Pulse Real Estate: Gowanus mansion owned by Whole Foods for sale, Coney Island casino plans, and Brooklyn’s new second-tallest tower
Plus: This week's Top Property Sales around the neighborhood (Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Windsor Terrace, Gowanus)
Whether you’re planning your open house weekend, or just want to keep a pulse on the local real estate market, we’ve got you covered.
Our real estate listings for this week are focused on property sales of 2-3 bedroom apartments, including a 3 bedroom condo for under $1.3M in North Slope.
Top Real Estate News
Here’s a quick roundup on real estate news happening around this part of Brooklyn:
“The Coignet building, an elegant mansion rendered in stone concrete in the midst of a Gowanus industrial zone, has always had an uncanny appeal: Built in 1873 as an advertisement for the stone concrete manufacturer behind it, the building served only briefly as a showpiece for the Coignet Stone Company, which filed for bankruptcy that year and went under entirely in 1882…
But after an exterior renovation courtesy of Whole Foods, whose store practically engulfs it, the Coignet building might finally be put to use again. It’s on the market, as first reported by the New York Post, asking $2.995 million.”
The price has actually increased almost $300K since it was listed 2 years ago for $2.7 million as reported by a follower on @parkslopeliving, but it’s a huge discount from $5 million in 2015 [Curbed - interior photos available too in link!]
“A massive 1.3 million-square-foot development is [being proposed] for Coney Island, featuring a casino, hotel, convention center, and retail space. Dubbed The Coney, the proposed project would be located on Surf Avenue, between Maimonides Park and Luna Park. The New York City Planning Commission has now approved the plans, moving it closer to realization.” [Brooklyn Bridge Parents]
Read more about The Coney project here including more renderings like the one below.
Renderings via The Coney Project A landmark 1905 Colonial Revival mansion in Prospect Park South has hit the market for $12.49 million after an eight-year restoration by its architect owner. Spanning over 11,450 square feet, the 22-room estate features 9 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen, multiple fireplaces, and a third-floor entertainment room that was formerly a ballroom.
Brown Harris Stevens via New York Post A 72-story, 840-foot mixed-use tower is proposed to replace the “eyesore” 7-story office building at 395 Flatbush Ave in Downtown Brooklyn, potentially becoming Brooklyn’s second-tallest skyscraper (the tallest being The Brooklyn Tower nearby at 9 DeKalb Avenue). The project includes 1,200 apartments - 20–30% of which will be affordable housing - alongside retail and commercial space, all developed without city funding. [Gothamist] [New York YIMBY]
Last chance to buy tickets to the Park Slope Sustainable House Tour. Hosted by the Park Slope Civic Council and completely sold out last year, the event is making its return Sunday May 18, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM:
[Limited Tickets are available!]
“The Annual House Tour began in 1959 and last year, for the first time, focused on next-generation sustainable technology. The sold out tour featured houses, coop and condo apartments with rooftop solar, heat pumps, advanced insulation and triple glazed windows, among other sustainable features. We have a array of homes lined up that are both beautiful and environmentally friendly.
Join us for a post-tour get-together at either Greenwood Park (555 7th Avenue, between 19th and 20th Streets) or Brewer’s Row (228 7th Avenue, between 3rd and 4th Streets). Come meet some of your neighbors and chat about the houses you saw, the cool technology, and what you may be thinking about for your own home. And you can have a drink or two and learn more about the Civic Council!”
Proceeds from the House Tour support grants to up and coming neighborhood arts and cultural organizations.
Stoop of the Week
“90 Park Place is an Italianate carriage house was originally built for the corner house to its right (117 Sixth Avenue). Although the carriage doors were replaced by an overhead door, the paneled hay loft door is original.” - @travistraversing
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This Week’s Must-See Property Sales
Whether you’re planning your open house weekend, or just want to keep a pulse on (or take a peek at) what the real estate market looks like, here are our real estate listings for this week focusing on property sales of 2-3 bedroom apartments.
I use StreetEasy as the listing source to recommend properties that I would live in myself, and have searched within the boundaries of Park Slope and surrounding neighborhoods (Gowanus, Windsor Terrace, Prospect Heights). All prices are per month, and only listings in the last 14 days are shown unless there is a significant price drop. All sales jargon has been magically removed.
Photo credits: Streeteasy listings
2 bedrooms
436 Sterling Place #10: $850,000 (Co-op; JUST LISTED)
2 beds 1 bath
In a building of 20 units, 4 stories; 1911 built
Private storage
Cats & dogs allowed
Appliances: dishwasher
Building amenities: laundry room, bike storage
Monthly costs: $1,147 (maintenance + tax)
230 Park Place #6N: $975,000 (Co-op)
2 beds 1 bath
~~ This listing continues below the paywall, plus four more great 2 bedroom listings and a 3 bedroom condo for under $1.3M in North Slope. ~~