Brooklyn Sales: Under a Million
Some of the sales recorded last week that went for $1 million or less: Under $250K: FORT GREENE 101 Lafayette Avenue, Unit 8M; Price=$215,000 GMAP This co-op in the Griffin sold via public auction in December. Size unknown, though it’s probably a studio given that most if not all of the building’s under-$300K sales in…
Some of the sales recorded last week that went for $1 million or less:
Under $250K: FORT GREENE
101 Lafayette Avenue, Unit 8M; Price=$215,000 GMAP
This co-op in the Griffin sold via public auction in December. Size unknown, though it’s probably a studio given that most if not all of the building’s under-$300K sales in recent years have been studios. Entered into contract on 12/16/08; closed on 3/25/09; deed recorded on 4/7/09.
$300-$500K Range: WILLIAMSBURG
161 North 4th Street, Unit 3H; Price=$480,000 GMAP
The sale of this 622-square-foot, 1-bedroom unit in the Nforth condo included a parking spot and storage space. Entered into contract on 2/4/09; closed on 3/23/09; deed recorded on 4/9/09.
$500-$750K Range: BEDFORD-STUYVESANT
560 Willoughby Avenue; Price=$520,000 GMAP
This 2,280-square-foot, 2-family house last sold for $440,000 in late 2004, according to Property Shark. Entered into contract on 1/12/09; closed on 3/26/09; deed recorded on 4/7/09.
$750K-$1 Million Range: DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN
101 Willoughby Street, Unit 7A; Price=$929,500 GMAP
This 1,703-sf unit in the BellTel Lofts first hit the market in October 2006, asking $1,010,000, according to StreetEasy. The listing came on and off the market a few times over the next couple years. Entered into contract on 1/21/09; closed on 3/23/09; deed recorded on 4/6/09.
560 Willoughby and 101 Lafayette Avenue photos from Property Shark; Nforth photo by langnewspaper.
Whoops, sorry, Heather, just realized you were talking about Bed Stuy, not Williamsburg. Duh! So sorry! Thanks for the info.
I just double checked the Williamsburg location. It’s in the very heart of Williamsburg, only a few blocks from the Bedford L. How can you possibly say this is a particularly dangerous part of NYC? The biggest danger is being annoyed by throngs of drunken hipsters.
Oh, and Mopar, I hear you on the W’burg building looking a little “cheap,” but hardly hideous.
I, for one, actually really really do not like the Meier building… the green glass thing at Grand Army Plaza, right? But I accept it as a quality building — I would never call it hideous for that reason (though I think it has some serious issues). Is Beyonce really going to live there, btw?
The buildings I actually find “hideous” are these enormous monsters like the fort greene and downtown buildings pictured above. I couldn’t imagine living in one of those and they are just so drab and oppressive looking. Aaack.
I don’t know that my fear of teens in packs is irrational… and I really don’t care what color they are. They can be white or a damn Beneton ad for all i care. All I know is that if I am walking down the street, the one situation that flips the “fight or flight” switch is 15-17 year olds in a pack just fucking around…
I hardly cower in my house, but that’s the invincible age where accountability is not exactly at the front of your mind… add group mentality and boredom… well, I will continue being “en garde” walking through or near these groups….
That being said, with regard to smaller kids… Parents. Please listen to me!!
You know that scream that little girls let out when they’re excited and playing with their friends?? That blood curdling squeal!? To my ear, that’s the same sound a small girl would make if they were being raped or stabbed in the chest with a knife!! And that is how I react. BUT, it’s seriously a ‘boy who cried wolf’ sort of thing.
Is there no way to “train” you daughters to scream differently?! I would like to help them if they are in trouble… but, basically, they sound like they are in trouble ALL THE TIME!! It’s a odd request, but parents, give it a shot… just ask them, “Hey, can you scream less like you’re being murdered when you’re playing in the back garden?”
Agree, mopar. The fear of kids is a little absurd. Yeah, they’re loud. Yeah, they run in packs. Yeah, sometimes they do dumb stuff. That doesn’t mean you have to cower in your house.
I think “Wurlitzer” whenever I see this building. I think there was a Pizza & Pipes where I grew up that was made of these pre-fab window sections.
Sigh. Children in groups are not necessarily dangerous at all. I think some people on here need more exposure to ethnic groups that may be unfamiliar to them. Just because a group of kids may be latino or African American does not mean they are not good kids.
Sorry, Tyburg, not to respond earlier, but I had to work. I like modern as well as historic. I think the Meier (sp?) building is very attractive. Also Brownstoner had a link once to an unusual apt building in downtown Brooklyn that was modern but had kind of an old looking cornice — it was a modern version of a brownstone. I thought that was nice.
This place is cheap looking. It reminds me of some restaurants I’ve seen with what looks like pre-fab fronts. I’m not sure it’s architect designed.
I do generally agree that a plain building with high ceilings, big windows, no fedders, and some nice trim can look very good. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
I’m surprised to hear this area is any more dangerous than any other in New York, at least now. I’m in the area frequently — not super late, but around 10 or so at night. It seems fine to me.
Wine Lover — I’m talking about High School. And *done* for the day… maybe not everyday, but at least several days per week. And maybe it’s not all grades, only seniors or something, but as far as I’m concerned there is NO reason for students to have a short school day!! Even if it’s just Wednesday, and only seniors… shouldn’t they actually be learning something instead of roaming the streets?!?!