Open House Picks: Carroll Gardens Edition
Carroll Gardens 396 Degraw Street Cobble Heights Sunday 2:30-4 $1,900,000 GMAP P*Shark Carroll Gardens* 79 Carroll Street Stribling Sunday 2-4 $1,895,000 GMAP P*Shark Carroll Gardens 150 Huntington Street FSBO Sunday 1-5 $1,350,000 GMAP P*Shark Carroll Gardens 199 Huntington Street Brooklyn Bridge Sunday 12-1:30 $1,289,000 GMAP P*Shark *Okay, it’s really Columbia Waterfront District
Carroll Gardens
396 Degraw Street
Cobble Heights
Sunday 2:30-4
$1,900,000
GMAP P*Shark
Carroll Gardens*
79 Carroll Street
Stribling
Sunday 2-4
$1,895,000
GMAP P*Shark
Carroll Gardens
150 Huntington Street
FSBO
Sunday 1-5
$1,350,000
GMAP P*Shark
Carroll Gardens
199 Huntington Street
Brooklyn Bridge
Sunday 12-1:30
$1,289,000
GMAP P*Shark
*Okay, it’s really Columbia Waterfront District
I don’t think 79 Carroll is in the historic district. The district ends at Hicks Street, on the OTHER side of the BQE.
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To the poster above with the info about the DOB. I have a 2 family that I renovated to use as a 1-family. It was all done legallly. But we didn’t change the C-of-O. You don’t have to. We have all of our sign offs and everything. And this was just done this summer, not so long ago. The issue of whether the renovations required a permit is another story. We would have to know what they did during the reno. Did they tear down walls, move plumbing lines or what? If they just did cosmetic stuff (new cabinets, tile, etc.) then they didn’t even need a permit.
Don’t know what u are talking about with Degraw street house…..but anyway…
I would guess that good % of houses in Carroll Gardens/Cobble Hill are not used as city CofO states. And they are bought and sold that way all the time. and have been for years.
The problem is when CofO is for fewer units than usage.
To follow up on my last post in response to 3:51pm — has there ever once been the case of the DOB fining a brownstone owner because there was no kitchen in the garden apartment and it was as part of the rest of the house?
3:51pm–
Recently, someone on the forum posted a question about a c of o because they wanted to buy an apartment above them, along with another neighbor, and split it to add to both of their apartments.
Another person answered that if you are COMBINING apartments, so that you have fewer apartments than the c of o allowed, then it was okay. They even cited some regulation to that effect.
Are you certain you are correct? Does every co op where an owner combines 2 apartments get a new c of o? Given how often this occurs, especially in big buildings, wouldn’t there be a constant need to apply for new c of o’s?
I’m just wondering if you are an expert, or simply posting what you believe is correct.
2:34 is the broker.
quite a few broker posts on here today…
2:34–199 Huntington’s open house is Sunday. How is it you went to today?
Saw 150 Huntington last Sunday. All I can say is wow. First though, a few negatives:
The garden level needs upgrading, including the kitchen. The agent bragged about the boiler, but on inspection, it appeared to be an old coal fired unit that was converted to oil, and while the blower appeared to be relatively new, it looked as if it hadn’t been touched in a long time. The roof of the extension needs repair, as does the ceiling of the formal dining room with leaded glass skylight beneath it.
No doubt there’s work to do in this house, but this is a museum quality house with it’s numerous leaded glass windows and panels. The woodwork is gorgeous. Floor to ceiling oak panelling with coffered ceilings. The third floor dressing areas are completely intact with all the built-in cabinetry complete and unpainted, plus the his and hers sinks. The ‘master’ bath, while small, has the original tile throughout, with some repairs necessary, and a beautiful stained glass window with reeds and a bird.
It’s not for everyone though. This house is a true antique in remarkable condition. I think it will sell fast.
It is worth noting that work permits were never filed for any work done at the Degraw Street house. Check the DOB website yourself.
Realtors don’t “feel it is no problem” to advertise a “two family used as one.” By law, they have to disclose when a property they represent does not match DOB or DOF records. They can be sued if there’s not full disclosure.
And I don’t think there’s any difference between how the DOB treats small and large apartment buildings.
Here is what the DOB themselves explains:
“The key document used to certify the legal use and occupancy of a building is called the “Certificate of Occupancy†(C of O). The document is issued by the Department of Buildings and describes how a building may be occupied, for example, a two-family home, a parking lot, a 40-unit multiple dwelling, or a store. A C of O is often required when selling a home or refinancing a mortgage.
If planned construction is creating a new building, or will result in a change of use, egress, or occupancy to an existing building, a new or amended Certificate of Occupancy is necessary. Usually, the contractor’s or owner’s representative contacts the Department to arrange for its inspectors to perform the necessary construction, plumbing, electrical, and elevator inspections.
The Certificate of Occupancy will be issued when the completed work complies with the submitted plans and applicable laws, all paperwork is completed, all necessary approvals have been obtained from other appropriate City agencies, all fees owed to the Department are paid, and all relevant violations are resolved. A new building cannot be legally occupied until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.”