Studio Apartment on Myrtle Avenue

Am I the only person who feels this way, or does the glut of “luxury” apartments on the market leave other people with a bad taste in their mouth? Time and time again I find myself asking:

How much “luxury” can New York City possibly stomach? What about the rest of us who wish to have something a little more interesting and a lot less prefab? Something with a little character— but convenient to public transportation, of course.

If you too have found yourself having the above thoughts, dear readers, I bring some very good news.

I found this beauty on Myrtle Avenue just off the Wyckoff Avenue stop of the M train— and by “just off” I mean in the shadow of the elevated tracks. Not only is it conveniently located to public transportation but it also appears to be ready for move-in! I cannot for the life of me understand why this beauty has not been snapped up. Perhaps it is due to lack of advertising?

Now anyone will tell you I am a “take action” kind of person. The people must know about this fabulous property! To this end I researched apartment advertisements on Craigslist to get a little inspiration. The search terms I used were as follows: “Bushwick”, “Myrtle” and “studio”. I was astonished by what I found.

East Williamsburg just keeps getting bigger and bigger nowadays. You know, I sense a Craiglist ad mash-up coming on…

Now THIS is what I call “AMAZING AVRY THING!”

Miss Heather

Great Moments in Real Estate Advertising, Bushwick Edition

I found the following advertisements within five minutes walking distance of each other in Bushwick. They are so tremendously entertaining I simply have to share them. Here they are.

Exhibit A: Wilson Avenue and Starr Street

I cannot for the life of me grasp the advertising world’s fascination with cave men. If I found myself in the unfortunate position of having to divest of an “ugly house” as they put it, I would prefer to conduct business with someone who walks upright.

Exhibit B: Wilson Avenue and Willoughby Street

I just about pissed my pants laughing at this one. Note that like its predecessor the use of the pointed finger is employed but this time it is (thankfully) brandished by a homo sapiens in a suit. The juxtaposition of the McMansion in the advertisement against the standard four story tenement (clad in aluminum siding, no less) it is shilling tickles yours truly’s funny bone to no end. Just in case the point was lost on any potential customers they were even thoughtful enough to add a second sign reading “For Sale”. Perhaps this guy and the cave man should sit down and talk business?

Miss Heather