Five Months, Two New Bedrooms And One Long Fireplace Later…
A dated 976 square foot two-bedroom with one bath when purchased for $865,000 this past May (originally asking $1,010,000), 156 Vicksburg has returned to the market as a “dramatic &…
This Is Not The Comp You’re Looking For On Frederick
As we wrote two weeks ago: While 290 Frederick is still searching for a buyer at 22 percent under its 2007 price, the single-family home down the street at 119…
From Easy Profit To Likely Loss For 55 Buena Vista Terrace
As we wrote about 55 Buena Vista in September of 2008 when listed for $3,395,000: It’s a 1905 Edwardian that’s been redesigned by architect Jonathan Feldman and interior designer Joseph…
1847 Scott Street Returns Anew (This Time For Reals)
As we wrote about 1847 Scott Street in 2008 when asking $895,000: Apparently the foundation is new, but not “completely finished.” And while there are approved plans “included in sale,”…
Tricks And Treats
A month ago we asked readers to envision solutions for finishing off the lower third of the façade at 2409 Octavia. Our Halloween weekend top three: 3. While the windows…
1372 Union: Eight Years Later Its Penthouse Finally Pops Up
The plans to add a third story and terrace at 1372 union were first approved in 2002, renewed in 2007 (along with plans to excavate for a garage), and finished…
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The Clouds Have Almost Cleared From Over The Oriental Warehouse
While a bit of litigation (“your basic ‘construction defects’ issues such as water intrusion”) has been hanging over the units at The Oriental Warehouse (650 Delancey), a plugged-in tipster reports…
Before And After And Behind The Green Door Of 2140 Bush Street #3
The kitchen of 2140 Bush Street #3 before (above) and the kitchen after (below). The living room before (above) and the living room after (below). The price before (March 2007):…
The Modern Bath Behind A Period Façade At 2705 Buchanan
With a recently remodeled modern bath and “extensive seismic retrofitting” (estimated for the purposes of permitting at $94,600) soon after being purchased for $3,350,000 in October 2005, the sale of…
Last Asking 11% Less Than 2001 (Not Accounting For That Remodel)
While 290 Frederick is still searching for a buyer at 22 percent under its 2007 price, the single-family home down the street at 119 Frederick is finally in contract. Purchased…