Dumbo NYC

After serving DUMBO and the surrounding area for several years as a solely home based business, DUMBO Pet Care has expanded into a larger ground floor space at 25 Jay St. A full service grooming shop and retail store have been added to its roster of services including in home cage free boarding, daycare, and cat visits.

Owner Cynthia Barnett told DumboNYC, “New products are arriving weekly and special orders are welcome.” With over 3,000 square feet of space, DUMBO Pet Care is well equipped to serve the neighborhood’s pet care needs.

DUMBO Pet Care
25 Jay Street, Brooklyn NY 11201
(718) 855-1363
Info@dumbopetcare.com
www.DUMBOPetCare.com

Previously:
{Dumbo’s First Pet Supply Store…And Kung Fu School, 12July2007}
{Interview: Dumbo Pet Care Owner Cynthia Barnett, 11Jun2007}

A wine store is planned in the space next to Bridge Apothecary at 102 Jay Street. According to The Real Deal, the NYC real estate publication, the 1004 square foot retail store, is being leased by J. Wines and Spirits and signed a 10 year lease in April 2007. According to the sign on the door, there will be an opportunity for public comment on Wednesday, December 19, at 10am at the State Liquor Authority (full liquor board hearing) at 317 Lenox Ave, NYC, NY 10027, 5th floor.

Today we look at a comparison of three condos in Dumbo on the market for $1,750,000 (as of 21Oct2007). On a side note, a quick search on the NY Times Real Estate listings for $1.75million in Manhattan shows that two bedrooms prices in Dumbo are on par with Manhattan two bedroom prices. Of course there are many types of neighborhoods to choose from in Manhattan, but Dumbo is now one of the Brooklyn neighborhoods with apartment prices equal to pricing in Manhattan (and in some cases more). Crazy, huh?

1) 42 Main Street 8D

The above video, featured on openhousenyc.tv, is of 42 Main Street, #8D. This duplex condo is 1500 sq.ft. and is listed for $1,750,000 ($1167/sq.ft). The 2 bedrooms/2.5 bathroom apartment has a 420 sq.ft. private terrace. Common Charges are $1133 per month and RE Taxes are $21 per month. The terrace is a nice extension of the apartment for outdoor dining and entertaining.

twotreesre.com listing

2) 70 Washington Street: 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1551 sq.ft. ($1128/sq.ft.)
“L-line” with 11-12 foot ceilings and views of the Brooklyn Bridge and downtown Manhattan. Large, open kitchen with top of the line appliances.

sothebyshomes.com listing

3) 100 Jay Street: 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1711 sq.ft. ($1023/sq.ft.)
“A-line” with panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building. Common Charges are $1127 per month and RE Taxes are $36 per month.

sothebyshomes.com listing

The anticipated pharmacy (at least by Dumbo and Vinegar Hill residents), Bridge Apothecary, looks like it will be opening shortly. They store shelves looked to be stocked with items and finishing touches were being put in over the weekend.

Previously:
{Pharmacy Coming to J Condo in Dumbo}
{Where’s the Dumbo Pharmacy?}

 1927 [+ enlarge]

 July 22, 2007 [+ enlarge]

Continuing the series of “Dumbo Streetscapes Then and Now”, we are looking at a 1927 photo of the corner of Front and Jay Street. In the 80 year old photo, by photographer, Percy Loomis Sperr, the rowhouses on Jay Street no longer exist. There used to be five three-story rowhouses and one larger six-story building on this block. The five row-houses have since been demolished and replaced with various storefronts and gallery space. The north side of Jay Street has four buildings:

• 73 Jay St. - Formerly a Lipton Tea cafe and The Jay Restaurant (as seen in the old photo). Currently is Pedro’s Restaurant.
• 67 Jay St. - Formerly a 3 story townhouse built in 1910. It is currently 3 floors with a Chinese antique furniture and home decor store, Jay East (jayeast.com) (owner: Guttman Vera)
• 65 Jay st. - Formerly a 3 story townhouse, rebuilt into a 4 floor building. The current ground floor retail is From the Source, a crafted/reclaimed wood furniture store (fromthesource.us) and a photography studio in the floor(s) above (65jay.com). The owner is 65 Jayat Realty Corp.
• 57 Jay St. - Now a 6 floor commercial building owned by Haim Joseph

On the back of the NY Public Library photo:
“67-73 Jay Street, east side, north of Front Street; No 73 is at the corner of Front Street, Nov 1, 1927
P.L. Sperr”

The now photo isn’t as interesting without the Belgian Block streets.

