another minimal drop in minimal masterpiece at 8 West 13 Street

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death by small increments? (ouch)
I hit #2F at 8 West 13 Street when it was new at $1.5mm for “1,100 sq ft” of “museum quality” (July 9: min to the (small) max / new at 8 W 13; note Reader Jess’s citation to the August 2007 Architectural Digest) and again when the price dropped a second time, from $1.45mm to $1.35mm (December 17: not buying the minimalism (yet) / 8 W 13 drops). I hit it again when they had a price drop in January (minimal drop at minimal beauty / 8 West 13 Street drips).

oops they did it again
I was disappointed to see that this baby has not sold yet; worse, it just had another price drop — this one more significant than the last. The new price (as of yesterday) is $1.25mm. So far, that is 18% off the original $1.5mm asking price from July.

As I said on January 28:

It is difficult to determine the Market Price for such a (yes, I have to use the “u” word) … unique loft. Someone could build another one like it, but they haven’t done that. Until they do, anyone who loves the look here will have to consider squeezing themselves (and a roommate, or not) into 1,100 sq ft.

I am rooting for this one, and watching the way you watch a potential car wreck in slow motion (screech of brakes, but will they hit??). Heart on sleeve, I hope this loft finds a buyer who will love it as is, at/near this price. Any takers?

Hello! Any takers??

[update 12.3.08: yes; it wsa taken for $1.1mm with a deed filed on June 23]

(C) Sandy Mattingly 2008