Thoughts on 252 Greene Ave Condos in Clinton Hill?
Anyone live in the condos at 252 Greene Ave. or knows someone who does that can give me their take on living there? (Feel free to PM me at lapinagile05@gmail.com.) I was interested in one of the units (pre-war condos in my price range are hard to come by), but the comments on this old…
Anyone live in the condos at 252 Greene Ave. or knows someone who does that can give me their take on living there? (Feel free to PM me at lapinagile05@gmail.com.)
I was interested in one of the units (pre-war condos in my price range are hard to come by), but the comments on this old post were daunting:
http://bstoner.wpengine.com/brownstoner/archives/2007/11/condo_of_the_da_80.php
I think the asking price is too high as is, but even if I could negotiate significantly, I’m still wary after seeing what people had to say about the potential structural issues. Just want to see if anyone has had firsthand experience, and if there really are significant issues.
Thanks!
Actually, I am one of those guys that bought a place there and yes indeed, the seller did negotiate on the price. All I can tell you is we way more than did our due diligence. We did a comprehensive inspection with one of the best inspectors out there (hint: he has a radio show). We found nothing beyond the run of the mill stuff you find with prewar buildings. We did a full reno and are happily living there trouble free.
Here’s what I’d say about all those negative comments: real estate is a sucky, angry deal and people get mad as hell about it – often for good reason. But those often ill informed few take to the internet and drown out the voices of reason and moderation. Try reading hotel reviews some time. Are they really ALL that awful or do people just love to hear how witty they can be as fiery critics? You buy a pre war place that needs a little love for just that reason. It has character that can’t be found in the monolithic new construction monstrosities down the block. The price you pay is a few aging pipes and a radiator that bangs from time to time. If that scares you off, pre war may not be for you. Meanwhile, I know a guy that moved into a brand new luxury condo only to discover they forgot his thermostat – and that’s one of a 1,000 stories just like that. Shit happens.