No. 2 South Slope Fixer-Upper(修繕必要物件) サウススロープの修繕必要物件
Katherine Marks for The New York Times
This cute two-family (二世帯の)rowhouse, around 1,600 square feet(約150㎡), was between Prospect Park and the Green-Wood Cemetery, facing the exit ramp from the Prospect Expressway.
Inside, it had dated paneling(羽目板), turquoise(明るい青緑の---ターコイズの) carpeting and ugly cabinets in semi-functional kitchens.
But there was potential, and Mr. Peñas liked the idea of having a two-family house that would generate rental income.
The small, fenced backyard was mostly dirt. The price was $1.299 million(約2億円), with taxes of just under $4,000(約60万円).
This fully detached house was almost 1,500 square feet (約140㎡)and had nicely renovated bathrooms and a two-car garage that could work well as a music studio.
The downstairs living area had an eat-in kitchen and recessed(埋め込み型の) lighting, but low ceilings.
Upstairs, there were three bedrooms and a back deck with stairs leading to a patio(テラス) and a shared driveway(車が出入りする通路).
The price was $1.5 million, with taxes in the low $4,000s.