More 70 Washington Craziness
Set Speed and Curbed continue to deliver the goods on the ongoing drama over at the 70 Washington sales headquarters. First, Set Speed resigns himself to looking at units on the lower seven floors, which are priced at a discount because of the adjacent parking lot that can be built, you guessed it, seven floors…
Set Speed and Curbed continue to deliver the goods on the ongoing drama over at the 70 Washington sales headquarters. First, Set Speed resigns himself to looking at units on the lower seven floors, which are priced at a discount because of the adjacent parking lot that can be built, you guessed it, seven floors as of right. And with the prices they’re getting in Dumbo these days, you can bet this lot won’t lie fallow for long. Second, a Curbed reader reports this unpleasantness:
So I just called them up to set up an appointment. What an obnoxious and pretentious person on the other line. First thing they ask is if I received an email and what that code is. I tell them I’ll have to dig for it but could they tell me if a specific apt. type is available. “No,” he says, “we don’t give that info over the phone.” Huh? We’re talking about a seven-figure apt and this guy won’t tell me if I should waste my time and visit Dumbo. Terrible.
A Tour of 70 Washington Street Condos [Set Speed]
70 Washington Update [Curbed]
What’s the old saying?
Can’t do, teach,
Can’t teach, teach gym,
Can’t teach gym, sell real estate.
who cares dumbo sucks anyway
What an experience! I never tought that such high quality apartments existed. I did have to wait two days for them to squeeze me in but it was worth it. When I arrived, I was greeted by the doorman at 70 Washington who had confirmed my appointment with the sales office which is located on the 11th floor.
I then had a private escort to sales office where I was greeted by a charming gentlemen who was extremely cordial and knowledgeable in his presentation. I dont know if I can mention his name, but he resembles Joe from the TV show Friends.
I have to admit, the veiws are phenominal of the city skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge. As for the apartments, “OH MY GOD!!!” Gorgeous! 12foot ceilings,SubZ fridge, Thermadaor stove, Viking Range, bamboo floors and even a wine cooler as a bonus! There are so many extras in these apartments that its just to long to write.
But anyway, I decide to get one of these babies. They are a bit pricy, but they are still cheeper that your common cookie cut Manhattan apartments.
As I was completing my paper work, I had a woman who is extremely knowlogeable in the art of sales that was guiding me through the process. I have to admit, its not as painful as I thought. When your writing a check for something you love, it simply feels good.
i think it’s amusing that Two Trees is making the sales of 70 Washington ‘exclusive’ like a club with a velvet rope. but i guess it works as so many people are still interested. i actually would prefer this ‘appointment only’ type showing to people who were interested enough to sign up for a viewing in advance, instead of a out of control open house(like the nexus.. camping out the day before? are you kidding?).
also, to address one of the comments above asking if Dumbo is worthy to be called Tribeca of Brooklyn, my answer is absolutely yes. Dumbo is as grand as Tribeca and it even includes a view. I mean, these beautiful old warehouses are so exquisite and unique-nowhere else is quite like it. Does Dumbo have landmark status yet? it should.
Just the fact that there are so many people willing to plunk down $1M+ for an apt in dumbo is a real suprise to me…Once you get past the view, what’s so great about the area? Does it deserve to be the Tribeca of Brookyln?
Tell them to go to hell and don’t give them anymore of this frenzy publicity! I have to admit, though, I can’t get enough of following this ridiculous gossip!
ugh. don’t do it. don’t even go there. they don’t deserve you or your money.