Condo of the Day: Price Cut at The Simone
The Simone condos at 35 McDonald Avenue in Windsor Terrace is the only Bricolage design we can think of that we think is reasonably attractive. And, so far, it appears to have sold reasonably well: 4 units have closed, 21 are in contract and another 9 are still on the market. The developers must want…
The Simone condos at 35 McDonald Avenue in Windsor Terrace is the only Bricolage design we can think of that we think is reasonably attractive. And, so far, it appears to have sold reasonably well: 4 units have closed, 21 are in contract and another 9 are still on the market. The developers must want to wrap things up pretty badly though: They just cut the price on a two bedroom from $1,199,000 to $999,000. Given the 1,522 square feet of interior space and huge terrace, we’d think this would move quickly at the new price. Agree?
35 McDonald Avenue [Corcoran] GMAP
and of course the place is quiet, it is at the front of a cemetery. I expect dead people to stay 6 ft under and stay quiet!!! I haven’t seen dead people partying and boozing in the middle of the night or having rock band/hip-hop concert over. funny eh?
I thought it was weird living next to a cemetary. The only ones that I know of are the really really cheap houses. But I guess, few reasons a person could afford to say is the ‘privacy’ the place has to offer and the good sun exposure on top of having greeny views 🙂
What are the possible reasons why the area will not boom within the next 3 years? I am curious…
as a simone buyer- I have to share how beautiful the building is (and there’s an elevator!). Walk by. It looks strange for a neighborhood with brownstones and houses- BUT the sunlight is incredible, quiet neighbors and it is a an impressive building. the apartment itself has such great amenities and aesthetics that you’ll be won over. I was once an orginal detailing kind of person- but after seeing a perfect no renovation needed apartment- I have seen the light. the subway and park is a 10 minute walk- 7 blocks. We are New Yorkers! What is a few blocks for some extra piece of mind and greenery? if i expected to have the subway and everything else next door- I’ll be forever stuck in a tiny Manhattan apartment.
the graveyard is a little weird but all that green space and trees improve the air quality and allow for good sunlight.
There are many views in Brooklyn of “the living” that are much more disturbing than the GWC. The building is one of the best new buildings around. I don’t know how that works if you have kids who hold their breath when they pass a cemetary.
Grave Yard Views Who Wants That???
It is a nice area and though I agree that this is not a quick profit property, I feel that Windsor Terrace will continue to see decent property value increases. This is one of the few low-rise, green (lots of trees and close to the park) and family friendly neighborhoods in Brooklyn and, for these reasons, continues to draw strong interest. Not to mention there is a minimal retail presence which is quite refreshing after working a day in Manhattan, which is the equivalent of a mall.
On a separate note, the other building going up in Windsor Terrace by the same developers who did the Simone is looking more and more fugly – Fedders air conditioners just went in, ugh. I had higher hopes for that space, as we’re right next store.
Its a nice quiet area, they will sell out soon. Don’t bank on flipping it for profit in a few years though. That area isn’t going anywhere.