House of the Day: 1219 Bergen Street
Even if the listing for today’s HOTD on Bergen Street didn’t include a photo with an easel and frames in it, one might still be able to guess that an artist lived there. The house has a very pleasing (in our opinion) vibe that is at once minimalist and respectful of its architectural history. (Either…
Even if the listing for today’s HOTD on Bergen Street didn’t include a photo with an easel and frames in it, one might still be able to guess that an artist lived there. The house has a very pleasing (in our opinion) vibe that is at once minimalist and respectful of its architectural history. (Either that, or the owner is using a great stager!) The listing is a little skimpy on photos though so it’s impossible to know if the rest of the house has the same feel. The fact that the 16-footer is located between New York and Brooklyn Avenues in the footprint of first phase of Crown Heights North landmark district makes the $850,000 asking price a little easier to digest, no?
1219 Bergen Street [Douglas Elliman] GMAP P*Shark
And that coming from someone who calls him or herself “Kill My Landlord” except misspelled…
You know, I read this website quite often for many reasons…without much to say. Sometimes, I find it extrememly humorous how so many posters go into their neighborhood statistic rants. I’ve lived in Brooklyn quite awhile. I’m not sure there are really any neighborhoods that are not within walking distance of the hood…whatever you may consider that to be.
Whether you live in Park Slobe, Cobble Hill, Fort Greene, Bed-Stuy or Williamsburg (which I find hilarious when people try to defend the sketchiness here and I’m not sure why)…all Brooklyn neighborhoods have areas and blocks that leave something to be desired! I find it funny that to define/defend these neighborhoods, posters go as far to use streets and parks and corners and precincts to decide which part of the neighborhood is most desirable.
This is just the psychology of leveling. My corner/park/precinct/store is better than the one down the street. It’s stupid. You guys have to remember, you live in NYC.
ok BX I’ll visit. Then I’ll lean back lean back 🙂
Sorry Jack Slade- I’m a Bronx girl so just to do one last revisit- The bronx is huge and up until very recently no one paid much attention except to movies like Fort Apache, the Bronx, and to the infamous fire history (The Bronx is Burning). But maybe Mott Haven was landmarked before its time- if you don’t know, the Bronx is justly renowned for the grand Concourse and its wonderful Art Deco era buildings, not for its brownstones. My family still lives up there, and like every other part of NYC some areas are better than others. But it is coming back if for no other reason than Manhattan is bursting at the seams and it has some fabulous housing stock with its deco apartment buildings.
Bubble, dont panic I didnt even know the Bronx had brownstones Ooops!
Now lets get back to planet of Brooklyn.
do you even read what people wrote? who said only 2 1/2 blocks of brownstones in the entire bronx? not me. i don’t understand how you can respond to a comment that wasn’t made.
what only 2.5 blocks of brownstones in the Bronx?
Well they’re obviously endangered and I guess LPC treats the city like Triage. It’s a good thing that they were saved.
i wasn’t comparing mott haven to CH…you asked a general question about neighborhoods who haven’t benefitted not to compare and asked for us to name one..i did…read your question again and my answer
Given your answer, I don’t think that you can compare Mott Haven with CHN. This designation is not only two blocks, but four phases. http://www.nyc.gov/html/lpc/downloads/pdf/maps/ProposedCrown_Heights.pdf
Many of the properties have caring homeowners. The neighbors look out for each other. There is a great association. http://www.crownheightsnorth.com
No offense to Mott Haven, but we’re in a different place and this designation will solidify our standing as a neighborhood for future buyers, as well as naysayers, to keep their eye on.
CrownHeightsProud,
I was unable to make yesterday’s meeting. Did you attend? If so, can you enlighten me? Thanks.