I like these townhouse tours because they are similar to the houses we have here in Europe and similar to what I live in now, so it's nice to see how they get natural light to get through in a terraced house.
Knocked all the soul out of the building. What a shame. That hideous staircase was dated even in 2012. They just didn't get the balance right in terms of respecting the building and updating it to meet the needs of modern life. It lacks warmth in the worst way. Modern architects and designers are still too in love with a kind of clinical ambiance. Who needs a sauna and steam bath anyway? Training Olympic atheletes? For people with more money than sense.
LOVE IT! This was a flip not a restoration. I didn't see anything in there that was worth restoring except for the fireplace mantels and some of the staircases.
Exactly, I agree! It should feature crystal chandeliers and wall sconces not recessed lighting and clean minimalist design . Unfortunately though the look they have designed here is what most people want today. It was probably a smart business decision to rake in the most profits. I would never want it though!
Blanca W, if you had the sound on it was one of the first things he mentioned... "ready for crystal chandeliers and sconces" ... meaning... you choose your own chandeliers and sconces, just like you would your furniture or lamps.
Again at the rear double door to the back patio there is no vestibule making extremes of winter and summer sweep through the house without regard to energy savings.
+Gail Eato Nothing is made for the poor. Why are people content with being impoverished? Go to school do something that is hard as hell in science or finance and I assure you that you can afford a home like this. The American dream hasn't died, it just requires a degree now
Your correct in one aspect, a degree is a must, however with our economy going from bad to worse, having a degree or not is not going to keep u from losing your house. Today there are so many thousands lay off and have lost their homes. Along with that status, there are so many not able to work in their field they studied for, so on the flip side.there is no security in this system of things with a degree or not..... You can a job today and be unemployed tomorrow. So many people are from one paycheck to being homeless until it's not even funny.....its a sad reality
+Gail Eato Only 30% of people in the country have a college degree and roughly 30% of those people have a stem degree. A degree in health care, nursing for example can start you off with a 65k salary and with a masters easily lead to a salary above 100k. Stem careers also have an overall unemployment rate of 3%. The problem with our society today is that people are not majoring in the fields that are in demand. Getting a bachelors in art history or psychology, just isn't going to cut it. The demand isn't there. People have to make smarter decisions and choose to work harder to attain success.
+Gail Eato I will admit however that our schools aren't preparing kids for these high paying jobs. Kids aren't being prepared for math or science. That's why so many of them struggle in school. If our country seriously cared we would get rid of schools that destroy young minds. For example when kids are in elementary school they decide whether they are a math or reading student. That's nonsense. This stems from the teacher reinforcing this negative stigma that "you can't do it"
My thoughts exactly. Made it look like a corporate office. Ruined it. It would be too expensive to strip the wood moldings and take them back as they originally were. Who wamts to live in a house all one color?
I like the house and its modern style. However I find that this house having an elevator is questionable; but at the same time unique and convenient. I dream this house would work well for my family and I. Very beautiful and modernized home.
I love it so smart and inviting ......And for the comments of not being able to afford it........let's start using our minds to achieve greater things and look beyond the negative thoughts that plague you so. remember when you want , you get, when you desire, you achieve.
Pot lights? A backyard, and it is a yard, it isn't a garden, of concrete floor with brick walls and 1000's of windows looking at you ... how is this beautiful. It doesn't feel good at all.
It amazes me everyday how something black people built and lived in is now so "sought after" by those who are not black. No one wanted to live even remotely near this area for the longest time, now THEY kick out the locals and make it ok to live in this here while increasing the price over 1000%. Gentrification at its best!!!
The wood fireplaces should be painted out in white. The "garden" is mostly concrete. A nice house with the elevator making it very livable. I don't understand the modern staircase. They should have copied the original.
its so so but the renovation looks quite cheap my friend had a spectacular town house on west 69 st with steam room, sauna double height living room....for 12mm should have an elevator. 71 is not the best street and not adjacent to central park so if it were say 10mm maybe
That glass staircase is hideous and tacky. All the fittings and fixtures (including the staging) look like they were picked up at the flea market after someone in NJ decided to clear out their 1980s & 90s furniture.
Adding to "NYC" playlist for contrast to other video that did it better. Not the worst. The floors are still nice. The outdoor spaces are also pretty good. Not everybody wants to live in the past. The ugle staircase. Yup. Sometimes there's not much left of the original house to restore. Sad. Be interest to see if they updated as it's now 2020. At least you wouldn't have to put much or any money into the plumbing, 😉. Seriously, it sounds like they upgrated a lot of that stuff one doesn't see.
please, get another agent. the awful pretentious man does more harm to a beautiful property. be real, let people decide for themselves . SAVE as much as you can but make it your home, WELCOME is more than a word, it is . IT IS!
Dear MS Hi, How is everything. nice place, nice investment. Best wishes and Profound Regards. Zaheer Babar Warraich Advocate Islamabad (retd CSS officer 16th Common).
No vestibule. This will not keep winter wind out. The foyer should never have been combined with the front parlor. LEED certified is degraded with this floor plan.
Restorations are bringing to life in the era in which it was originally. The modern staircase and fireplace make it look too modern for it. When will people use things and aren't cold and modern in these older homes? Use things that are more in line of the year it was built and stop making it what its not. If you want a modern home then build one.
Too Big....I cant believe I said that. Doesn't seem to have that warmth of a home, at the same time its not out and out modern home. For some reason I don't like the layout of this one. I only liked the kitchen level.
2:32 Telly bolted to the wall above the fireplace. How vulgar. The telly should be as inconspicuous as possible. (And besides, it needs to be at eye level when you’re seated or you get a cricked neck.) 1:28 Don’t run up that horrid staircase in your socks. It’s a broken leg waiting to happen. Overall, cold, harshly lit, and unwelcoming. What happened to all of the original features?
Real estate investors ruined all the original brownstones of New York. Good grief. Who cares to live there now. Love the gritty New York and the people then. Now all snooty hipsters
Why do they always paint the wood? Why do they paint everything white? Just ruin it. How bland. Looks to much like a corporate office. There's no way that these beautiful homes could be made today. Lack of creativity. I always purchase homes from older people as it will still possess its original character.
