House of the Day: Vinegar Hill Four Family
Despite the proximity to the Farragut Houses, we have a soft spot for the small number of brick townhouses that populate the historic district of Vinegar Hill and always keep an eye out for ones hitting the market. Corcoran’s got a recent listing for a 4-story 1829 house at 73 Gold Street, just a few…
Despite the proximity to the Farragut Houses, we have a soft spot for the small number of brick townhouses that populate the historic district of Vinegar Hill and always keep an eye out for ones hitting the market. Corcoran’s got a recent listing for a 4-story 1829 house at 73 Gold Street, just a few lots over from another recent HOTD. We’re initially a little suspicious of the lack of interior photos and the emphasis given to scenic neighborhood shots. Plus, if the interior were in good shape, we’d imagine the price would be quite a bit higher, so maybe it’s a good fixer-upper opportunity. But what do we know. The curious can take a look this Sunday and next from 12 to 2 at the open house.
73 Gold Street [Corcoran] GMAP
not sure of the boundry for the area. sorry
Thanks all. I found a map which seems to indicate that DUMBO is straddled by the bridge and squeezed in between Vinegar Hill and Fulton Ferry.
Now I’m wondering about “fiber radiation particles” mentioned above. I’ve never heard about that, but I would be interested to know more.
As far as relationship Dumbo/Vinegar Hill – essentially same area (using same subway stop of F train to York Street) – but Vinegar Hill describing a handful of square blocks closest to Navy Yard where some old brick homes still exist.
Both ‘areas’ are north of the BQE along the east river – and altogether comprise not a very large area.
Sounds like very interesting price – probably needs work – current rents are very below market. As far as closeness to projects – no closer than much more expensive properties in Fort Greene and Boerum Hill that are closer to their respective ‘hoods projects.
I think its closeness to very expenive Dumbo development and growing amenities would make attractive buy- but not for someone looking for pristine Bklyn Hts or stroller invested Pk Slope.
while the place is only a couple blocks away from the projects and the power plant, so is the J-Condo where prices exceed $1000/sq ft.
rents are very low the highest is $975 but there are no leases so i guess if you repair the place you can ask for more. Just this is not a place for a family let alone a normal mind.
Clinton Hillbilly, thanks for the reply, but I still don’t get it. Is DUMBO only the area between the bridges? I’m not sure if the Manhattan bridge is the boundary. Or maybe it’s not so clearly defined.
If the rents are under a G, price seems high. It seems that most other b-stone hoods have values proportional to rent command, all in a similar way. 1 and change is a CH price but apts there barely start as low as a G.
well the problem with this house is the proximity to the farragut houses which will never go away, never ever ever. the other problem is putting yourself at risk of cancer with the con ed power plant that throws off fiber radiation particales into the area. other than the cancer and the shootings and drug dealing the house is nice. the rents are really low all under $1000 a month.
It is my understanding that Vinegar Hill is the small, quaint neighborhood between the Navy Yard and DUMBO. From what I gather it is a tiny, secluded enclave–cut off from the rest of Brooklyn during the Robert Moses crusade (there is some interesting history along with many cool photos posted by a VH resident during brownstoners vacay).
I always drive through VH on my way to DUMBO from CH and it is like stepping back through time — cobblestone streets, lovely old brick townhouses. It reminds me a bit of Red Hook, especially since it’s very near the water.
My main misgiving about Vinegar Hill is the massive Con Ed plant, but I can also see why people would want to live there. It seems very enchanted and remote. There have been several new high-end condo develoments built there recently.
I believe people who live there use the York Street subway stop, but I’m not sure.
Well that’s what I know about it, I’m sure there are others far more enlightened. Whaddya say guys?