Condos of the Day: 659/661 Carroll Street
After selling out the brownstone condo conversion at 659 Carroll Street in Park Slope, the same developers are gearing up to do the same thing next door at 661. While the prices (which start at $949,000) seem aggressive to us, we have to say that it’s refreshing to see a conversion like this that’s neither…
After selling out the brownstone condo conversion at 659 Carroll Street in Park Slope, the same developers are gearing up to do the same thing next door at 661. While the prices (which start at $949,000) seem aggressive to us, we have to say that it’s refreshing to see a conversion like this that’s neither complete crap nor trying to be too “luxury”. It looks to us like the developers went for a straight-down-the-middle approach that plays up the original floorboards and fireplace and delivers a very solid product without too much futzing around. Even the bathrooms, which have a modern edge to them, are tastefully done. Of course, the photos we’re looking at are of the first building; the second one is under construction, so it’s hard to say for sure that they will stay the course. You can go poke around for yourself at the open house on Sunday from 12-2. Small developers, take note. Keeping the original floors made this apartment.
Property #107 [Townsley & Gay] GMAP P*Shark
Two tiny bedrooms. Some people could do that, but I couldn’t.
On the kitchen- We have a very similar layout on our top floor brownstone coop. We did our kitchen two years ago in a similar fashion– L Shaped with a corner sink and thick marble counters. Intead of wrapping the counter around or building an island, we got a simple parsons style dining table base and topped it with the same marble as the counter. It’s an island if we need it, but we can also dine with 6 people at it, and it actually makes the space look bigger because it transistions from the fireplace living room to the kitchen with a whole other function. Short of having more space to begin with, we haven’t thought that the solution could have worked any better.
we almost made an offer on a 661 unit after seeing 659, but ended up deciding that it was just way too small, not only overall but every room feels tiny. i think the developers were conscientious etc and did a decent job but it is still small. also, the bathroom you get to through the closet feels very cramped and hotel-like. sure they will sell at price
I thought second floor exterior decks/terraces weren’t allowed by code. Anybody know if they are?
I agree with 11:53. I’m usually all for opening up a space, but I think that a u-shaped kitchen with counter space and cabinets between the kitchen and living room would make sense. It’s a nice kitchen, but if I’m sitting by a fire, I’d like some separation.
OK, I’m not singing with the choir on this one. Let me just say that an “Ultra Luxury Condo residence” (as per the broker description) should not have those crappy aluminum replacement windows, and certainly not in black. With them so installed, the window bays get a raccoon or heavy-eyeliner look.
The trim and casings are also undersized (baseboard looks OK). Really, the effect of cheap windows and cheap trim is cheap, but the price doesn’t reflect this.
I saw these a while back and the finishes/quality was really lovely. But there was no room for a dining table and the 2nd bedroom was tiny. I am all for living small (I have been living in 470sf with my boyfriend for 4 years), but for $1M. I personally could just not justify the price. Obviously others did…
12:48 sounds like a broker or developer.
this is new york. and people are realizing that living in a small, well designed and organized space is the way to go more and more and is becoming ever more appealing.
everyone doesn’t need 3000 sf to live happily.
we are beginning a new age here. ever heard of global warming?
you should take a look at all the cool stuff they are doing in those apartment therapy small space contest designs. you’d be amazed at what you can do with a little organization of space.
as americans we haven’t thought about this too much and have the bigger is better mentality. i hope we are at the tipping point of this way of thinking as it’s not healthy for our planet.