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
why would any pay that much to live next to the grave yard.
Greenwod cemetery is laid out like a nineteenth century picturesque park.
It is beautiful and full of all kinds of birds including wild turkeys. From above it looks like a park, not a cemetery. However McDonald Ave is a little isolated. Good for someone who drives rather than subways. That terrace is really huge, could be a showpiece if designed right.
Ditto 1:13. Green-Wood (as it’s properly spelled) is as amazing and beautiful as Prospect Park. Frederick Law Olmsted (who designed Prospect and Central Parks) actually designed many 19th cetury landscaped cemeteries. A view of it should be a plus, not a minus.
The cemetery is absolutely gorgeous and a nice place to take a stroll. But for better or worse, you can’t jog, ride a bike, or walk a dog in there. If you like to do any or all of those things, living near Prospect Park would be preferable. Also, that really is a desolate part of Windsor Terrace — few if any stores or restaurants nearby.
And wow, can I say what a pleasure it is to read a nice, civilized, respectful discussion of a property’s pros and cons instead of the usual snide bickering between people who happen to disagree? (Lately that kind of stuff has really started to put me off this site…).
I agree with you too sam. Somehow spending 1 million plus to live in a walk up just feels wrong to me.
As for the cemetary issue, i think greenwood is one nice cemetary. Its landscaping and design are quite pretty actually. I would imagine that there are some people that would prefer the view of a well kept cemetary that is comparable to a garden to views of nondescript apartment buildings.
All potential housing purchases have their advantages and disadvantages (location, views, ameneties, etc.) and with the simone, i think the biggest plus is the outdoor space. it is all about the property meeting the needs of the buyer.
Sam, I agree. On our search in Clinton Hill, an elevator was near the top of our list and every time I go in and out of our building with a stroller, I pat myself on the back for not relenting on that feature. Coming from a brownstone, I’m so happy not to contend with stairs anymore.
I have to say that a lot of people, including my wife, really draw a line in the sand with regard to walk-ups. A lot of people do not want them under any circumstances. So I think there is not a true comparison between a unit in a full-serve building, as I assume this is, and a walk-up flathouse, no matter how up-market.
I would guess many of the folks on this blog are really house people who do not get the enormous difference between a building with an elevator and one without.