Co-op of the Day: 175 Eastern Parkway 2 BR
We’ve had a thing for this building for quite some time now. The 45-degree orientation of the facade gives it an extra dose of old-world grandeur. This 1,350-square-foot 2 (possible 3) bedroom apartment on the fourth floor doesn’t quite live up to the packaging in terms of detail and original charm, but it’s a solid…
We’ve had a thing for this building for quite some time now. The 45-degree orientation of the facade gives it an extra dose of old-world grandeur. This 1,350-square-foot 2 (possible 3) bedroom apartment on the fourth floor doesn’t quite live up to the packaging in terms of detail and original charm, but it’s a solid family-sized apartment in an increasingly great area. The $865,000 asking in less than a couple of apartments that have sold in the past nine months but we’ve got no idea how they stacked up in terms of size and finishes. Anyone familiar with this building?
175 Eastern Parkway [Corcoran] GMAP
while i see why some people would prefer a so called new “luxury” building, there are plenty of people who would not. i personally will never live in a newer building. it’s not my thing at all. i like old, charming, pre-war architecture. i’ve lived in plenty of new construction, and the paper thin walls, lack of charm, etc. don’t appeal to me at all.
i can see how people will be lured by the amenities, etc. and some people just prefer new everything, but to assume that everyone would rather choose new over a gorgeous pre-war building such as this is just not accurate.
thus the whole love of brownstone brooklyn…etc.
perhaps you might want to start a new site…luxuryhighrises.com
oh and when one of the most georgeous public parks in the entire country is steps out your door, a public garden at the forte isn’t really a deciding factor in this particular instance.
to each his own.
I don’t think that this is a great price at all. Many of the luxury buildings that will be sprouting up in Brooklyn (Oro; Forte; etc.) will offer MUCH better apartments for similar money, and that’s not even taking into consideration the gyms, public gardens, doormen, etc. that justify high maintenance fees. A $900k mortgage and a $1200 monthly nut…no way! I’d go brownstone & get a renter…or I’d go to one of the luxury buildings.
You can pay this money and get a 2 bedroom/2 bath in Brooklyn Heights/Cobble Hill. Maybe a bit smaller but still nice. I just don’t see why you’d buy in this school district for this money.
Is it me, or did anyone see the $1200/month maintenance? I think that’s a little high for this pad. That amount in maintenance plus the mortgage could have you in a nice brownstone with supplemental income. I’m also concerned about the glut of new apartments in downtown Brooklyn that are priced comparable to these. Does this unit become less attractive upon resale with all the new developments in more “happening” areas?
Also, they were originally asking 899k through Washington Realty.
I’ve seen the unit and it is very nice and has high ceilings and a lot of storage space but there isn’t really a good way to convert it to a 3-BR since the kitchen is sort of open to the dining room now and the living room isn’t really big enough for a dining area. The bathrooms and ceiling fans are very nice though and the location is truly wonderful IMO. If the maintenance weren’t so high I’d be thinking about it.
It’s a nice place…. lots of windows, nice lay-out, pretty building….. but personally, I’d cross the Washington Ave border into Crown Heights and get something alot cheaper.
I’ve seen 1200 sq ft on Eastern from 400 to 500k just past Classon.
At these prices, why not get a brownstone in the proposed historic district?
but, hey….. what the hell do I know
nice area. building ok. corner is busy with traffic and is an awful intersection to cross but will be fixed with the upcoming eastern parkway renovation.
maintenance is high for no 24 hr. doorman.
price might be a little high because of the work to convert to 3rd br.
I would ask $815
looks like a very nice place. i like it. reasonable price, i’d say.
and i’m a big fan of this area right around the museum and library. great subway access with the 2/3 and q not far off, the park, greenmarket and a stones throw away from 7th ave or vanderbilt shops and restaurants.