Co-op of the Day: 209 Clinton Avenue 1 BR(s)
Time Equities, which is both a real estate investor and broker (and, we should disclose, a long-ago business partner of ours), has owned a ton of apartments in the Clinton Hill Co-ops since the 1980s. Judging from this listing in the NY Times, the firm is unloading some of them now. And while we’re not…
Time Equities, which is both a real estate investor and broker (and, we should disclose, a long-ago business partner of ours), has owned a ton of apartments in the Clinton Hill Co-ops since the 1980s. Judging from this listing in the NY Times, the firm is unloading some of them now. And while we’re not sure we’d be rushing to buy this particular ground-floor unit, there appear to be a number up for sale. This building does provide a decent opportunity to buy a solid, if unglamorous, pad in a stable building in a charming location (if we do say so ourselves). Perhaps readers who currently live in the building can speak more to its attributes?
209 Clinton Avenue, #1C [Time Equities] GMAP
g, I live in the same courtyard and find that if I call the security desk and complain about people talking in the courtyard late at night, they always go and ask the people to leave/keep it down. I think it’s in the co-op house rules that quiet hours start in teh courtyard at 10pm or something.
I’ve lived here for two years now and really love how friendly and polite everyone is. I thought in moving from brownstoned park slope and boerum hill to these big apartment buildings that I’d feel a bit isolated, but my neighbors are SOOO much friendlier and pleasant than any I’ve ever had before.
My husband and I have owned in the 201 building for close to 2 years. It’s great space for a reasonable price, compared to other Clinton Hill prices. The building is always clean and well-kept, and they seem to always be making improvements (e.g., the recently-installed cameras in the elevators, the co-generation project for electricity). Even though our courtyard is big, I’m usually surprised that not as many people as I expected hang out there — even on sunny days; and it’s quiet enough at night for sleeping (at least on our end). If the neighbors are noisy, they can be heard; but then again, that was the same when we used to rent in a brownstone building in Carroll Gardens. Only real solution to that is to live in a detached home — or soundproofing.
“It always amazes me that one group of Navy buildings are 6-figure co-ops and the other group are the projects.”
That’s because it’s NOT the structure itself that makes the building, it’s the quality of the people that inhabit it.
k I couldn’t agree more with this:
“But if you were at your first shareholder meeting and didn’t know this, the way these people came across and at times actively disrupted what would be a peaceful and productive process, it made it seem like there were a lot of problems going on with the co-op when there weren’t.”
regardless, they are a small group and its a great place to live with very friendly neighbors.
yo, supergirl. if NYCHA was to privatize the Ingersoll and Whitman houses, there would probably be no shortage of buyers for apartments close to downtown and all it offers. and that would no doubt lead to any number of improvements to the development. but let’s not fuel that pernicious rumor that crops up every few months. NYCHA has repeatedly stated that it has no plans to sell any of its assets, including the Fort Greene Houses.
It always amazes me that one group of Navy buildings are 6-figure co-ops and the other group are the projects.
I am a resident of 193 – bought 2 years ago. I fought with myself for years to not buy in the co-ops. Living in Ft.Greene/Clinton Hill, I wanted the brownstone too but was always out of reach. And I KICK myself for not listening to the real estate agent back in 2000 to buy – could of saved myself a load of cash. oh well. I like it. There does seem to be some issues with the security – or lack there of. Some nights, late 1am, there are still young tenants in the courtyard and you can hear everything no matter what floor you are on. Security told me if they are tenants they can stay…. not sure that is what I wanted to hear, I wanted peace so I could sleep. The maintenance guys are all great – usually a quick response and always pleasant. Being it is all I can afford, I love it.
I’m also on a high floor with incredible views!!!
I agree with you that the angry residents mostly had personal problems with board members. But if you were at your first shareholder meeting and didn’t know this, the way these people came across and at times actively disrupted what would be a peaceful and productive process, it made it seem like there were a lot of problems going on with the co-op when there weren’t. I always felt like the board and the management company had the best intrests in the company in mind and things improved in the 4 years i lived there (2001-2005)
I’ve live in 209 in the coop for 4 years in a 2 bedroom on a higher floor. For the space, views, and big windows you can’t beat the price. A brownstone is way out of my price range but I really enjoy the neighborhood.
k, I used to meet with the different shareholder groups for discussions about building improvements. I came to the conclusion that angry group of residents you described had mostly personal issues with other board members rather than any real gripes or solutions to real problems.