PR56..... Your post comes across as almost angry in its tone. I'm not too sure why. First I think you'd be hard pressed to find comparables in neighborhoods such as Forest Hills or kew Gardens, both furhter from the city with a greater density of people. If you search neighborhoods such as Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, or even Williamsberg I doubt you'd find even a coop for the same price. Having a driveway and separate structure for a garage adds to the value of the property. The architecture of the homes on this block are truly unique. There is a reception hall, fireplace and formal dining room. The house next store....well.....mayb they'll sell too to a buyer that appreciates the value and cleans up the property. Being behind an apartment building is urban living. Why I am certainly unable to afford the price tag I do appreciate the value and have seen "crap" in other neighborhoods for far more money.
Angry no, entertained yes.
The architecture is not unique in fact it imitates other older styles. The drive way is shared and most houses around there have fireplaces, dining rooms and separate garages. I repeat: You can find detached houses with own driveway, separate garage, fireplaces and dining rooms at the same or lower price point at Kew Gardens and Forest hills which are less crowded, dozens of coop windows are not overlooking your windows and yard, faster commute to the city (E,F instead of 7) and better schools. It is as simple as that but you, the seller, and the realtor can not or do not want to see the obvious.
By mentioning the high prices of williamsburg and park slope you reveal the mindset of the seller/realtor. To a williamsburg/park slope transplant this house offers a lot. But you underestimate said transplants who will compare the neighborhood with kew gardens, forest hills, rego park...
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