House of the Day: 244 Hall Street
After unsuccessfully trying to sell these two carriage houses on Hall Street at the rear of the mansion at 275 Washington Street back in 2007 for a combined $2,600,000, the developer went back and renovated each of them and recently put them back on the market separately for $810,000 (#246) and $1,150,000 (#244). From what…
After unsuccessfully trying to sell these two carriage houses on Hall Street at the rear of the mansion at 275 Washington Street back in 2007 for a combined $2,600,000, the developer went back and renovated each of them and recently put them back on the market separately for $810,000 (#246) and $1,150,000 (#244). From what we hear, they’ve already attracted some offers. What do you think the more expensive one is worth?
244 Hall Street [Brooklyn Bridge Realty] GMAP P*Shark
House of the Day: 244 Hall Street [Brownstoner]
As per papacabo’s comments, I walked by and this property is a complete dump. No work has started – the roof has numerous holes in it, the foundation looks like it needs serious work, and the work permits have actually expired.
The renderings and copy from the listing are, IMO, BLANTANT and SHAMEFUL misrepresentations by Ellen at Brooklyn Bridge Realty. The property description clearly states that, “…this lovely 19th century carriage house HAS BEEN tastefully reconfigured to create two, unique, side-by-side town homes”, more than suggesting that the work is done and the places are ready for a new owner to move in. It’s misleading and pretty slimy… though I guess I’m in good company as the NYTimes Real Estate and Brownstoner editors fell for it as well.
Boo Brooklyn Bridge Realty!
I can’t wait to see this property when it’s renovation is finished. The renderings make a beautiful impression, and if the results match then I think this property would go for ask. Having the background (the sunken back patio could be nice, plus the big backyard if Sam is right on the lot size) and the garage make it like living in a less dense neighborhood. The bedrooms are small, but still good sizes. We have a half bath on the first floor, always a plus. The building hopefully will match these renderings, and it will be close to perfect. I admit I don’t know the neighborhood very well, or stuff like schools, but the fact that its off the G is slightly a turn off, but you’re not far from the transfer to the A and C, its still as a whole a good property.
Ha! They just RAISED the price on the smaller unit by $50,000.
is the garden shared then? or does it back up right onto the park that was mentioned?
As I recall, the owner of these bought the entire lot next door and on the Washington Avenue side with the free standing mansion and the addition lot. He/she then decided to sell the carriage houses and develop the other two lots. This is zoned R6B, so you’d have something contextual in size (40foot street wall, 50 foot overall height), and it is landmarked I think, so any development would be contextual in scope as well.
right, the Pratt campus is across the street and visible from the 2nd floor front windows.
The renderings had me fooled, they look like photos. I still say the plan for the bigger house is really attractive. But that block is kind of ratty looking.
papacabo’s right. These have not been renovated yet, just in progress from what I’ve seen (if they’ve even started doing any renovation at all).
That said, I think the larger unit is great, and if you could get it for just under $1MM, it would be a fantastic deal in my opinion.
I tried to see these with the realtor. She never showed or called to follow-up. The building is a complete work-zone, nothing finished and full of graffiti. The photos are all mock-ups.
theres still idiots willing to drop money on homes based on renderings?