House of the Day: 70 Adelphi Street
The low (for Fort Greene) asking price of this listing—$1,175,000—has more to do with its unfortunate proximity to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway than any inherent flaws in the house. There’s some original detail, but the house has definitely had some modern modifications. The owner (or the agent) has done a pretty good job of styling it…
The low (for Fort Greene) asking price of this listing—$1,175,000—has more to do with its unfortunate proximity to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway than any inherent flaws in the house. There’s some original detail, but the house has definitely had some modern modifications. The owner (or the agent) has done a pretty good job of styling it for the listing photos as well. This block (at right) ain’t the greatest either: the monstrosity known as the Verdi is just a few lots up the street and the street lacks the kind of architectural cohesion that much of the neighborhood is known for. That said, you’ll be hard-pressed to find an old house in the area for less.
70 Adelphi Street [Corcoran] GMAP P*Shark
I “ALMOST” went to the open house. From the interior photos, I was all in love. But as I was walking toward the spot, I knew why they skipped putting exterior photos. Wonder who will buy that crap.
BQE is not the major problem. I would be more concern with the crime, bus/train transportation, schoolyard on the block and the projects nearby.
I’m not trying to hate the block but I want to let potential buyers know the real deal that the agents will not tell them.
It seems that a million dollar is worth nothing these days. I can’t imagine native new yorkers paying this money for crappy neighborhood. This is not a deal just because it’s cheaper than BH, PS, WB…
Real estate agents must be using smoke n mirrors on out of towners into paying these crazy prices. Well, buyer beware.
If you live within 500 yards of a major expressway highway etc., studies show highly increased risk of asthama, cancer etc. Not a good idea.
The BQE seems imposing, but you don’t ever hear it/notice it inside the houses on this block.
You forget to mention da Projects a block away. It wasn’t the safest block in Fort Greene. Overprice.
The whole one bathroom (on the parlour floor) for the triplex makes me think twice… that and the BQE…
Ah, the soothing hum of the BQE, and the relaxing effects of truck exhaust… You’ll sleep so soundly!
Aw, just being a dick. Sorry. Actually the house is very attractive, nice shingles, great paint job. Most of us have to put up with some geographic compromises at one time or another to get the space we need.
doh!