Tough Times at 290 13th Street
[nggallery id=”53582″ template=galleryview] The four-unit, “boutique” building at 290 13th Street has actually been on the market since November 2009, although we’ve never covered it here. We just noticed price cuts on it, though, and checked out its long pricing history. The four two-bedroom units were first priced in the high $900,000s and up, but…
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The four-unit, “boutique” building at 290 13th Street has actually been on the market since November 2009, although we’ve never covered it here. We just noticed price cuts on it, though, and checked out its long pricing history. The four two-bedroom units were first priced in the high $900,000s and up, but were pulled off the market seven months later. All four units resurfaced on the market with price cuts, but were pulled again last July. Now, perhaps, the third time will be a charm: the building’s back on the market, this time priced from $865,000 for 1,194 square feet to $1,200,000 for 2,208 square feet. Think people will finally bite?
290 13th Street Listings [StreetEasy] GMAP
I also like how a gorgeous open kitchen looks, in a pristine model-home environment. But for day-to-day use – that something else (for me anyways). We entertain alot, and the kitchen always looks like a warzone during those times, and its nice to have it separate from all the guests (even though it is big enough that a couple guests can and do walk in and hang out). We also like the fact that when one or the other is cooking and making alot of noise in the kitchen it doesnt disturb those that are watching tv/reading/doing work in the living/dining room. It also allows us to “have our space” when we need to live and not be on top of eachother all the time (bedroom isnt big enough to be able to use it for purposes other than sleeping).
But I get that if you/your family is one that wants/needs to be all together all the time, with no separation, then an open layout works.
and every party i’ve been to in an apt that has a closed kitchen has been a nightmare.
if your richie rich and have servants and don’t want to see them cook your food, yeah – it makes sense. open kitchens = modern living.
I don’t even have a table at the moment (although it is next on the furniture shopping list).
We have 2 bar stools and 3 people in the family, so most eating gets done at desk or sofa.
The few times when we have had guest over they ate where ever they could find a seat.
Growing up in the 80s, we only ate at the table when guests were over. Otherwise, it was on sofas and chairs in the living room.
I generally don’t like the word “formal” used a descriptor for any part of my apt/home.
me either, I use every space of my apartment.
no sense in just looking at a room and having to clean it once a week….
I never could understand the reason for the “formal whatever” rooms that you looked at and never used…..
even as old school as I am, I think it is a waste of space…
and I do agree with the open kitchen like the other poster says, if the space is huge, and in the corner that yes, that is good, but not when it really could be just one big kitchen, with a couch thrown in the middle…..
Love the open kitchen. I have to admit though I don’t sit around when I’m home and just stare at appliances though so that might be why.
What’s wrong with eating on the sofa??? No, not with guests.
“you eat on the sofa?
I rest my case.”
so what? you eat a table in a dining room? you sound old.
you eat on the sofa?
I rest my case.
I don’t particularly like my guests to see me doing my thing in the kitchen. They see the finished product. Also, I have been known to drop and even break things from time to time.
The exterior of the building brings up mixed feelings for me – I kind of like the look of it, but also think it is ugly.
My guess is that the prices need to come down another $50K, and then the units will move.