The Curious Case of 341 Eastern Parkway - formerly known as "The Hole".

You should bring a talking hamster and say that it's your gruff but lovable father..

I have received a time. Any readers interested in joining me should contact me the PM feature.

Posting the date and time might cause them to cancel my appt.

Curbed was given photos today: http://m.ny.curbed.com/archives/2014/07/08/interiors_of_crown_heights_starbuckstouting_rental_revealed.php

Very posh AND tiny.

A look at the interiors: http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2014/07/take-a-look-inside-341-eastern-parkway/

Also, official listings: http://streeteasy.com/building/341-eastern-parkway-brooklyn#rentals

Lastly, maybe it's time to take "aka The Hole" off the title of this thread, as it hasn't been a "hole" in a long time!

That makes sense. The mods could create a thread titled something like "341 Eastern Parkway begins listings", move the recent posts, and provide a link to this historical thread.

Yes, you read correctly, they stated there are 3000 people who have expressed an interest in seeing one of the about 70 units.

Of those 3000, I wonder how many are simply curious about the interiors and how many are serious about renting (and in a financial position to do so). Also, considering the fact that many of us signed up on the 341EPW site several months ago, some of those who'd originally expressed interest may have found homes elsewhere by now.

Maybe those units are the ones with the balconies that allow one good views of the West Indian Day Parade?

My husband and I were just talking about the parade last night, wondering about those people who will move into 341EPW from other parts of NYC without reading or investigating much about the neighborhood. They're sure to experience something of a rude awakening come Labor Day weekend!

If they want, I'm sure someone will trade apartments with them for that weekend.

I suspect many of the 3000 won't show up this weekend.

As that saying goes, "we only need enough." In this case that number is probably around 200.

PM me if you want to come along on the tour.

BTW, a few weeks ago we jabbered about how they did have their TCO yet. If was awarded on 6/27, and is the reason they can now do showings and have people move in.

It also means the build out of Capital One and Starbucks can begin.

Here's a copy: http://a810-cofo.nyc.gov/cofo/B/302/275000/302275133.PDF

We have gone on our tour.

We saw the model unit in the photos above, so I didn't bother to take additional photos of it except for the master bath and kitchen. It has central air and its own compressor, and the renter would pay for electric.

It is going for $3800, plus $50 to rent a washer/dryer. Parking would be extra. They only have 7 units this large, and they might lease them all this weekend.

Despite being among the biggest units in the building, this unit was not large: it was about 950 sq ft.

However, If you were working in Manhattan for someplace like a bank (ie making about $180k), were young and just wanted a quick commute and some nightlife, such a units would work for you... Your partner (getting their MBA?) would have a place to study.

Here are views from the windows, and from the roof deck:

Some of the first tenants moved in today.

I wonder what the turn over will be? This place borders two very busy streets.

If they attract the demographic I described above, the turnover should be about 40% a year.

If you were working in Manhattan for someplace like a bank (ie making about $180k), were young and just wanted a quick commute and some nightlife, such a units would work for you... Your partner (getting their MBA?) would have a place to study.

Capital One hopes to open in November.

Saw a bunch of two bedrooms here. I thought the common spaces were unusually small for what they are asking. Also, if you want a washer/dryer in your apartment you will have to pay another $70/mo. otherwise you have to go outside the building to wash your clothes.

Yes, these units seem to be catering to someone who needs an apartment quickly, and isn't real concerned about size or price.

There are open houses tomorrow, Aug 23rd, between 12 and 2.:
http://www.aptsandlofts.com/featured-developments/341-epw

I wonder how many they have leased so far. In my experience, it isn't a good inference to assume that ads reflect all of the units available.

The apartments have a "corporate lodging" feel to them.

This might also appeal to international workers who want a place to live. I've noticed a lot of folks, especially from France, who are living in Brooklyn. It'll be interesting to see how many of these residents are families with young children. I wouldn't want to live there with a small baby considering most of the two bedrooms face the street.

Is there still a Starbucks going in here?  Where will it be located?  The Capital One signs make it look like they will take up the whole ground floor.

Starbucks will be in space that opens onto Franklin, between Capital One and Pulp and Bean.

The Starbucks looks like it is being built out extremely quickly.

Starbucks will be in space that opens onto Franklin, between Capital One and Pulp and Bean.

Thanks. I actually noticed this earlier today when I looked a little closer. And yes, the buildout looks pretty far along.

I'm still hoping that there could be outdoor seating on EP on that space in front of what will become Capital One. Highly unlikely at this point of time I guess, but that is a lot of real estate right there.

Signage.

Tried to link pic but no luck. Starbucks sign going up right now.

my email address is in your PM. email me, and I'll see if I can conquer.

C'mon, were is it? I keep refreshing for the pic

From a friend

Thank you and your friend  

Starbucks is to open on Thursday, Sept 27th.    They are paying $25k a month, on a 15 yr lease.