Houses of the Day: Head-to-Head in The Heights
Douglas Elliman currently has a pair of similarly-priced Brooklyn Heights 25-footers on the market that begs side-by-side comparison. At left is 118 Willow Street, a 7,200-square-foot brownstone asking $7,300,000; at right is 13 Cranberry Street, a 5,200-square-foot brick house listed at $7,390,000. Which do you think is a better deal? Which house is a better…
Douglas Elliman currently has a pair of similarly-priced Brooklyn Heights 25-footers on the market that begs side-by-side comparison. At left is 118 Willow Street, a 7,200-square-foot brownstone asking $7,300,000; at right is 13 Cranberry Street, a 5,200-square-foot brick house listed at $7,390,000. Which do you think is a better deal?
118 Willow Street [Douglas Elliman] GMAP P*Shark
13 Cranberry Street [Douglas Elliman] GMAP P*Shark
I also love the Federal style most of all. So perfectly proportioned and understated.
“Who said it’s been re-bricked? That’s the original facade. Of course it’s not proper to call it a brownstone – it never was. It’s a federal style brick house, built before brownstone came into favor.”
Thank you, NorthHeights! I was baffled by the same comments you were responding to. The federal style brick houses in Brooklyn are favorites of mine. I’d personally prefer one over a brownstone. And on the Willow Street house aren’t those brownstone blocks? Not a solid uninterrupted brownstone facade. Not liking it. I definitely prefer the brick over the two. I also prefer the clean modern renovation of Cranberry too. Really nice transitional interior. Interesting to read all the comments but I’d still pick Cranberry weighing all things.
bayridgegirl, the broker analysis has been done before, albeit not on a regular basis. I think it would generate more interest and get far more posts than the Third and Bond feature. And what a cathartic way to get back for all of our nightmare experiences dealing with NYC real estate brokers!
ur right heather,there are brownstones in west philly.but u aint going thought there with out a gun.trust me.
Take a gander at the second to last photo of Cranberry street.
Looks like a shot out of CSI Las Vegas. Not of the Strip or of oblivious lads and ladies lounging poolside but, rather, of a morgue.
I guess that’s what 7 mill gets you these days in the Heights: eternal rest in that “Special Light” touted by the broker!!
I voted for the Cranberry st. house- not because I know if it’s a better deal or not, I just like the house better. Since I can’t afford either it doesn’t matter anyway.
Dave- find a book called “the Gilded Era”- if you want to see bad taste in gilding, it’s in there. That little gold strip of molding is nothing!
I want in on “Broker of the Day”. Speaking of which, I was just commenting on how these brokers take the dumbest pictures. If this were my $7M listing, and the broker was displaying it using half of these crappy pictures, I’d be pissed!
New topic ‘Broker of the Day’ – where we over analyse the broker; appearance, personality, listings, etc.
bayridgegirl, your comments are cracking me up. And I completely agree re: the gilding. Bible schmible, I don’t like it. Regarding the lipstick, yesterday’s Condo of the Day at 44 Cheever Place could have used a splash of that on the walls to add some much needed color.