Condos of the Day: 639 6th Avenue
After starting out on the wrong foot, the six-unit condo at 639 6th Avenue turned out to be a little more interesting, in our opinion, than the standard fare going up in the South Slope and Greenwood Heights these days. While the ceilings could be higher, the layout feels pretty lofty for a 976-square-foot apartment…
After starting out on the wrong foot, the six-unit condo at 639 6th Avenue turned out to be a little more interesting, in our opinion, than the standard fare going up in the South Slope and Greenwood Heights these days. While the ceilings could be higher, the layout feels pretty lofty for a 976-square-foot apartment and the kitchens are the nicest we’ve seen in a new development in a while. So far, though, buyers appear to be less enthusiastic. Although the lower duplex is in contract according to A&H, none of the five floor-throughs, priced from $569,000 to $675,000, has a taker yet. Theories?
639 6th Avenue: The Vanguard [Aguayo & Huebener] GMAP
Where Does a Tree Stand in Development Hierarchy? [Brownstoner]
I was going to go to their open house but when we walked by, it looked like someone had thrown a rock through the window on the first floor so we kept on walking.
Here is another perspective.
http://imby.blogspot.com/2008_01_04_archive.html
I agree with brownstoner that they have a great layout for the size – so much better to have smaller bedrooms and a bigger living space. I don’t know the area at all. I would imagine developers are freaking out right now though and would be open to seriously low ball offers. There’s no harm in offering 450k for a place asking 569,000 – all they can do is say no.
I’ve been to see these apartments and while I think they did a great job with some high end details, the layout of the main living space just doen’t make sense – there’s nowhere to put a regular-sized sofa, let alone any chairs or a little office setup, due to the fact that the elevator, doorway to the stairwell and a closet (which all need to remain accessible) take up the living room wall.
What’s the point of having an elevator open into your apartment if there’s nowhere to sit once you get there?
The view from the top floor IS spectacular (almost makes you forget that you’re right on the highway), but not worth the additional $100k they’re asking over price for an identical unit on the 2nd floor.
No one wants to live in an eyesore unless the units are very large and underpriced. The fixtures are nice, sure, but the views are terrible and the building is ugly. Imagine having to walk into that thing every day. Ugh.
the immediate area is peppered with POS new residential buildings. the lack of architectural cohesion is striking when compared to what’s just on the other side of the prospect expressway. there are definitely some pre-war gems, but their charm is obscured by the helter skelter quality of all the new stuff. It should be noted, though, that many of the older/better buildings are wrapped in hideous aluminum siding or have been subject to unfortunate “improvements” — for the most part, that all can be corrected…
There are so many new units coming on line in the general area. I think for these prices people expect more.. for example doorman, concierge services, like what they are offering along Fourth Avenue. Anyone been through the Vue or the Dimora Condos on 16th Street?
I hear they call it the “cruise ship” in the neighborhood. After seeing it up close, it’s a total POS, and I am very surprised at brownstoner’s pseudo-endorsement considering what a plague this property has been to the community. From what i have read, this POS has been bad from day one. And the amount of critical posts Mr. B has made on his own blog in reg’s to 6th on 6th or Vanguard 6 or whatever they will call it in a few months when the units don’t sell.
Multiple shut downs, no vesting after the zoning, a win at the BSA to only change their plans, remove the balconies from the original renderings and use the Seattle Sea Hawks color palette for the crappy stucco.
Who would want to live there? I have to agree with 1:16pm’s comment on the price. For a few more bucks, there are frame homes in the area, that with some TLC, would beat this POS hands down…and not overlook the Expressway.
And to Park Place, go back and read the archives of brownstoner. The nice “vest pocket park” was totally eff’ed up by the developer when they chose to start cutting branches off the trees during construction. Way to improve the park, right?
hey 1:16pm:
http://realestate.nytimes.com/sales/detail/3209-H1913