{New York Public Library photo of 67-73 Jay Street, 1927}
{Property Shark: 73 Jay St}
{Google Street View, corner of Jay and Front St.}
{Dumbo Then and Now, series, DumboNYC}

Two new condos to come on the market in Dumbo Brooklyn:

Two adjoining units at 50 Bridge
This is a combined loft condo at 50 Bridge Street, unit 409/411. There are two bedrooms, two bathrooms totaling 2502 sq.ft. ($725/sqft). Other stats:

• Price: $1,813,950
• main: $570
• Taxes: $84/mo
• 10′5″ ceilings, exposed brick
• Corcoran Listing (posted on 9/11/07)

Studio at 100 Jay Street
A studio apartment at 100 Jay Street for $525,000 ($942/sqft). Other stats:

• Sq. Ft.: 557
• main: $376
• Taxes: $133/mo (This may be an error on the Corcoran site. Other J Condo listing tax range in the $20-30 per month.)
• Corcoran Listing (posted on 9/11/07)

Above is the YouTube video from Century 21 of J Condo starring Kelly Kreth, publicist for Century 21 NY Metro. There are a few too many filler footage, but the video has a few good shots of the 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom unit that is renting for $6350 per month designed by Christopher Coleman Design (55 Washington Street, Dumbo, ccinteriordesign.com).

As seen on Curbed:
{Bask in the Sights and Sounds of Dumbo’s J Condo, 10Sept2007}
{c21nyc.com}

NYC real estate prices continue to increase despite a housing slump in the rest of the country. Dumbo is no exception in NYC, with average and median asking prices above $1million and average price per square feet inching closer to $900. So let’s take a look at the least expensive apartments in Dumbo. The least expensive on the market is priced at $475,000. There are currently two units on the market at this price:

1) 206 Front Street, Apt 2D

Alcove studio 540 sqft (with 104 sqft roof terrace), Storage Bin Included, 9 Ft Ceilngs, Subzero, Wide Plank Maple Floors, Washer/Dryer Hook Up Nero Impala counters, Kohler stainless steel sinks, Deep-Soaking Tub
Maint/CC: $386
Taxes: $29 (monthly)
$880 per sqft

2) 100 Jay Street, #5J

Alcove studio 582 sqft; Features include granite kitchen countertops, designer hardwood cabinets, marble vanities, sinks and showers with Grohe faucets, soaking tub, elegant Brazilian cherry wood floors, Asko washers and dryers
Maint/CC: $350
Taxes: $9 (monthly)
$816 per sqft

With these prices, is Dumbo real estate protected from its proximity to Manhattan or are we due for a correction?

{Corcoran listing for 206 Front St, #2D}
{Citi-habitats Listing for 100 Jay #5J}
Previously:
{Dumbo Condo Real Estate Market: April 2007 Edition}

We first reported the new doggy day care in May. Cheeky Dog will be located on 149 Plymouth St. According to their website, it will open sometime in August. Their sign is up and the space is being built out. (see photos below). It will be Dumbo’s second doggy day care. Dumbo Pet Care, the other doggy day care will be opening a pet supply store soon (reportedly by Labor Day).

Cheeky Dog
149 Plymouth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
p. 718-222-9270
cheekydog.net

Lots of activity at Dumbo’s J Condo. Our friends there have passed on some updates from Hudson Company, the developer, to the owners:

• There have been 85 closings through the 14th floor and closing letters have been sent through the 19th floor.
• J Condo anticipates receiving a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the remainder of the building (24th floor and above) by the end of the month.
• They are averaging a floor per week in terms of scheduling punchlist walkthroughs and closings.
• The parking garage is now open and parking spaces are $300 per month and $350 for SUVs (inclusive of taxes).
• “The winning artists that residents voted for during the Project DUMBO event have installed their artwork in the building. “Horizontal Splash Pink” by Jenny Hankwitz is in the Lobby; “Honey, Leaves, Nectar” by Annette Rusin is the Media Room; and “Creatures in Rhumbaland” by Eleanora Kupencow is in the Children’s Play Room.”

Sounds like closings are moving quickly and new residents have moved in, as previously reported here. For the most part, the closings have gone smooth and new owners seem happy with the service.

A hot topic in the ‘J’ is that some units are being rented out to local businesses which isn’t sitting well with residents. Should they be allowed to use the common facilities, gym, etc? After all, they’re not paying for it. How have other buildings handled this?

Finally, the Chase Bank branch on Front Street is close to opening, as reported by brownstoner. However, Bridge Apothecary, the pharmacy on Jay Street doesn’t look close to being done. (Anyone know when that’s going to open?)

The joys of a new condo in NYC! J Condo’ers, welcome to Dumbo!

Previously:
{J Condo Progress (8/22/06)}
{J Condo Ready For Move-Ins and Resales}
{JCondo Views From the 32nd Floor and ProJect Dumbo Winners}