Open House Picks

Hey 3:12pm, I do not hate Philly. I just said anyone who knows the actual economic stats of NYC knows it’s in better shape than Philadelphia. Parts of Philly are so shockingly blighted I could not speak, when I went through these areas recently with a friend. Every single block, no exaggeration, has at least one house boarded up or burned. Some blocks it was every 2nd house.

Philly’s city leaders screwed up. Yes, there are pockets of revival in Philly, and in some areas the houses are gorgeous and are more historic than Brooklyn’s. But the downtown historic areas were invaded by huge, ugly, crap 80’s office buildings because the city didn’t bother to do any thoughtful planning, or to landmark and protect enough of the city. It became a place where people worked, but not where they hung out or ate or lived. Philadelphia is an important city for this whole country, with regard to our national history. It’s absolutely shameful what happened to it. I really truly do hope they get it together and bounce back.

Too bad we can’t add you to that list, 5:09.

OMG, That was nuts. I just read all those comments and only 2 people had anything intelligent to say. Bren and Montrose, thank you.

Montrose, you’re a funny character. Most people pass wind out of their behinds, but you choose to do it through your mouth.

I suspect you’ve done a lot of things with that mouth.

Is it me or the Crown Heights house interior photos were taken with a camera phone.

I know I know… it won’t be worth anything after AY is built.