House of the Day: 69 St. James Place
We featured this brownstone at 69 St. James Place in Clinton Hill as an Open House Pick back in June when it hit the market with a price tag of $1,995,000; it was reduced in September to $1,895,000 and again in November to $1,750,000, where it remains today. The house is in beautiful shape, with…
We featured this brownstone at 69 St. James Place in Clinton Hill as an Open House Pick back in June when it hit the market with a price tag of $1,995,000; it was reduced in September to $1,895,000 and again in November to $1,750,000, where it remains today. The house is in beautiful shape, with lots of original details and a recently resurfaced facade. We’ll see whether this will need another downward nudge to get a deal done. The fact that 298 Lafayette Avenue sold for $1,895,000 in August is encouraging, but that was pre-Lehman. Waddya think?
69 St. James Place [Brown Harris Stevens] GMAP P*Shark
BklynCynic – pricing may or may not be off a bit, hard to tell now. Not sure there are too many places that are in truly good shape in Park Slope that are sub $2MM now either. I just took issue with the fringe statements. Pricing is another issue altogether and without actually seeing the interior, kitchen, baths etc., I don’t know. Plus no rental income either…
And I stand by the fact that I think Clinton Hill is fringe, Dave.
But I don’t use that term to instigate a neighborhood war.
I’m simply stating my opinion.
And I disagree that anyone here is riled up except for “getaclue” who clearly has some major issues he/she needs to deal with.
I think that the comments have all been pretty informed and courteous.
I remember when I lived in Ft Greene and had to tell the cab driver i lived in Clinton Hill so he could take me home from Manhattan. Clinton Hill is a lovely area that has its own vibe. I do consider it one with Ft Greene like Bedford and Stuyvesant.
Good point about the woodwork, 1842.
And okay, maybe calling this neighborhood “fringe” is subjective and overstating it a bit. But I still think $1.75 million is fairly outrageous for this property, compared to what you can get for $2 million or under in Park Slope, just as an example – not that I’m advocating Park Slope as the best neighborhood, but it’s certainly better in terms of amenities, I don’t care how great a market Choice is.
I notice BRG does not get QOTD yet again!!! Flatbush stomps on Bay Ridge!! News at 11
you were the one who introduced the word “fringe” 11217. That’s what got everyone all riled up.
I’m not taking the blame, BRG.
Not this time, anyway.
“And this is not AT ALL meant to start a neighborhood war.”
The fighting has begun.
I think we can all agree that whatever neighborhood we don’t live in or want to live in is the very definition of “fringe”! 😉