ‘Toxic Waste’ sign hung on their front door.
sex without messy details is a boring…