Co-op of the Day: 557 3rd Street, #2
Fans of original woodwork are going to dig this parlor floor unit at 557 3rd Street in the Slope. Between the mantel, door moldings and built-ins, the stuff is everywhere; there are also parquet floors, original stained glass and pocket doors. If you only need one-bedroom, the 1,054-square-foot set-up would be particularly luxurious, since you’d…
Fans of original woodwork are going to dig this parlor floor unit at 557 3rd Street in the Slope. Between the mantel, door moldings and built-ins, the stuff is everywhere; there are also parquet floors, original stained glass and pocket doors. If you only need one-bedroom, the 1,054-square-foot set-up would be particularly luxurious, since you’d then have a dedicated dining room with bay windows. The listing’s only been up for a couple of weeks, so it’ll be interesting to see how the asking price of $859,000 flies.
557 3rd Street [Douglas Elliman] GMAP P*Shark
I’m a fan of natural light as much as anyone, but I have to disagree w/ the others here. I’m familiar with this building and block, and you have to remember that this apt. is a pretty unique space.
All the other buildings on this block of 3rd St. are $3M single families, so if someone wants the same classic brownstone detail on one of the top blocks in PS, but doesn’t have $3M or need more than one floor, this could be the ticket. The amount of detail in this apt. is generally only found on the parlour floor of old brownstones/limestones, so if you’re in the market for a floor-thru and you like these converted buildings, this is the either/or you’d be facing.
I must be odd… I spent a lot of money on shades to keep the light out of my apt. It’s on the first floor, and I still get too much light. Natural light sucks for watching tv, using a computer, and sleeping, in my opinion.
Two of the most important qualities in any human habitation are natural light and ventilation. These things are mandated by law in low-income housing projects. The affluent should keep in mind basic amenities when shopping for expensive apartments featuring fancy kitchens with sub-zero refrigerators.
This is one of those occasions when the tides align and I agree with wine lover. I don’t care where this is. (And for one thing, for that price, it could be in Manhattan — a good part of Manhattan.) Too small, too awkward a layout for the price.
I also think two years ago it would have been listed for at least $100K less, if not more. There’s such a perceived value right now for prime slope that it has outstipped rational real estate pricing.
Impressive wood work and lots of built ins. Perfect if you were a vampire.
i find this to be just too high for the layout. if it comfortably fit a family, it would be ok, but it’s just too small, and you could find a more light filled real 2bd.rm at that price some where else.
great size for a single, but then the price seems off especially cause of the hood. (ie: if were in manhattan, then i’d get it).
gay couple?
I dunno, there’s enough light in the living area with the br pocket door open. At night, who cares. Unfortunately this would be a really tight 2 br for a family (not enough living area).
Perfect for a couple, though, and it’s in such great shape that it just might find a buyer at 800k or more.
Hm. Looks good in photos, but this is one you have to see in person. Wonder how that loft looks.
Interesting with a kitchen that small they put in a huge sub zero refrigerator?