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
“brooklyn = need car”
What the hell for? I’ve lived here for years and never needed a car.
The only time I’ve “needed” a car is when I take a trip out of the city. And then I RENT one. It’s revolutionary notion, I know, but it just might catch on.
1:37: Unfortunately, contrary to popular rumors of its extinction, Homo Neanderthalensis, complete with its genetic preference for post-war condos, is alive and well and living in Brooklyn. Anthropological researchers everywhere should immediately converge on Williamsburg to survey the thriving specimens available for study there in their native habitat. Cross-species propagation between Homo Neanderthalensis and Homo Sapiens (those with the genetic preference for brownstones), however, remains rare due to incompatibility.
30% over the last 5 years? Why is everyone procreating so much? What narcissism! I guess biology trumps reason, afer all.
the numbers of kids in nyc under 5 has increased 30% over the last 5 years.
people just aren’t moving to the burbs as much.
they are realizing more and more how suburb life is not the way of the future if we plan to have a future for this endangered planet.
What a great example of a classic brownstone. My favorite rooms are the dining room, with that fabulous built in, and the bathroom, with its original stained glass and from what can be seen, original sink. Love the pan light fixtures too.
OK, the decor is way over the top. More Mario Buatta than Martha, however. But so what – hopefully, the owners pack it up and take it with them, and you go in and paint over the gilt. I’d add some wall color, too, but that’s me. You put your furniture in, and it’s you. If that’s too much for anyone, if you can afford this place, you can afford to hire a decorator.
I also like the ground floor apartment – nice bones, and blessedly clutter free. It would be good to have available for guests, relatives, office space, or rental.
I try not to faint at the prices of PS homes, and am really glad similarly appointed brownstones exist for millions less in Bed Stuy, Crown Hts, as well as those in tonier nabes. I know, location, location, location. But as period house porn – without the furnishings – the French canopy bed will haunt me forever, this is fun.
Speaking of kids, is there an actual baby boom? Or does it just seem that way because of increased media coverage, internet, etc.? I haven’t been following the numbers. Anyone know?
3:51
i think i’m one of your friends!!!
Well, 3:51, I guess our friends and acquaintances cancel each other out, then.
3:49/3:53
the maintence fees on the two uws places are $1700 and $2500 a month, respectively.
you might want to rethink the 1 million leftover comment…
and you are comparing 2 bedroom apts to a huge 4 story home on one of the most beautiful blocks in nyc.
i can understand preferring manhattan if that’s where you want to be, but for people interested in a larger space for their growing family, a 2 bedroom just doesn’t cut it with 2 kids.