Going, Going...Almost Gone on Newkirk
Are you an adrenaline junkie who’s been having a hard time finding a house in Victorian Flatbush? Have we got the place for you. On Thursday, this 1931 mansion, which is currently classified as a church, is going on the auction block to satisfy an outstanding lien of $878,821. Given that this house sits on…
Are you an adrenaline junkie who’s been having a hard time finding a house in Victorian Flatbush? Have we got the place for you. On Thursday, this 1931 mansion, which is currently classified as a church, is going on the auction block to satisfy an outstanding lien of $878,821. Given that this house sits on a large lot and there’s tons of unused FAR, don’t be surprised if one of the unscrupulous developers tries to take you out with his auction paddle. Has there been any chatter locally about this? What’s this stretch of Newkirk like? The auction takes place on November 16 at 3 o’clock at the Kings County Courthouse, Room 261, 360 Adams Street. Good luck!
1927 Newkirk Avenue [Property Shark] GMAP
THIS JUST IN: there was no sale, because the owner, ruben fleurantin (supposedly the same gentleman referred to in this story: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=7on_your_side&id=4679761) filed for bankruptcy, thereby temporarily staying the liquidation of his assets.
from up close, by the way, house appears to be in pretty rough shape.
Not a clue… I would bet it’s a bargain though, since it can’t be torn down by a developer… It needs so much work, which will restrict the number of potential buyers. I’m not sure how cost effective condos would be… A religious group may get it for a song, too.
how much do u think it is going to sell for?
Cindy – how is the interior in terms of original detail? Anything intact at all? Can you fill us in? Any pix?
Thanks!
I meant “first” of course, up there, not “fist!”
Let’s hope the buyer does his or her homework fist, as well — not like the chump who bought the old police building in Brooklyn, thinking to tear it down and build condos — apparently he didn’t know it was landmarked — ouch!
I am a resident of Ditmas Park, a former Board President and a licensed architect. I would like to make several comments:
This house is in the Ditmas Park Historic District and could not be demolished without Landmarks approval. We have already discussed it with the Landmarks Commission who indicated that they would not approve demolition. Although it is one of the very few properties within Ditmas Park that is not zoned, R1-2, and there is some unused FAR any plans would have to go through Landmarks and any proposal to demolish the building would meet with great neighborhood opposition. The house has been on and off the auction block for years and I have been in it and have floor plans for it. If anyone is interested they can contact me by email.
I have lived in Ditmas Park for the past 30 years. This house is on the corner of Newkirk and Ocean. There are a few small markets, and other basic services walking up the street towards the subway. It is close (5 minute walk) to the Newkirk Ave station, but it not in the best part of Ditmas Park. It is across the street from many apartment buildings and faces Ocean Ave which is very noisy. Car honking, car alarms, police, firetruck sirens could be heard 24/7. There used to be crack houses nearby in the 80’s, and now there are a few homeless “hotels” in the area, so safety may be a concern. On the other hand, starting on E19th Street, it feels like the suburbs and the Victorians are better maintained. It seems like every few months film crews arrive to take shots of the area.
Yes, I’ve come across that story online, too.. It’s a great piece of old Brooklyn folklore!