House of the Day: 551 3rd Street
The four-story brownstone at 551 3rd Street changed hands in 2004 for $1,900,000; the new owner proceeded to do a pretty serious renovation as well as an over-the-top interior design that maybe be a bit much for some people. But if you can look past the chintz, this is certainly a beautiful house with tons…
The four-story brownstone at 551 3rd Street changed hands in 2004 for $1,900,000; the new owner proceeded to do a pretty serious renovation as well as an over-the-top interior design that maybe be a bit much for some people. But if you can look past the chintz, this is certainly a beautiful house with tons of original detail on one of the more desireable blocks in The Slope. The asking price of $3,750,000 looks high to us (by a few hundred thousand dollars) but the fact that it needs no work could work in its favor. Think it has a shot at getting asking price?
551 3rd Street [Douglas Elliman] GMAP P*Shark
As soon as this house is sold I’m buying stock in Benjamin Moore.
Devil’s advocate here: Many times I’ve thought about living in a relatively inexpensive apartment in the city, just big enough for my family’s needs, even if somewhat cramped, and then taking what I’d save and buying a nice country house upstate. I think I’d rather do this than blow it all on one larger city dwelling.
If you get a chance read 3:26’s link it is really very amusing but also insightful.
I think a lot of Brooklyn’s recent popularity stems from younger folks from comfortable backgrounds who do not see it as a regression to move to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn. In fact they reject the white middle class burbs that generations of Brooklynites aspired to. Generational change and a reversal of class perceptions are some of the forces at work in the astonishing, and unexpected rebirth of the boro.
So many silly comments here! Why are you all so negative about Brooklyn?
I’m one of the people who is moving from my smallish apartment on the UWS to a large house in Park Slope — I’m sure there are hordes of us, there have been for decades. Obviously I get more space for my money. But I’m not sad about leaving Manhattan at all — I’d totally prefer to live in Brooklyn at this point. Is it Paradise? No, nowhere is. But most of all I like the combination of beautiful Prospect Park, the low-scale architecture and the slight funkiness of non-mall commercial life still lingering nearby.
As for this house, looks like they’ve done a top-notch renovation, even if I also hate the style. But it has plenty of bathrooms, AC, etc.. However, what I wouldn’t like about it is the lack of a family space. The front parlor is kind of narrow and formal, the dining room is formal and the kitchen is small. The back yard, like all these houses on 3rd street, is tiny.
It seems like — stylistically and functionally — it might work better for a couple without kids who want extra room for guests/work-at-home and. On the other hand, big beautiful brownstones in move-in condition are so rare in this location, some family might decide to embrace it with all its limitations.
Um, 4:51, I believe 4:36 was engaging in satire. If not, though, I’d love to hear about what it’s like to work at Brooklyn Casket!!
You are disgusting, 4:38.
Simply disgusting.
Most out of touch with reality of anyone who has posted on here in a while.
Regular time in the country requires a “country house?” It’s called a DAY TRIP. Or MOTEL 6!
Hmmmm, 4:38 and 4:36: I grew up in CG, and my parents did not have a country house. I turned out fine, and I still don’t have a country house. You are fortunate to have that luxury, but children are very adaptable.
I plan to buy this brownstone, paint half the walls trompe l’oeil, the other half faux marble. Then I’m a gonna FLIP IT in a borough of brooklyn NANOsecond!
The Whereforeartthou?
Some Day This Brownstone’s Gonna End…