Round-Trip from Brooklyn Heights With Luck
There were a couple of things we found hard to believe in yesterday’s Habitats story: 1) That a couple that loved their Brooklyn Heights carriage house so much would think they’d be happy in a subdivision in California; 2) That, upon realizing the folly of their decision to leave Brooklyn in 2003, they decided to…
There were a couple of things we found hard to believe in yesterday’s Habitats story: 1) That a couple that loved their Brooklyn Heights carriage house so much would think they’d be happy in a subdivision in California; 2) That, upon realizing the folly of their decision to leave Brooklyn in 2003, they decided to return and found a one-family house on Joralemon Street in 2004 for $825,000. Granted that it was only 16 feet wide, in need of a gut renovation and sat atop two major subway lines, but that price still seems stunning. Does anyone know the scoop on Kevin Carbury, who’s referred to as “the last old-time Realtor in the Heights” and was the one who found this deal for the family?
Back Home Again After a Brief Detour [NY Times]
Photos by Daniel Barry.
Sour Grapes. Joralemon St is one of the most beautiful in BHs. Regarding the subway, for those it bothers…stay off our street.
Sour Grapes. Joralemon St is one of the most beautiful in BHs. Regarding the subway, for those it bothers…stay off our street.
Sour Grapes. Joralemon St is one of the most beautiful in BHs. Regarding the subway, for those it bothers…stay off our street.
Yes, the BH resturant scene is dim. BUT living without drunk assholes under your window at night screaming well, i’ll take it. It’s great to have the walk home after a nice dinner in the surrounding neighborhoods. Keeps us thin!!
I know that couple and can say that they wanted to try something different. Many people wouldn’t take that chance to try somerthing new. They were dilligent and lucky and their hard work paid off. I personally thought it was a nice story. There aren’t that many deals out there anymore but still a few if you look hard enough.
could not agree more than restaurants in BH are horrible, with a few exceptions. I’ve lived in BH for 10 years and am staying, but I often ask myself why…
Re: Noise under Eastern Parkway. I used to live on the corner of Eastern and Classon in a 2nd floor apartment. I was never able to hear any subway noise, just the cars on the street. Eastern Parkway is so wide that perhaps the subway runs underneath the street, sidewalk, and setback, thus avoiding the noise and vibrations. I also used to live 1/2 a block from the BQE. The house shook and the thrum of passing cars and trucks was constant.
are you pointing out that the market for brooklyn heights houses (small, carriage, otherwise) is limited to users who have deep pockets? let me write that one down.
“Round Trip Brooklyn Heights With Luck”
I don’t see how luck figures into it.
This guy shelled out serious money for a boarded up, unwanted, extremely narrow shell. Obviously spent a lot of money, not a regular renovation, had to install all new systems. The audience for this type of property is extremely limited to users who have deep pockets. Sounds a lot less like luck to me.