Condos of the Day: 54 Hicks Street

The owners of 54 Hicks Street have been working on the conversion of the brick townhouse into a 3-unit condominium since early 2006 and are now bringing the finished project to the market themselves sans brokers. Of course, they had a little help along the way from Baxt Ingui Architects, themselves no strangers to townhouse renovations. Based upon DOB filings, there was three-story (if you include the basement) addition made to the rear of the building and quite a lot of reinforcing and moving of walls. How’s the end-product? Hard to say, as there are no interior photos provided and it looks from the outside like it’s still very much a work-in-progress. The owners must feel pretty good about it’s going to turn out, as they are asking $1,975,000 for the 1,788-square-foot uppermost apartment. Hopefully someone can give us the report from the open house yesterday; if not, we’ve got another shot at it next Sunday as well. Update: Check out how the FSBO’ers “borrowed” some of the marketing verbiage from a competing project in the nabe on the jump. What’s that they say about imitation being the highest form of flattery?
54 Hicks Street [FSBO] GMAP P*Shark

Here’s the original spiel from 118 State Street:
The Carriage House on State presents a rare opportunity to own a home in Brooklyn’s most desirable community. Located on a beautiful tree-lined street in Brooklyn Heights, the four-unit boutique condominium is the result of a complete renovation of a 150-year-old carriage house, reconfigured and adapted for modern living. No detail has been overlooked and no expense spared in the conversion of this stately early 19th century building into an exceptional collection of hand-crafted homes featuring the luxury finishes, top-of-the-line appliances, and materials of fine quality discerning buyers expect when purchasing new construction. The architect’s finely tuned touch is evident in the ample use of natural light and airy space, and in layouts that place a premium on stylish functionality for both growing families and couples who like to entertain. Unsurpassed in its design and construction quality, the Carriage House incorporates special features such as sound insulation between floors and walls, oversized windows, spacious baths, and pocket doors that collectively enhance the living experience within.

And now from the NYT FSBO ad for 54 Hicks Street:
This Brooklyn Heights Brownstone on Hicks Street represents a unique opportunity to own a large home with outdoor space in Brooklyn’s most desirable community. The 1840s building has undergone a complete 15 month renovation resulting in a three unit condominium that provides all modern amenities. Every detail has been considered and no expense spared in the conversion of this building into hand crafted homes featuring the luxury finishes, top-of-the-line appliances, and materials of fine quality expected when purchasing a newly constructed building.