Last Week's Biggest Sales
1. COBBLE HILL $3,050,000 148 Baltic Street GMAP The two-family home at 148 Baltic Street was asking $2,985,000….this baby sold over ask! The listing describes the house as such: “This 20′ wide Cobble Hill townhouse configured as an owner’s triplex over a rental was gut renovated 8 years ago. Beautiful 19th century details blend seamlessly…
1. COBBLE HILL $3,050,000
148 Baltic Street GMAP
The two-family home at 148 Baltic Street was asking $2,985,000….this baby sold over ask! The listing describes the house as such: “This 20′ wide Cobble Hill townhouse configured as an owner’s triplex over a rental was gut renovated 8 years ago. Beautiful 19th century details blend seamlessly with the overlay of contemporary design.” Entered into contract on 2/24/11; closed on 5/18/11; deed recorded on 5/26/2011.
2. PARK SLOPE $1,962,500
288 7th Street, #2 GMAP
288 7th Street got a lot of talk when we called the converted building “just plain weird, with massing and proportions that don’t really work in our opinion and an overall look that’s more Disney than Old New York.” Checking in last month there was only one unit left. This particular unit is a three bedroom which had an ask of $2M. Entered into contract on 12/16/10; closed on 4/29/2011; deed recorded on 5/26/11.
3. PARK SLOPE $1,850,000
395 7th Street GMAP
395 7th Street was a HOTD in February. We said, “The one-family pad is in good shape and has been recently renovated. It’s major drawback is its size: It’s only 17.5 feet wide and three stories tall.” Asking price was $1,775,000. Another sell over ask last week. Entered into contract on 3/1/2011; closed on 5/2/2011; deed recorded on 5/27/11.
4. MIDWOOD $1,750,000
910 Avenue K GMAP
A two-family house with 1,576 square feet. Entered into contract on 2/7/2011; closed on 4/15/11; deed recorded on 5/23/11.
5. WILLIAMSBURG $1,527,375
55 Havemeyer Street, #55 GMAP
55 Havemeyer Street is a three-unit condo building that looks like it just sold out. The listing says “Each of the 3 newly built TH condos has an interior of approx 3400 sq ft or more comprised of 3+ bedrooms w/ 4.5 baths and exterior space of approx 200 sq ft or more.” Entered into contract on 4/18/2011; closed on 4/18/11; deed recorded on 5/27/11.
I have friends with an upper duplex btw Henry and Hicks. Yes, there’s traffic noise from the BQE. But they also have an amazing roof deck with stunning views of the harbor. Really makes that location into something special.
I also saw 148 Baltic. One major drawback that no one is mentioning: it’s half a block from the BQE, btw. Henry and Hicks — very loud, especially in the backyard. Unlike the block of Henry btw. Kane and Degraw, this stretch of Henry in Cobble Hill doesn’t have the benefit of Cheever Place to act as a sound barrier btw. Henry and the BQE.
HDL: Thanks for that. I did not see original plaster moldings. But overall nice.
2 observations: this is one small submarket (brownstones in prime bklyn); and that this is not necessarily an indication of rising prices — just that asking prices are in synch with what people expect to pay.
HDL, that sounds dreamy.
The financial markets are doing quite well since the bailout. Now lets just make sure Europe doesn’t implode.
streeteasy shows 148 baltic going into contract very very quickly also.
Optimal configuration: Triplex over rental.
Discrete central air.
Powder on parlor floor.
Nicely detailed deck allows tenant access but screened yard for privacy.
Original detail: Plaster moldings, wide board floors, etc.
Richly appointed modern design touchs: Simple plain sliced walnut cabs in kitchen,efficient simple clean lines in baths. Nice tile. High end appliances. Built in storage where needed.
Also, the tastefully furnished interior and the artwork helps when showing it.
HDL: can you share with us what you liked inside of 148 Baltic st? thanks