House of the Day: 174 Clinton Avenue
Perhaps if the seller of 174 Clinton Avenue hadn’t spent so much time ripping open the facade of his historic brownstone and stealing a parking space from the public by cutting the curb, he might not be in his current situation. (Oh, it also would have helped if he’d priced the property reasonably back in…
Perhaps if the seller of 174 Clinton Avenue hadn’t spent so much time ripping open the facade of his historic brownstone and stealing a parking space from the public by cutting the curb, he might not be in his current situation. (Oh, it also would have helped if he’d priced the property reasonably back in the fall of 2007 back when he, quite astutely, subdivided the through lot into two pieces.) The listing debuted with Brown Harris Stevens in October 2007 at $2,500,000 and was subsequently cut to $1,990,000 in April of last year before being pulled off the market. Now it has re-emerged, post-renovation, with Halstead at the wheel and a new 2009-friendly price of $1,800,000. The interior has been cleaned up considerably and, while a lot of the original woodwork has been preserved, some of the renovation choices (like the exposed brick fireplaces and modern yard) don’t float our boat. That said, this price is back in reality land now. It remains to be seen whether buyers will like the in-house parking feature or lament the foregone rental income that came with that decision.
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Development Watch: 175 Vanderbilt Avenue [Brownstoner]
aesthetically the eterior of the house could be much improved with tinted concrete instead of the white. the low landing on the stoop should be paved in bluestone. thise those two things would help a lot. In addition the low walls should be repainted in a more natural brownstone color rather than that pinky shade.
The garage door is placed where it looks best, beneath the bay. Most old houses in San Francisco have had garages inserted in this way.
Not a great stretch of Clinton Ave. As far as I know it’s not landmarked, which explains the curb cut. Back yard looks tiny and tall bldg being built behind it will block your western light. Renovation seems clean and the fireplace issue can be rectified. Someone may pay 1.5.
Yes, I’m sure you’re right, basementalist, but I won’t hold my breath. 😛
“so I’m not sure why you’re offended…”
Well, he’s got his panties all in a bunch over the curb cut, for one. The brick fireplaces obviously put him over the top.
Now, now, I’m sure Brownstoner also had strong words for whoever estimated the house at $2,520,000.
Wow, brownstoner, no need to get ugly. I can comment because I happen to pay attention to brownstone prices in the various Brooklyn neighborhoods and this one seems overpriced for what it is. I’m simply stating that I don’t know Clinton Hill very well. I wouldn’t expect a Clinton Hill resident to be totally informed about my block in Cobble Hill, so I’m not sure why you’re offended…
the garage will be a net plus in selling the house.
the interiors look clean and neat and practical. It is the kind of interior and rear yard that lets a buyer project their own taste on it like a blank canvas. I think it will sell at a strong price.
Sure does. We have plenty of issues with this place, but it will definitely sell for more than $1.1 million.
Famous last words…
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Someday this war is gonna end…
Sure does. We have plenty of issues with this place, but it will definitely sell for more than $1.1 million.