Realty in Red Hook
Are you trying to get your hooks into Red Hook? The New York Observer, as part of its interview with real estate agent Rachel Shapiro, paints a picture of Red Hook as an eclectic, diverse neighborhood that has adjusted relatively well to the recessive market. There are no residential property moguls, the article explains, and…
Are you trying to get your hooks into Red Hook? The New York Observer, as part of its interview with real estate agent Rachel Shapiro, paints a picture of Red Hook as an eclectic, diverse neighborhood that has adjusted relatively well to the recessive market. There are no residential property moguls, the article explains, and most landlords own one or two buildings and live in the area. Yes, owners had to lower their rents, but even today there are are never too many available Red Hook listings, implying a healthy demand. If you’re looking to perch in Red Hook, residents recommend simply asking around: it’s a small, insular community, and many locals found their current homes via word of mouth. Or, of course, you could ask Rachel Shaprio, whom the Observer dubs the queen of Red Hook realty, since she actually lives in the neighborhood, unlike other brokers. Have any readers looked for a rental in the neighborhood recently? Please share…
The Queen of Red Hook Realty [NY Observer]
The worst my Red Hook pit bull would do to a child is slobber on it in unrestrained glee. And PLEASE don’t compare such a great place to Molly Ringworm.
“Among other details far too embarrassing to mention, she actually showed up at the inspection with her Mommy”
Actually, Rachels Mom, Robin is an accomplished Realtor herself… far classier & professional than 99% of ALL the Realtors I have ever dealt with… just my 2 cents!
Howard
I think Red Hook retains spunk because of the Ikea/Fairway. Back in the day, 10-15 years ago, no one came to Red Hook except to buy drugs or go drinking at Sunny’s. IKEA and Fairway have made RH a true destination for folks all over the city. While there has been a slight uptick in new residents, the true economic engine fueling the new places on Van Brunt Street, the gardens center and old standards like Steve’s Key Lime Pies and Sunny’s is the daytrippers which are literally coming to RH by the boatload thanks to the Ikea water taxi.
It really reflects well on red hook that not even its potential “generification” by mega-chains like Ikea and Fairway could put the slightest dent in the ‘hood’s spunky character. It’s like the Molly Ringwald of brooklyn (john hughes reference currently unavoidable): the more attention/acceptance it gets from the mainstream, the more vigorously it basks in its own awkward quirkiness.
jon B,
i hear u ..i’ve heard great things about the charter schools coming too …good luck
bklyn14,
I live in Red Hook with three young kids and a pitbull – how do you like them apples! I actually think RH is a fine place to raise family – three waterfront parks, the pool, lots funky things to do and far away from the crazy park slope parents types. And yes, my kids attend/will attend public school in Red Hook. With two charter schools in the neighborhood and a solid PS 15, there are public school options.
Having dealt with Ms Shapiro as the broker for a prospective buyer for my home in Red Hook, I have to say that she may very well be the biggest moron I have ever dealt with in my life. Among other details far too embarrassing to mention, she actually showed up at the inspection with her Mommy. As far as I know she no longer even has an office in the neighborhood (which was only a tiny storefront share with two artists in the first place), and I would be hard pressed to recall even one property she has sold.
quote:
pit bulls might be a turn off for people with kids…….
:-/
*rob*
i love red hook…ride bike there all the time…i follow real estate closely and am continually blown away by Red Hook…it has fared much better than Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill or Bklyn Heights over last 18-24 months…it’s definitely not kid friendly, a little out of the way and i i believe prices build in way too much “potential”…however very few people anticipated that Ikea would be a net + for area…..it’s more interesting than a lot of neighborhoods in borough but i think quantity of broken glass and pit bulls might be a turn off for people with kids…….