House of the Day: 371 Greene Avenue
If you’re going to ask $1,325,000 these days for a house in Bed Stuy, it better be pretty darn spectacular. This new listing at 371 Greene Avenue, while perfectly nice, is a far cry from spectacular, though. The entry hall still retains its original charm, but the rest of it, judging from the limited number…
If you’re going to ask $1,325,000 these days for a house in Bed Stuy, it better be pretty darn spectacular. This new listing at 371 Greene Avenue, while perfectly nice, is a far cry from spectacular, though. The entry hall still retains its original charm, but the rest of it, judging from the limited number of photos, appears to have suffered from having been subdivided into three units. What do you think is a more realistic price?
371 Greene Avenue [Brown Harris Stevens] GMAP P*Shark
Ncarty97, most people are conditioned to think new is better. IMO, original details represents the charm and retro-glory of home. Today’s cookie cutter homes are sterile and lack character. Ahem – this is a brownstone blog, so a significant % will love original details versus modern.
Audrey Edwards is the same agent that listed 698 Dean St. for $999,000.
This is no surprise. Here is the link.
http://bstoner.wpengine.com/brownstoner/archives/2009/12/open_house_pick_323.php
Just like a centerfold, if fake details are added and not done right, it looks cheap and plasticy.
LOL
*rob*
True, but the details don’t need to be original.
quote:
You can’t have a flat chested centerfold.
yeah, those chicks just wind up becoming website models for American Apparel.
*rob*
A house without details, is a flat chested house.
*rob*,
That comparison makes no sense. You can have a magnificent looking modern renovation in a brownstone. You can’t have a flat chested centerfold.
MoneyForNothing! What a treat. You did close in Hoboken, yes? Too congested for me. Townhouses in Jersey City would be more my style.
***Bid half off peak comps***