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1. PARK SLOPE $3,525,000 556 1st Street GMAP (left) This 5-bedroom house was listed for $3,750,000 in November, according to StreetEasy. The listing had the following to say: “Elegant mint 21’+/- Park Slope Brownstone updated with all the modern conveniences. Built in 1910 the original details have been restored to perfection. Enter up steps to…
1. PARK SLOPE $3,525,000
556 1st Street GMAP (left)
This 5-bedroom house was listed for $3,750,000 in November, according to StreetEasy. The listing had the following to say: “Elegant mint 21’+/- Park Slope Brownstone updated with all the modern conveniences. Built in 1910 the original details have been restored to perfection. Enter up steps to the open parlor through a small vestibule lined with mahogany wainscoting. There is a spacious living room with a 3 window bay in the front, a beautiful carved mahogany gas burning fireplace, and an impressive center staircase.” Entered into contract on 3/25/09; closed on 6/25/09; deed recorded on 7/17/09.
2. BAY RIDGE $2,525,000
72 80th Street GMAP (right)
This is a 3,488-sf, single-family, according to Property Shark. Entered into contract on 4/1/09; closed on 7/1/09; deed recorded on 7/17/09.
3. PARK SLOPE $2,275,000
586 4th Street GMAP
A year ago, when this was a House of the Day, it was asking $2,999,999; by the time it was an Open House Pick in January, the price was $2,599,999. Its listing said the following: “Located just one door in from Prospect Park, this gracious home was built in 1909 by the street’s builder as his own home. It’s the largest, most generously proportioned and richly detailed townhouse on the block! The current owners, only the second owners to occupy this home in 99 years, painstakingly preserved period details throughout the entire house from intricate parquet bordered floors to artisan quality plaster crown moldings. With rare 20’x55′ dimensions, this house boasts three exposures and a large south-facing garden.” Entered into contract on 4/22/09; closed on 6/16/09; deed recorded on 7/14/09.
4. BROOKLYN HEIGHTS $1,934,675
One Brooklyn Bridge Park/360 Furman St, Unit 1218 GMAP
Size unknown. Entered into contract on 7/30/08; closed on 7/9/09; deed recorded on 7/15/09.
5. PARK SLOPE $1,810,000
462A 8th Street GMAP
This townhouse was first listed for $2,396,000 in March, according to StreetEasy, and was last asking $2,050,000 in late April. Entered into contract on 6/18/09; closed on 6/30/09; deed recorded on 7/16/09.
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Biff, pick an evening during the week and email me and six and we can go grab a drink there. I am game for whenever as long as I know ahead of time.
Snark, I actually wasn’t crazy about The Farm. I like the Pomme De Terre better since it’s the same owners.
Picket Fence used to be good but has gotten worse. I enjoy their brunch but it’s a hit or miss. I’ve given up on them and prefer lunch in Red Hook lately (easy 5-10 minute drive and park for me).
Never tried San Remo but heard a lot of good things about their pizza and dishes. didn’t like the Tibetan Place and wasn’t impressed with the Mimi’s Hummus place as well even though they were super nice and it was tasty, I just had way better before.
Sorry, I have horrible taste in Chinese food (I like the regular Americanized crap) so I would be the wrong person to ask about that recommendation. Maybe Sixyears can comment on that.
Cinco de Mayo is pretty good but again, had way better Mexican before. I am a hard person to please.
BTW, I had very good dinner at Visions on Cortelyou and Coney Island. I would highly recommend it, even though their service was a bit lacking.
Snark, very happy to hear you’re enjoying the new neighbourhood and apartment.
Kens, I have to meet you and sixyears sometime at Sycamore after hearing so much about it. Let me know when you’re next going. Since Snark will likely not want to join, we’ll have to just look around and try to guess which one he is. Likely the one holding court with people laughing hysterically around him. Snark, I’ll be the one being held in court with paople laughing hysterically at me.
Kensingtonian – I love the garden and the vibe at Sycamore.
The Farm does a nice brunch and also has a nice garden in back. Picket Fence has a pleasant outdoor space, but I’m thinking the food needs to be better or cheaper.
I had some good pizza at San Remo. I also tried the Tibetan place, with mixed results.
Oh yeah, the chicken mole at Cico de Mayo was pretty tasty.
Any recommendations on the Chinese places in the area?
Snarky, checked out any new places in Ditmas yet? I hope you grabbed a drink at Sycamore.
> Our little Snark is all grown up…and living in another neighbourhood.
Indeed. And loving the new neighborhood and apartment.
I’m getting a wooly mammoth long curved tusky vibe from the BR house. Especially with the ice age snow effect.
Lechacal:
I tried to stop in last night, but they had closed about a minute before I got there. I did walk in though and have been following construction. It’s just about the cutest coffee shop I’ve ever seen or been in. I know a few people who have gone and said the coffee is superb.
I think the guy is from Dublin, actually.
http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2009/07/caf_regular_du_nord_serves_la.html
I’m looking forward to hopefully trying it out tomorrow.
why no commenting on sale for $3.5M?
How many houses total have sold for over $3m in Park Slope
in last 5 years?
My guess about 15.