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We’re loving this new listing at 2106 Albemarle Terrace. At $975,000, it’s priced quite a bit higher than Kenmore-Albemarle Terrace nieghbor that was House of the Day last winter. But, man, it sure is purdy: The original details are in great shape and the new kitchen is modern but totally in keeping with the vibe of the house. Waddya think: Is the market in this neck of the woods strong enough to pull off this asking price?
2160 Albemarle Terrace [Brown Harris Stevens] GMAP P*Shark



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  1. I know this is way after the fact but I thought it might be useful to hear from someone who actually lives on this block. I moved here from Fort Greene 14 years ago when there were no amenities there (I would have killed for a grocery store that didn’t smell like cat pee). I couldn’t afford to live in FG even with the cat pee and being mugged on my block, so after dreaming for years about Albemarle Terrace (we fell in love after we saw it), we bought. The houses are unbelievably cute and my neighbors are awesome. The park is close and the B/Q is speedy. It really is an amazing place that you should visit if you dig New York. If you ask someone will probably let you see their house.

    About the neighborhood: If you want fancy, this isn’t for you. I personally have never felt unsafe and I walk from the subway at all hours. I feel unsafe when there are no people around, and it’s a busy shopping district. Agreed that some buildings are better maintained than others, but I have seen A Lot Of Change since I have moved here. Meaning the tattoo types are moving into the big deco apartments.

    To be honest, something about these comments rubs me the wrong way. The community is mostly working class immigrants from the Caribbean and Mexico, and African Americans. There are lots of amenities for those groups (hi, taco truck!). And some for me. And I’m a white lady from the burbs. I guess it’s how you define amenities.

    Finally, about price: A house sold on the block last year for 1.1 million. Go figure.

    Anyway, that’s my honest perspective. I’ve thought of selling but I think I would regret moving. It’s a really special place.

  2. Re: the area – Oh man, this is dePRESSING! I saw the picture of this house and literally gasped, it’s so what I’m looking for (fireplaces! painted window shutters! a backyard! French doors!). And I can afford it, without putting myself (that much, anyway) into hock. And now it turns out that it’s in a place that’s apparently scary. Drats!!