Real Estate: February 2006 Archives

So we have friends who are most likely moving to New York from our last home state of Georgia, and they've been peppering us with questions about which Brooklyn 'hoods are best and why. Certainly, I have my prejudices (go CG, go!) but I thought it might be nice to solicit feedback from folks about what they love in their neighborhoods. So, how 'bout it? What do you love about your swath of Brooklyn?

ABrooklynLife hadn't walked down 2nd Place (going west) recently and was pleasantly surprised to see that 11 2nd Place is nearly complete. I know there are people (Brownstoner has a thread) who think that the building is too tall or that it doesn't fit into the overall brownstone scheme of the neighborhood, but I kinda like it. The stone matches well with many area buildings and the very expensive-looking and Frank Lloyd-esque windows add a nice touch. I'm not saying there isn't room in the neighborhood code for a height limit, but height limits certainly don't stop monstrosities like the building in the photo below, which is just around the corner. In fact, the building makes you wonder if you should have a minimum height requirement, so these squatty little hovels never get off the ground.

Then there's the subject of renovation. Anybody been following what's happening to this corner place at Clinton and (is it 3rd? Can't remember now). What the hell is up with this wacko roof-line job? Kinda ruins the look, don't ya think?