House of the Day: Bay Ridge Special
We don’t know from Bay Ridge but this listing piqued our interest. It’s rare in other parts of brownstone Brooklyn to find this kind of architectural uniformity (South Portland in Fort Greene comes to mind) in such well-preserved condition. And while we could do without some of the stained glass and frilly design touches, the…
We don’t know from Bay Ridge but this listing piqued our interest. It’s rare in other parts of brownstone Brooklyn to find this kind of architectural uniformity (South Portland in Fort Greene comes to mind) in such well-preserved condition. And while we could do without some of the stained glass and frilly design touches, the house looks to be in excellent shape. Maybe we haven’t been paying close enough attention but we thought these three-story houses in Bay Ridge and Sunset Park were supposed to still be in the $800,000 to $850,000 range? Has the market moved on us or are we just clueless?
Listing #20148 [CBHK]
If a car is a “must have”, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to conclude the city may not be for you. That said, there are houses with parking in certain Brooklyn nabes, and often corner houses will have a separate parking garage in back (but such properties sell at a premium).
I think one draw to living in Brooklyn is that the lifestyle approaches the “suburban” – house instead of apartment, yard instead of neighborhood park, car instead public transportation. But these things are not as easily achieved, so it’s wise to reconsider if you require them.
Guys for the last time its 238 Ovington between 3rd and Ridge.I also just moved to BR last month from PS. I now have a bigger house, money in the bank a small 150k mortgage and no renters in my house. Plus for the first time in 23 years a car. And compared to PS parking is a breeze. Also my son is very happy here. there are 15 kids is age on our block and they play on the sidewalk all day long. No “playdates” they just knock on the door and ask if he wants to come out and play. Like i did when i was his age. They even play stickball. How Brooklyn can you get? Life is good.
OK, back to the issue of BROWNSTONES. That is an amazing block for one reason alone: the DOUBLE-SIDED brownstone. It is a sight to see. There is the stoop in the middle and a curved front on each side. There are just a few of these amazing specimens at the end of the block and they just blow my mind away. They are soooo sweeet.
And yes, the prices are going up in BR; there are more people heading this way from downtown.
It’s just a great place to live with a family. One more thing- anyone who has a family knows just how valuable safe, dependable mobility is; if emissions are the problem, get a hybrid. Subways alone just don’t cut it for families with babies- period.
Anon 5:59 – you obviously are not a parent. Bjorns and snugglies and slings are great for the first few months, but I’d love to slap a 25-lb hungry baby who needs diapers, food, etc. to your body and have you spend the day on NYC transit, particularly on a rainy/slushy day.
(For the record, I don’t own a car. I actually spent much of the day today riding 6 trains with one of my children. I haul everything up 5 flights of stairs to my apt — laundry, groceries, diapers, everything. But that cozy little image of fitting baby into a cloth sling and serenely walking around NYC convinces me that you’ve not logged the heavy lifting.) There is a practical reason behind the more durable strollers, especially on uneven sidewalks.
As for cars, two words: ZIP CAR
sorry that wasn’t Drew the post goes out to anonymous 8:13pm who ever you are.
Drew you are indeed enlightened and obviously not antisocial, certainly you the are the antithesis of all you criticize.
Of course you bike to work without exception because that really is the right thing to do. And you share a 200 sq ft thatch hut with 20 0f your nearest and dearest relatives, use alternative environmentally conscious methods to heat your home, generate energy with renewable energy sources, do not use any disposable goods what so ever at any time etc. etc.
Or maybe you just can’t afford a car?? Seek therapy.
I’m happy to ask this person nicely and respectfully to use mass transit.
“Please use mass transit. I think you will see as an intelligent, tasteful person, and a terrific parent that it is the right thing to do.”
Unfortunately, this person has already decided that that their babies’ welfare hinges on both driving a motor vehicle and purchasing sufficient property to house that vehicle. I have little confidence that the person will heed my request.
I don’t think nyc car owners are lazy or elitist. Far from it. I think they are inconsiderate, self-centered, short-sighted, unenlightened, anti-environment, antisocial, materialistic, wasteful, destructive and irresponsible. Let that weigh on clean consciences everywhere.
How did this thread end up being about bashing the city’s car owners? I thought it might end up being about how unsafe Bay Ridge is for black people (I’m only half kidding). But I do have to say I find it odd how sarcastic and belittling people can be about issues that are supposedly near to their hearts. I totally agree that people should attempt to use public transport when they can, but to jump to the conclusion that all drivers are lazy and elitist is ridiculous. If you’re out to show people the error of their ways, you might want to win them over with a lil respect first.
It is Senator? Yes, now that you mention it there is a row of brownstones on the south side. There is a short lane and apartment buildings on the other side. Between Ridge and Third, right?