Windsor Terrace Condos Sell in a Heartbeat
The nearly complete Parc Maison in Windsor Terrace doesn’t feature Brooklyn’s most exciting architecture ever (not execrable, just a little uninspired for a prime corner lot in our opinion), but the condos sure sat well with buyers. Eight of the development’s units went into contract after only two open houses this fall, according to Corcoran…
The nearly complete Parc Maison in Windsor Terrace doesn’t feature Brooklyn’s most exciting architecture ever (not execrable, just a little uninspired for a prime corner lot in our opinion), but the condos sure sat well with buyers. Eight of the development’s units went into contract after only two open houses this fall, according to Corcoran broker Andrew Booth. (The project’s developer is hanging on to the remaining seven units for the moment, though those may also eventually hit the market—Booth claims that if they did, we’d sell them within a week.) The condos are in townhouses and range in size from 1050 to more than 1600 square feet. Prices went from $599,000 for the smaller 2-bedrooms to $699,000 for the biggest 2-bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and it seems like those prices hit the sweet spot for Windsor Terrace buyers. Surprised?
Parc Maison Listings [Corcoran] GMAP
1101 Prospect Avenue [StreetEasy]
Development Watch: 1101 Prospect Avenue [Brownstoner]
As far as new construction is concerned, it’s NOT the worst I’ve seen. That said, it’s an interesting corner. Seems that some of the ugliest architecture can be found on Prospect Avenue and towards the Expressway. However, a block away on the opposite direction, one finds some of the most beautiful limestone townhouses in WT on Sherman Street.
I’m not sure why everyone thinks this building is ugly. Compare this with the builder’s other property, the Simone! At least this building has some character, is more traditional looking, and blends in with the brick and brownstone of the neighborhood!
Yes, the stairs are steep, but they allow each resident his/herown entrance, making the apartment feel more like a townhouse, less like an apartment. I like it! I think it will bring a nice mix into the neighbohood–not just more richy investment bankers buying up expensive brownstones!
where do you park? Next to the long stoop?
many people do not have the patience or time or imagination or money to deal with older coop properties.
new condos with new appliances and other amenities like 2 bath rooms and air conditioning and washer/dryer, etc… are easier to just buy and move into.
also, many people think coops are stupid – ie: no control on what you do with your own property.
Queens is right!
2:04 maybe because the buyers are fed up with the park slope douchebags
and your 2 bedroom has only 1 bath and is old and in need or renovations
and the board of your coop is bunch of total
asshats that turn people off
or the economy sux and your place is overpriced
probably both
f brooklyn btw
So is the trend right now that most folks who have a budget for a 2 bedroom around the $600K range much more interested in new construction/condo conversions these days? Because I’m a little surprised these WT units went so fast when my 2-br coop in prime Park Slope for under $600K has been on the market for 2 1/2 weeks and haven’t had any offers, especially considering there just aren’t many 2 bedrooms in this price range. Just trying to figure out if it’s the economy, the new condos competiton or what.
Not bad for new construction. Close to the park and the Prospect Park Zoo. Yay! Bears! I’d buy one, if I had the money.
What’s with those ridiculously tall stoops? You see them all the time in new-construction townhouses. Not only are they completely out of proportion with the rest of the building, they also so impractical. I’m suprised they pass code. Why not do a dog-leg stair or just have one street level entrance and an internal elevator?