House of the Day: 169 Clinton Street
This five-story brick townhouse at 169 Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights is a real beauty. The living areas have retained their historic charm and the modernized kitchen and bathrooms appear to fit in tastefully with the original vibe of the house. The 25-foot-wide house, which also comes with two parking spaces in the rear, looks…
This five-story brick townhouse at 169 Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights is a real beauty. The living areas have retained their historic charm and the modernized kitchen and bathrooms appear to fit in tastefully with the original vibe of the house. The 25-foot-wide house, which also comes with two parking spaces in the rear, looks like a very attractive deal to us at $3,200,000. At the very least, it puts Tuesday’s House of the Day to shame. Even in this market, we think this will move. Do you?
169 Clinton Street [Corcoran] GMAP P*Shark
Thanks, fjorder and bayridgegirl. I thought I had heard the same about Viking and Sub-Zero, fjorder.
BRG: I will gladly share my heinous kitchen pictures with you if I can find them. This kitchen was so bloody ugly and useless, I tore it out. I still have one on the parlor floor, but that will be gone the second the other kitchen gets redone.
Sorry for changing the subject here.
It’s not just a name when it comes to high end appliances. Some of the big names have terrible ratings when it comes to energy efficiency and reliability (Viking and Subzero).
I did a lot of research and I actually settled on the GE Monogram products mainly because they offer most of the same features that the very high end appliances do with great reliability records, very energy efficient and about half the price.
Also, I figure I’ll be in my home for at least 10-15 years. At that point when I go to sell there will probably be some new hot “high end” models and we will want to switch our out for them before putting the house on the market. Who wants a 10-15 years old appliance when buying a home? Only someone looking to cut the asking price down, which is exactly what we did based upon the old appliances the seller had in this place.
an outdoor, wood-fired pizza oven is boss.
I bet the Dyker heights place has a barbecue pit and a pizza oven.
Proceed with caution, bayridgegirl. Sub-Zero/Wolf and Viking ranges, fridges, etc., consistently have the highest rate of repair over the first year of ownership. Sears Kenmore Pro, GE Monogram, and Jenn-Air are rated much higher than the aforementioned appliances, look great, and are less expensive.
We agree Mr. B this will move and is definitely a steal compared to yesterdays HOTD with its delusional pricing. The location is excellent, beautiful facade, and the garages are priceless. We even think it may be more attractive to the right buyer for the huge rental income if the top 2 floors are not rent regulated. The price relatively speaking is quite reasonable (minus $200k) IMHO.
BRG what do you think about the pictured kitchen? Looks very good to us.
I say it goes for within 5% of ask…premium or discount.
If I could ever afford $3,200,000. for a place to live I surely would want a kitchen that I could turn around in let alone maybe sit down to drink my tea.
11233 – I’m joking also.
You don’t want to know what kind of appliances I have in my kitchen right now..or when I do buy a house what I would put in…let’s just say, I can’t afford much. There’s nothing wrong with GE appliances, they’re actually quite good.
What I gripe about is people who have the money and are doing a full renovation, then cheap out…and then expect to get top dollar for the house….aka tuesday’s HOTD.
When doing a high end renovation, the lowest standard is sub-zero, wolf, viking, fisher-paykel, etc. These may not be the best products out there, but anything less would be a mistake…especially when you’re looking to add value to a place to sell.
If you need a list of Bayridgegirl approved appliances, email me 🙂