House of the Day: 663 Rugby Road
After a fire gutted the single-family house at 663 Rugby Road last summer, the non-profit that owned it sold it to someone in December who did a quick renovation and put it on the market for $1,249,000. As a result, there’s not an original detail in sight. For that price in this area, we’d want…
After a fire gutted the single-family house at 663 Rugby Road last summer, the non-profit that owned it sold it to someone in December who did a quick renovation and put it on the market for $1,249,000. As a result, there’s not an original detail in sight. For that price in this area, we’d want a little more character. Think anyone will bite? There was an open house yesterday. Anyone go?
663 Rugby Road [Kestyn] GMAP P*Shark
OK so strangely enough, this question was answered for me shortly after my post when the open house sign went up outside 663 Rugby. Back on the market, I guess sale fell through. Neighborhood rumor has it that the previous buyer was filmmaker Morgan Spurlock.
Does anyone know what is going on with this house? It supposedly sold in April or so but nobody has moved in, and it’s not back on the market either….?
Now that I’m pushing 40, I wouldn’t mind anyone from any race to tell me my ass is hot once in a while 🙂
To the person who is baffled by the excitement around a new restaurant – I agree there are many options already but IMHO there are not many “nice” places very closeby. I don’t think I’m a snob as I enjoy eating at all kinds of establishments but like the option of somewhere nicer than the takeout joints and low-atmosphere options once in a while. Since I’m new to the ‘hood, I’d love some reco’s if I’m making too many assumptions on what’s available locally.
I agree with you B Square, but I think, for the price, people will not want to mess with even new kitchen or bath tile. They want move in ready. There were similar problems with the house on Ditmas Avenue that had been renovated by flippers after a fire. Very Home Depo-esque flip, yet high-end designer price. I was tempted by the light and space of the Ditmas House, the new mechanicals, move-in-condition, etc… I could even get past the lack of detail (although it wasn’t easy). The thing I couldn’t get my mind around, though, was nearly 1.6 million for 5 tacky baths and a hideous kitchen. I think this house will sell, eventually, near ask, but will sit until someone who’s been outbid a few times gets desperate.
This house was a group home for teens run by a subsidiary of ACS. My friends parents, both Social Workers, were the house parents in this home in the early 90’s and they did a wonderful job with the teens. I hope that all of the teens who were burned out lastyear are now doing okay. We need more family settings as opposed to detention center-like homes for teens so that they will know what it’s like to live in a family environment and where they can be taught life skills necessary to survival once they age out of foster care. I know all too well what happens to kids who are no longer eligible for foster care and are literally cut off at age 18, many times without housing or jobs. That said, I think that the house will sell for close to asking. It has all new systems, lots of room on a big lot, nice clapboard siding and it’s on a nice block. Details can always be added and are easier and less expensive than updating mechanicals. The kitchen and baths, although a little low brow, can always be upgraded. I ‘d rather tackle a tacky kitchen than installing new heating, electrical, plumbing and insulation in an old house.
In all my life experience, rich white frat boys and jocks are far more likely to harrass women. Also latin and Italian men of any income harrass women as a common part of their culture. That behavior is hardly limited to black people. If I got comments from some black men yes I would be annoyed. But I’d logically be annoyed at society’s tolerance of such things from the male gender. I would not focus on the race. Which illustrates what racism is, of course. Someone who focuses solely on the race when the behavior is universal. If you assume your daughters are safe with white teenage frat boy jocks because they’re white – gee, good luck with that.
I don’t know about $1.25 million, but for a family looking for space, a yard, off-street parking, and a serene, tree-lined block around the corner from express subway service, this could be the place.
I’m amused that a new French restaurant seems to be such a big deal, considering how many good Pakastani, Afghan, Jamaican, Haitian restaurants are in the vicinity. Maybe it’s seen as a harbinger of yuppies to come, but otherwise it’s just another dining option in a neighborhood that already has plenty.
I don’t think that’s mold on the columns. Looks like they were scraping paint and that’s some of the residue.
To the woman who says African men are telling her “her ass is hot” – who the hell are you? a wuss from park slope. I live in this neighborhood – moved here 10 years ago from park slope and have travelled for Theater work late at night often and never been scared of African men. You need to move back to Kansas. I find it appalling you would be scared – put your ass against the door and don’t show it to everyone. Take some responsibility.