Are you a property owner or landlord that wants to sell their asset or needs to rent an apartment or retail space in New York City? Call or text me: Sam Moritz, licensed real estate agent, 203–209–3640.
Last week, I was asked to come and price out a client’s one bedroom condo that they wanted to sell in a certain section in Greenpoint. Greenpoint is known to be sort of an extension of Williamsburg, but has its own vibe.
But the apartment wasn’t really near Manhattan avenue, the main drag in the neighborhood. It was further east — at Kingsland avenue and Nassau avenue, which would require a thirteen minute walk after I exited the Nassau avenue G stop (I don’t have a car, so my real estate activities are done on foot, subway, bus, or bicycle). I was curious about the area but also a little weary — one of the main bits of feedback I hear from interested renters or buyers when they are looking for a place to live is about how close the apartment is to the subway. This was a bit of a schlep from the G train — a trainline that always requires at least one transfer when commuting into Manhattan.
Awful photo, but wanted to show the map of my walk. McGolrick park featured on the border of Monitor Street. And I erased the exact address of the apartment I was going to.
While the vibe is pretty busy near the subway, once I cross over McGuinness Blvd about two minutes from where I got out of the train, things change: this side of Nassau avenue is quiet and peaceful. There are a couple newer-looking bars that I pass — Goldie’s, for example — but there are also some cafes and restaurants that seem like they could have been in the area for generations (later I would go back to Bakestone Bakery and Diner on Nassau avenue where I would spend $13 after tip on an incredibly large and tasty lunch which included a chicken cutlet, mashed potatoes, and Brussel sprouts — an unheard of price for the amount of food. This was a great change of pace after spending $30 on a small and underwhelming plate of eggs and an iced coffee from a popular restaurant in Williamsburg the day before).
Continuing, I pass by McGolrick Park, a nice and treelined space.
McGolrick Park, facing north, from the south end of the park
I walk just beyond the park and reach my seller’s apartment. It’s a nice and large space, and, best of all, it’s extremely quiet, on the top of an eight family home on a really serene block. It’s nice to discover places in New York City where you forget you’re in one of the busiest metropolises in the world. This is one of those spaces. Seemingly far removed from the chaos which sometimes defines NYC.
These are my thoughts about living in (East) Greenpoint
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Big fan of the trees and how tucked away I feel.
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The businesses seem pretty diverse. Not everything is overly commercialized like you may find on Bedford avenue in Williamsburg.
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The best part, I think, is just how tranquil it is.
If you’re looking to move or invest, I highly recommend checking out this area— anything east of McGuinness Boulevard in Greenpoint.
Are you a property owner or landlord that wants to sell their asset or needs to rent an apartment or retail space in New York City? Call or text me: Sam Moritz, licensed real estate agent, 203–209–3640.