House of the Day: 158A Nevins Street
This small brick house at 158A Nevins Street in Boerum Hill certainly isn’t cheap on a per square foot basis but, regardless of size, we suspect that the prospect of a house in Boerum Hill for $1,229,000 (especially one that’s in good shape) will be enough to get a few folks out of their barcaloungers…
This small brick house at 158A Nevins Street in Boerum Hill certainly isn’t cheap on a per square foot basis but, regardless of size, we suspect that the prospect of a house in Boerum Hill for $1,229,000 (especially one that’s in good shape) will be enough to get a few folks out of their barcaloungers this weekend. The house, which is less than 16 feet wide and only 36 feet deep, sits on a shorter-than-normal lot of 67 feet. But if you’re a house person, this is going to look pretty good compared to a similarly priced apartment, like this loft on 12th Street. Agree?
158 1/2 Nevins Street [Corcoran] P*Shark
I hate to break it to people but the “projects” or comparable clusters of homes surround many lovely blocks in Brooklyn. We’ve had no issues since we’ve owned our home. Perhaps you should consider moving to the suburbs since we know that there is no crime or drugs there.
This site is full of apples-to-oranges comparisons. The apt has a fancy modern renovation, and big lofty ceilings, and, basically, will appeal to someone who likes apartment life in lofty condos. The house is set up as a 2-family, and doesn’t have the fancy modern reno. It will appeal to someone who, basically, really really wants a house.
That describes me; I really really want to figure how to buy a nice little house, and a 2-family (or even 3- or 4-family) would be ideal to help with the mortgage.
That said, I’d never pay asking, or even 95% asking, on this thing. To refer to Brownstoner’s own comparison, with that apartment: the house will need extensive renovation to make as nice as the apt, with or without conversion to 1-family; the nabe is neither as desirable nor as expensive as the other location (houses in Boerum Hill are close to the PJs and far from any park); and even within that nabe it’s in a terrible location.
“Not a bad investment?” Disagree. Those projects will always be there. That in itself may be okay – hell, I grew up around there. But it goes to value… and value is measured in price per square foot (a measurement Brownstoner often seems to ignore). In the best part of Boerum Hill, ~$725psf might (might) be tenable… Here? No way. I wouldn’t go to seven figures for that thing. Maybe around $950k. (Of course, the seven-figure thing is likely to be a big psychological barrier for the seller… good luck with this listing, Corcoran.)
We live on Dean between Bond & Nevins and have quite a large home with a beautiful yard and nice neighbors. Those who do not live or want to live in the neighborhood should refrain from uninformed and negative comments as I sincerely doubt that you have walked up and down evey block in Boerum Hill.
We live on Dean between Bond & Nevins and have quite a large home with a beautiful yard and nice neighbors. Those who do not live or want to live in the neighborhood should refrain from uninformed and negative comments as I sincerely doubt that you have walked up and down evey block on Boerum Hill.
the answer my friend, is that it is a couple of blocks away from every subway in NYC.
Only near Flatbush and Atlantic, and you would be better off in Ft Greene then, other than that you have the F/G on Smith or the A way over on Schemerhorn.
Not to differ with crouchback_2, but the difference between Wyckoff between Bond and Nevins, and just around the corner on Nevins, is noght and day. Wyckoff is a little enclave of lovely houses and caring homeowners. There’s some traffic but not huge. Nevins, on the other hand, is a major thoroughfare, noisy, with lots of traffic to and from the projects and beyond, and lots of hanging out which can get rather noisy. Really, the same house around the corner, or even on Bond, would be worth 200-300K more.
the answer my friend, is that it is a couple of blocks away from every subway in NYC. Most streets in BH are also gorgeous and close to the best restaurants and bars in the “bococa” area. Some people don’t mind projects – although there are some grim blocks in there, overall it’s very nice, and as Atlantic gets more and more good stores, it will be even more convenient. Note: I don’t live there and wouldn’t buy the house myself.
boerum hill is the most over rated neighborhood. and over priced. its a tiny hood with tiny houses, tiny streets, major projects. personally i’ve never understood why people pay these prices. i’m with 2:17; why not FG, CH, CG or south slope?
Having “1/2” as part of my address would hurt, and in my mind makes it not worth the money.