House of the Day: 1193 Bergen Street
This lavish Renaissance Revival limestone appears to be in move-in condition, going by the photos, with an updated kitchen and baths as well as plenty of original details. Those include an elaborate built-in in the rear parlor, a pier mirror, a wood burning fireplace and five mantels. There is also an outdoor fireplace in the…
This lavish Renaissance Revival limestone appears to be in move-in condition, going by the photos, with an updated kitchen and baths as well as plenty of original details. Those include an elaborate built-in in the rear parlor, a pier mirror, a wood burning fireplace and five mantels. There is also an outdoor fireplace in the garden.
It’s currently set up as a one-family, although it’s a three, according to the listing, and the floor plan seems intact. It is slightly narrow at about 17 feet 3 inches. Built in 1894 as one of seven in a row, it was designed by architect Albert E. White, according to a Building of the Day post (White also designed 1234 Dean Street).
Do you like it? And with the neighborhood record having recently leapt from $2,108,902 to $2,900,000 for a 27-foot-wide mansion in need of work, do you think the ask of $2,300,000 is reasonable?
1193 Bergen Street [Corcoran] GMAP
market is inflated in my opinion, neighborhoods like park slope, carroll gardens, boerum hill, cobble hill are out of reach so less-desirable neighborhoods with desirable housing stock for those into brownstones limestones prices are increased, sure you’re getting the house which is nice but you’re getting a less than stellar neighborhood in my opinion that comes with it
Keep in mind that this isn’t a true one family, but a three family.
Agreed, nothing like downtown and things have changed obviously in the past decades, however, I do not think Crown Heights compares to Park Slope as a neighborhood to be asking prices at that level today.
bad idea investment-wise in my opinion
No-Permits, yes the facade and the historic detail are great, but location, location, location.
Based on what’s on the market now, I’d hold out for a similar Park Slope townhouse instead of throwing away money on a neighborhood that won’t see price increases. Sure, Crown Heights has seen prices double year over year, but again? doubtful
Well, I guess he answered that question. lol.
gains are gains whether they are from a single family or multi-family sale, must look at real estate as an investment always, there are people out there who will shell out the asking price for overpriced bed sty and crown heights housing, however, I feel that they will get reamed from an investment standpoint
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