Open House Picks

Stopped by the 13th Street open house this afternoon. Nice house on a nice block – it’s not a uniform rowhouse block but instead a mix of frame, brick and brownstone houses with the random new condo development thrown in (one small one across the street, another big one on the corner of 5th Avenue). I understand why a poster upthread said it’s not a $1.9 mil kind of block, but the block as a whole seemed really well kept with a true South Slope eclectic vibe.

I liked the house a lot. The owners have put in the amenities that count (central air, redone bathrooms, nice master bedroom suite in the refinished attic) and preserved the moldings, fireplaces and great wide-plank floors. It’s not an elegant house and never will be, but it has a lot of cottage-y charm. I was not wild about the narrow stairs and hallways, which seemed very cramped given that this house is a 20-footer.
In terms of square footage, it’s not a huge place at all – my husband thought the rooms felt too small and chopped up, but you get an illusion of more space than is actually there because each room has a dedicated function instead of, say, a living/dining room combination. Even if it’s small, there IS a separate area behind the kitchen for an office, and a formal dining room, and two parlor-floor rooms for a formal living area and a more casual den/TV room.

The price certainly is aggressive given the square footage, but there is the appeal of a truly move-in condition one family, unique looking house, solid nabe.

I saw 49 Rutland months ago and then about 5 weeks ago I got a call from the realtor to see if I was interested and that the owner was negotiable. Someone may have come along and paid “close to ask” but that doesn’t change the fact that the owner was getting desperate.

But the owners of 49 are divorcing so maybe one or the other is tired of being bound together by the property not selling.

don’t know why PLG always brings out the liars on this site.
the person commenting on RUTLAND does not know what they are talking about.
I know the owner of 49 RUTLAND got close to his price, and was never fishing for offers. just the opposite, he had offers for the full price that fell through.
the house is nicer than 73 RUTLAND and I agree about the reno being a bit uninspiring. But 73 is 100K less, so it should go soon too.
keep hating, guys!

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