Fear (of Condos) and Self-Loathing in Williamsburg
What happens when you mix the snide aspects of hipster culture with the gleaming new developments that have popped up in Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Fort Greene? Condo shame, says the Observer. The hipsters who once scoffed at new developments like The Edge or nV are now—ironically, perhaps—experiencing a desire to buy units in these buildings…
What happens when you mix the snide aspects of hipster culture with the gleaming new developments that have popped up in Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Fort Greene? Condo shame, says the Observer. The hipsters who once scoffed at new developments like The Edge or nV are now—ironically, perhaps—experiencing a desire to buy units in these buildings (gasp!). In the current market, it’s the modern units that are suddenly in the price range of 20- and 30-something new buyers, while the common brownstone fantasy still costs over $1 million. The article chronicles several 20-somethings such as Kendall Turner, 23, who bought a $449,000 one-bedroom in the Ikon building on McCarren Park in Greenpoint, or Nicole Ferejohn, 27, who refused to give in to her condo urges and continues to rent. Those profiled in the article make excuses and apologies; they feel guilt for their un-Brooklyn-y purchases; but in the end, perhaps the point is that if you price it low enough, they will (begrudgingly) come.
Condo Shame [NY Observer]
Really? Wow. Never been there, but had been on my list.
Sharlene’s – it seems like the lights are always on/bright inside, so you could read. That is cool if so…I can usually only read in a bar if there’s a patio.
IJ: eeks that place was shut down TWICE for health code violations before it became this current iteration of a burger bar
I kinda am afraid to try it
Southwest corner of 7th and 9th has that burger bar place…always people there so must be good.
does everyone really do drugs? that sucks
Rob – you are tooo funny with the girls being pasty/pudgy. I often see plenty of Willy-B girls who are 1 dimensional looking
Heather – Oznots had the BEST brunch. Ever try their walnut date cake with the whiskey sauce?
11217 – oh lord Commonwealth – that’s the spot my 22 year old cousin goes to regularly! – haha
Ohh…. the croissants at the bakery on the corner next to Barbes are delicious!
I can’t picture, DH. The corner of 7th and 9th has Smiling Pizza on the southeast corner, and Brooklyn Industries on the southwest corner.
Maybe it was on 6th Avenue and 9th Street…Barbes?
East River is a cool spot. Its on South 6th, and backs up to the Brige. Nice sized indoor bar, with larger outdoor space. Its pretty low-key, with a good jukebox, and cheap draft beer. Bar staff are friendly, and you don’t get the as*hole factor that you find a lot of other W-burg watering holes.
11217 – I stopped at a place on the southeast corner of 7th ave and 9th street last night after the concert – i forgot what it was called but everyone was very friendly
“All this talk of coke and Union Pool makes me want to see for myself. I’m supposed to go out drinking tomorrow night in W’burg, I’ll steer that way.”
All the actions happens there on Saturday nights – Thursday is mellow (much like everything else)