House of the Day: 775 East 19th Street
Back in 2005 (when it was an Open House Pick) 775 East 19th Street sold for $965,000. The new owners proceeded to do a detailed renovation of the old Victorian charmer, and just put it back up for resale with a price tag of $1,425,000. The 11-room house certainly is a nice one that’ll have…
Back in 2005 (when it was an Open House Pick) 775 East 19th Street sold for $965,000. The new owners proceeded to do a detailed renovation of the old Victorian charmer, and just put it back up for resale with a price tag of $1,425,000. The 11-room house certainly is a nice one that’ll have no shortage of interested suitors. The question is whether the price is right.
775 East 19th Street [Mary Kay Gallagher] GMAP P*Shark
775 East 19th Street [Corcoran]
Absolutely my favorite color in the whole world. Seriously. I mean, I actually go around wondering why there aren’t more lilac-colored houses. Now I know…
I beg to differ Archterrotirst, where I’m from, and where the term “Victorian” came from, Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian are distinct and well-understood terms.
This is not even close to Victorian. It is a basically a colonial with arts & crafts influence, though it appears the dining room is the only room left intact. Also, the picture rail, beams, and mantle are way too dark (perhaps its the original linseed oil finish). Not sure what the broker means by “wireless ready.” Nothing significant was done in the past two years to justify such a premium. Pus there is an aging oil tank buried in the backyard, definitely not a good thing. Under a mil.
There is much money to sink into the PPS house – $400k, my bet. This house is turn key, if overpriced. Different markets?
It was built during the Edwardian period, from an historical perspective, but Edwardian isn’t really an architectural term.
Textpert, I think you are focusing on Eastlake Victorians.
Its Edwardian, and as grand and open as Edwardian places require.
Its not purple, its lilac.
Thanks Archi.
I really don’t consider these types of homes true Victorians.
Considering your link in PPS, I think this house is overpriced. If I was throwing down this kind of change for a house, I’d prefer PPS.
I thought houses around Brooklyn College area weren’t at this price point yet. But then again, I really don’t know the market there.
Didn’t realize that this house backed up against a row of apt. buildings. Not a selling point. Owners over paid in 2005, IMO.
The Victorian era (architecturally) ends around 1900, but the following decade is frequently lumped in with the earlier era, as much of the same architectural vocabulary continued to be employed. The houses which now occupy Stratford and Westminster Roads in Beverly Square West (originally Matthew’s Park) were built around 1890 – a decade before the rest of BSW was constructed. There are architectural differences, but it’s a good, living example right in the nabe of how Victorian architectural models continued to be employed after the official end of that era. Most of the homes in Victorian Flatbush were built between 1900-1910, often referred to as “transitional,” between Victorian and Arts and Crafts. Victorian Flatbush interiors often reflect a blend of Victorian and Craftsman detail.
The term “Victorian” actually encompasses many different sub-styles of architecture, Eastlake, Stick Styly, Folly, etc… There’s quite a bit of variety.
House in question is definitely not a SF Painted Lady, however!