Not-So-Bitter Renters Embrace Brooklyn
Brownstone living is no great shakes, say people profiled in this week’s Times’ real estate section cover story. The premise of the article is that there’s a new crop of Brooklynites who go ga-ga over our borough’s condos-turned-rentals because they’re much cheaper than similar full-service buildings in Manhattan. These renters say they’re not interested in…
Brownstone living is no great shakes, say people profiled in this week’s Times’ real estate section cover story. The premise of the article is that there’s a new crop of Brooklynites who go ga-ga over our borough’s condos-turned-rentals because they’re much cheaper than similar full-service buildings in Manhattan. These renters say they’re not interested in trad brownstone living because it lacks newfangled amenities, and they don’t want to buy a condo in today’s market. My peers who have their M.B.A.’s and their new master’s degrees and new jobs, they’re looking for new condos; they’re not into the traditional houses or brownstones, says a guy who rents a $2,550-a-month pad at Bed-Stuy’s The Mynt, above. This is the lifestyle we like. You cannot put a fitness center in a brownstone. You don’t have a doorman in a brownstone. Rentals are increasingly in demand, according to stats from StreetEasy that show Brooklyn rents rising 6 percent over the past year and sales prices falling 4 percent. If this is indeed a trend, one wonders how long-lived it’ll be. If more new buildings are planned as rentals rather than condos, how many developers are going to outfit their buildings with pricey condo-style trappings?
They Love (the New) Brooklyn [NY Times]
11:45:
As opposed to living with the smuglies who are mired in the idea that the only true living in Brooklyn is brownstone living?
I want to live with people who are good neighbors and respectful of community living.
It’s hardly judgemental to use a tried and true debate technique of turning your own argument back on itself. FYI- I know and am friends with many “owners”, not a one of whom believe the drivel posted by 10:59. He seems to be quite immature not necessarily in years, but definitely in social skills)- maybe a few years of real life will add some depth to his character.
11:45 … “suburbanites”?!?!?!
Most of these people are first time young buyers or young renters.
Please remove your head from ass.
Also, your “too-cool-for-school” suburbanite-bashing automatically means you are a transplant from Ohio.
Given the general tone of this blog I was pleasantly surprised to see that this article was mentioned today. All the article is essentially trying to say: “No, not everyone wants or needs a multi-family brownstone and really folks, that’s okay too”
I’m just never sure why the brownstone owners get all pissed and peeved when that fact is mentioned or why the immediate response is “well, you’re angry because you really do want one and can’t have it” My sister and I were raised in a three family brownstone and neither of us would ever opt to live in one now or raise our own children in one, preferring an Ansonia type builiding or another very well laid out condo, with all or some of those nice amenities mentioned. Doesn’t take anything away from our parents who still hold on to their brownstone and can’t imagine living any other way. It’s simply a preference.
As far as the “not so bitter renters”? That seems to be an open wound for owners on this blog as well. I know a significant number of people who, for various reasons **choose** to rent. They are my tenants, my friends and co-workers. They are not bitter, but not interested in owning either. Sometimes that too is a preference. For whatever reason, this blog always gets explosive rants whenever someone dares to even float the notion that everyone doesn’t want the exact same thing.
Bxgrl, you are not in a position to be calling anyone judgmental. Re-read your post.
11:40, There is nothing wrong with change, the problem is that all these buildings are nothing more than suburban tract houses and they are bringing suburbanites here. Is that the kind of people you want to live with?
2550 for Bed Stuy is just craziness! Especially considering that you are a slave to the dreaded G train. For that price you live in prime Brooklyn- I pay $2200 for a 1bdrm in CG. Granted I’m a slave to the F train but I’m closer to Manhattan and have a ton of amenities. I wonder if anyone who lives in MYNT actually does any kind of apartment hunting.
11:35, I’m with you … and I churn my own butter too.
Bring back the sheep to CP Sheep Meadow!
Huzzah for horse-hair plaster and lead paint!
Protect the “character” of Brooklyn!
Save the children!
11:29, don’t worry, I plan to take many vacations. I’m young and have a good 45 years left on this earth. Now that the hard work of saving for a home is behind me, I am ready to play.