303 Washington Wrap: Open House Post-Mortem
We were running a little late, so we were only able to take a look at the parlor floor of 303 Washington yesterday and, despite some nice details, we’re going to have to backtrack a little on the unbridled enthusiasm we were feeling on Friday. There are some nice details, to be sure, but the…
We were running a little late, so we were only able to take a look at the parlor floor of 303 Washington yesterday and, despite some nice details, we’re going to have to backtrack a little on the unbridled enthusiasm we were feeling on Friday. There are some nice details, to be sure, but the house clearly needs a lot more work than the listing lets on–it also didn’t feel nearly as wide as the exterior photo might suggest. We gather the whole basement set-up was a little creepy too. “I just kept wondering when the gimp was going to jump out from behind one of those dungeon doors,” said one fellow we bumped into outside the open house. So, in a big reversal, we’re thinking the seller will be lucky to get asking price. What did others think?
303 Washington Avenue [Brooklyn Properties] GMAP P*Shark
As far as Brooklyn Properties being a rinky-dink agency….how have they expanded to 4 offices in 6 years???
Has any other indigenous Brooklyn agency done that???????????????????????
Maybe brownstoner should see an entire home before giving advice on its value. While he is at it he should not solicit agents under the guise of being a buyer during the week – learn some real estate ethics or just ethics in general. Maybe start with being man enough to tell people who you are.
Brown Harris Stevens had the exclusive on this for 6 months–AT THE SAME PRICE! I don’t see why using a rinky-dink agency at the same price-point will make it sell. The seller must be “difficult” in coming down to a reasonable price too…
It takes 20 people to run this site? I would’ve guessed 35 at least. But I’m always overestimating numbers. 😉
We’ll convene the 20-person editorial team and ask them 😉
Ed, what exactly doesn’t make sense? There are stunning historic homes all over the place, but they aren’t all worth millions on the market. A historic home in Brooklyn Heights will sell for a lot more than one in Clinton Hill, which in turn will sell for a lot more than one in PLG, which will sell for a lot more than one in East NY. Price is not based on a house’s historic or architectural merit alone, but on how appealing it is as an actual home to live in. That means the quality of the renovation, the neighborhood’s amenities, safety, and location. That is just common sense.
Frankly, I’m wondering why the editors of this site are constantly dogging the asking prices of Brooklyn Townhomes. How can you doubt the monetary value of these historic homes, and cherish them at the same time. That makes no sense to me at all.
Nope. It’s one in from the corner.
The Queen Anne doesn’t include that corner building, am I right? Wow, that would’ve been incredible. Brightness.