House of the Day: 466 5th Street
We like the look and feel of 466 5th Street, a four-story house within a gurney’s-roll from New York Methodist hospital. Except for the kitchen, which we’re not loving (just say no to granite!), the house has all the look and feel of an old Italianate brownstone, from the marble mantles to the pocket shutters….
We like the look and feel of 466 5th Street, a four-story house within a gurney’s-roll from New York Methodist hospital. Except for the kitchen, which we’re not loving (just say no to granite!), the house has all the look and feel of an old Italianate brownstone, from the marble mantles to the pocket shutters. Currently configured as a lower owner’s duplex topped by two floor-through rentals, the house has been in the same family for at least 20 years. Now that it’s time to cash out, the owners are looking to get $2,200,000. Think they will?
466 5th Street [Orrichio & Anderson] GMAP P*Shark
Re: school zone – it’s true that it’s not zoned for 321 (321 zone ends on the *other* side of 5th). But it’s zoned for 39, which more and more neighborhood folks are sending their kids to and raving about. 39 is a gem of a school with a great new principal, increasingly active PTA. While 321 is great too, some folks actually prefer the smaller, more intimate size of 39 to the huge 321, which is also notoriously plagued with overcrowding. Not sure how much this matters to the buyer (seems lots of the wealthier buyers these days opt for private school) but just a point to make in addition to those about the condition of the house.
2:26 – I live on this block and really the John Jay kids are not the problem you make them out to be. 5th Street bet 6/7 is a truly lovely location – near the subway, equidistant to park and 5th ave restaurants/shops, 7th ave convenience – and the block itself is very friendly. Too bad the house is not in better shape. I used to see the old guy who lived there and he was definitely old school so I’m sure it has a kind of museum quality inside. If I had the money, I’d buy just to stay in this location and have a nice big house. But I agree it’s overpriced given the condition of the house.
What people need to realize is that Park Slope fixer-uppers are not selling at high prices. Anywhere. Not the Montgomery mansions, not these non-descript brownstones. Price needs to come down.
This house is on the wrong side of 5th for 321.
Sorry folks, this house IS NOT zoned for PS 321.
It’s not livable. Once you see the inside, you’ll know it needs work. The broker talks endlessly about the high sq. footage. Clearly the owner made some calculations based on that size and won’t lower the price to deal with the ugly factor.
Well then by all means, rush out and buy the place, 2:31. Those homemade cabinets have tons o’ charm!
“I think it’s refreshing to see something that looks like it hasn’t been renovated within an inch of its life. ”
Not if it’s got no detail. Sorry.
the president house is in ps 282, which probably costs it for those who come out salivating for the almighty 321.