May 22, 2012

Rescue me! 130 Corson Ave ($249,000)

Here’s another listing that’s fairly new to the market, but has been vacant for quite some time and deserves an attentive new owner. 

circa 1980 tax photo

It’s a two-family home with a driveway and a large yard.  Unfortunately, apart from sitting vacant, several of the windows were left open through the winter and substantial hole has been developing in the roof.  Add that to the foliage that’s growing out of the chiminey and this place might seem like a tough sell. 

Fortunately, the challenges facing this home seem to have been factored into the list price: $249,000.  An intrepid buyer could make this house absolutely charming! If it were us, we’d add back the porch and replace the siding for starters.  It’s two doors down from 138 Corson Ave, which we featured earlier and is still available.  Also check out the government program that could kick in $80,000 toward the purchase of this home for an owner who intends to live here.

Click here for the listing: http://listings.point2.com/1158749330/

GMAP

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May 11, 2012

LOTS of fun stuff this weekend

Here’s a recipe for a near perfect Saturday on the North Shore:

First, head over to opening day of the St. George Greenmarket to get a jump on your grocery shopping.  The market will be open every Saturday from 8am to 2pm, rain or shine, through November in the parking lot next to the St. George Theatre.  GMAP

Next, mosey a few blocks over to the Curtis High School football field for music, food, games and fun at the annual Spring Fling event.  Support the PTA!  GMAP

Finally, end your day at Snug Harbor with the local Harbor Lights Theater Company production of “My Way”.  Saturday shows are at 2pm and 8pm.  You could catch a performance tonight (Friday) or Sunday at 2pm as well.

Enjoy!

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May 10, 2012

For rent – airy 2 bedroom on St. Pauls Ave ($1350/mo)

This modern two-bedroom is an unusual space: super high ceilings, exposed beams and skylights. We’re not usually attracted to new construction, but we must say that is place is pretty darned cute and fits in nicely on a street characterized by varied architectural styles.

It’s also well-located close to shopping, restaurants, galleries, several bus lines and the ferry.

GMAP

Advertised for $1350/month

http://newyork.craigslist.org/stn/abo/3006001715.html

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April 22, 2012

For sale! – 85 Sherman Ave ($359,000)

Here’s a pretty sweet opportunity for the homeowner who loves projects! We’d snap it up ourselves if we weren’t already consumed with enough projects to keep us busy for the next decade.
Check out some of the original details on this house.

The windows:

The inlaid parquet floors:

Not bad, right?  But that’s not all!

Plaster medallions:

Transoms:

Radiators without gobs of paint on them:

And unpainted wood staircase and fireplace mantle:

But wait!  That’s not all!  In addition to it’s old world charms, this place has a number of modern conveniences.  It’s walking distance to the ferry, restaurants and shops and there is off-street parking for multiple cars.  Views of the harbor can be had from the upper floors.  This block is among our favorites in the neighborhood, with several nicely preserved houses of varied architectural styles.  Lot’s of well-tended gardens along this stretch as well.

6 bedrooms, 2.25 baths, and a new eat-in-kitchen (although with no pictures of the kitchen on the listing, we’re skeptical of the quality of the renovation).  At this price for this much space (2,719 ft2), we’d assume the baths need to be redone as well.  Love a project?  This one’s for you!

Here’s the listing: http://listings.point2.com/1158571817/

Annual taxes at $2,495

GMAP

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April 21, 2012

Hooray! Hooray! It’s St. George Day!

Calling all dragons!  The St George Day Festival happening in and around Tompkinsville Park TODAY promises to be a super fun time.

For more info: http://stgeorgedaysi.com/

GMAP

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April 17, 2012

Uncle Louie G’s now open on Jersey Street!

Summer in April! Temps are in the 70s and Italian Ices are being slurped happily on Jersey Street where Uncle Louie G’s celebrated a grand opening last weekend. If you live in the surrounding area, you likely enjoyed a free ice on Sunday, courtesy of a coupon dropped in neighbors’ mailboxes. Great way to generate an instant fan base!

Uncle Louie G’s is a Brooklyn-born Italian Ice and Ice Cream franchise chain that today consists of dozens of shops up and down the east coast.  They pride themselves on traditional family recipes, natural ingredients and kosher preparation.  While there are multiple Staten Island locations established, this is the first on the North Shore.

We’re heading over for a lemon ice tonight!  What a welcome addition to Jersey Street just in time for summer!

GMAP

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April 11, 2012

Rescue me! – 138 Corson Ave ($300,000)

Scattered about North Shore neighborhoods are a number of homes that have sat vacant for quite some time, presumably mired in some stage of foreclosure proceding.  Such has been the case at 138 Corson Ave – long vacant and in some form of legal/financial limbo since 2006, it has only just now become available for sale.  The adventurous soul that can look past the boarded-up windows will be rewarded with a potentially lovely older home featuring an inviting front porch, hillside views, a sunny backyard and a garage.

The listing says this is a multi-family with 7 bedrooms.  Not sure how that works itself into 1472 ft2 of space — maybe a finished basement or attic aren’t counted?  With no inside pics, it’s hard to say.  If anyone plans to go check it out, we’d be interested in hearing your take on the interior.

This place is on a residential block, just a short stroll to the shops, restaurants and bus routes along Victory Blvd in Tompkinsville.  The walk to the ferry takes about 20 minutes (15 if you’re speedy), or you could hop a bike or bus and be there in 5. 

GMAP

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