So, I was walking by Harsen House the other day (120 W. 72nd)--a major new, ultra high end building on the UWS--and I was utterly shocked at the tenant that is occupying the ground floor retail space.
I wonder how those people who paid $2.5 million for a 2 bedroom apartment, or up to $8 million for a full floor, 4 bedroom residence, feel about having a Sleepy's mattress shop downstairs?
The building is billed a "green" building, LEEDS certified (whatever that is), blah, blah. I'm sure all those foam mattresses downstairs really count as "green." LOL
Envious because I didn't overpay at $1700/sq ft? Nope, not me. There is no question that the Harsen House has dressed up the fairly unremarkable block between Columbus and Amsterdam. It would be great if there were a few more like it along that stretch.
But, if I were paying $2.5 mil for a 2 bedroom pad, I would expect something a little more high-end than a Sleepy's downstairs!
This is what we call "Irrational Exuberance". Think of this as buying Amazon stock at $200 at the peak of dot.com bubble. And you know what happened after that right?
While you were there, Spiderman, did you pick up one of the discount mattress fliers that the Sleepy's saleswoman was handing out in front of the building while she was chatting up the doorman?
What would be considered more high end? The condo likely has no interest in a food market or restaurant. Where does Duane Reade fall within acceptability? At least Sleepy's is a good credit.
So, I was walking by Harsen House the other day (120 W. 72nd)--a major new, ultra high end building on the UWS--and I was utterly shocked at the tenant that is occupying the ground floor retail space.
I wonder how those people who paid $2.5 million for a 2 bedroom apartment, or up to $8 million for a full floor, 4 bedroom residence, feel about having a Sleepy's mattress shop downstairs?
The building is billed a "green" building, LEEDS certified (whatever that is), blah, blah. I'm sure all those foam mattresses downstairs really count as "green." LOL
seems like you are envious. don't hate just because you don't have the means to step up.
Envious because I didn't overpay at $1700/sq ft? Nope, not me. There is no question that the Harsen House has dressed up the fairly unremarkable block between Columbus and Amsterdam. It would be great if there were a few more like it along that stretch.
But, if I were paying $2.5 mil for a 2 bedroom pad, I would expect something a little more high-end than a Sleepy's downstairs!
This is what we call "Irrational Exuberance". Think of this as buying Amazon stock at $200 at the peak of dot.com bubble. And you know what happened after that right?
what happened? manhattanguy bought a huge amount of puts at the peak and made millions all the way down?
Just tell me how to short the Harsen House.
stopped by an open house today on the 15th floor - was a lovely apartment but seemed massivly over priced.
While you were there, Spiderman, did you pick up one of the discount mattress fliers that the Sleepy's saleswoman was handing out in front of the building while she was chatting up the doorman?
What would be considered more high end? The condo likely has no interest in a food market or restaurant. Where does Duane Reade fall within acceptability? At least Sleepy's is a good credit.