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Rich people overpay for stuff all the time. I'm sure this is a drop in the bucket for her and will do a total gut renovation. I'm also sure she had other options but for whatever reason she likes this one best.
Brownstones have never been out of fashion...they were always an attractive way to live in NYC. Limestones became more popular, and in some circles they are more classic than Brownstones, but the brownstones never became undesireable.
They went out of fashion for practical reason. Its a crappy stone that flakes after water damage. Limestone is better at withstanding the elements and lasts longer.
^ It's happening, just now for the other 'big names' to show up. Once the conquest of Bushwick and Bed Stuy nears completion. The other neighborhoods nearby will be the next meal.
Wow i cant believe it. 896 Flushing Ave is the place she purchased. I grew up in those projects 1 block away The building next to it 890 had a whorehouse and a crack den on the different floors in the 80's/90's. Upon last visiting my mother who still lives in the area i notice theres still lots of rats late at night in the 890/896 building. Truly remarkable how much it has changed. Crunch gym/planet fitness/a new hotel (2-3yrs old) are right there next to the train station. Guess it was a matter of time till a name celebrity made someplace around there hers.
Wow i cant believe it. 896 Flushing Ave is the place she purchased. I grew up in those projects 1 block away The building next to it 890 had a whorehouse and a crack den on the different floors in the 80's/90's. Upon last visiting my mother who still lives in the area i notice theres still lots of rats late at night in the 890/896 building. Truly remarkable how much it has changed. Crunch gym/planet fitness/a new hotel (2-3yrs old) are right there next to the train station. Guess it was a matter of time till a name celebrity made someplace around there hers.
By cant believe it, i mean the price.
Never been around there on foot at night - only driving, but I believe you when you say over there is rat-infested. You know where got a lot of rats at night? By Marcy. Flushing Avenue side.
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Right around the corner from where the old brewery is being converted to residential.
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