I think it has a wonderful aesthetic for this lovely beach town. Please keep your negative thoughts out of these comments and let this family live their lives peacefully. Wonderful job Jonathan and Marianna!
The house has a sort of Montauk concrete heavy, defense fortification design out of Fort Hero.
All these comments aren't very nice. Just be happy. It really isn't something to make the owners feel bad about. Its a gorgeous home and there are paintings but they weren't shown. The downstairs living room has a wall of photos and the kids rooms have awesome decor.
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NYT... what is the point of opening up this article for comments to begin with? The negative comments are just ridiculous. I don't think the owners were looking for feedback. Let them enjoy their beautiful home. It may not be everyone's taste, but they love it. Relax people!
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Comical, I have seen this home and it is not situated very well. But when someone doesn't know what to do with their money, what the heck. There are really fantastic homes that have been built recently. This is not one of them. I would guess that it is for sale and was intended as a "flip". The hot real estate market in the outer hamptons is about to pop its bubble. Higher interest mortgages usually do have an impact as does inability to deduct property and state taxes and the next hurricane usually makes an impact on the wisdom of investing close to the shoreline.
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@bongo—which beach is it near?
@Minmin
It's in Hither Hills, about a block from Umbrella Beach. I watched the house go up and thought how ugly it was. There is a tiny lot and no yard with a huge hulking house on it.
If you have nothing nice to say, don't say it.
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Wow, so many negative comments. Too many negative comments. Let them enjoy their house without the sour comments. To the family - enjoy your time your beach home! I hope your children will make great summer memories just as you did.
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i love the design, how spacious and serene it seems, i do a gree with others, lacks some art work and personal touches. Great for kids who are growing up and who often crave their own space.
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Beautiful house.
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Aren't they lucky to be able to spend the whole summer there!
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If we keep dumping plastic into the oceans a beach house won't be worth squat.
Stop the madness.
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This is an impressive and attractive home. But, in spite of what Mr. Yellen claims, it is as conventional as can be. We have all seen every feature of this structure in countless magazine spreads and youtube videos. We have all seen these images of apartments and houses scrubbed clean of any hint of person or place. These perfect shrines to anonymous, carefree, frictionless wealth.
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Well, I think it is too dark and I have not yet understood the passion for dystopian gray everywhere...
To me the beach is about light and water and sparkle.
It is nice to have space for everyone and all of those verandas. But the house is pretty cold and oppressive.
Having lived in both New York and Texas I am imagining the schlepp-especially during the holidays. The Dallas airport is horrible-delays are very common and the N Y airports are no better. Then there is getting out to Montauk with all of that stuff in very heavy traffic. That is the antithesis of restful.
They can clearly afford it, and nods to saving money with ventilation options are hilarious in the face of coffee tables which cost thousands.
But having it be so stripped down it is easy to use as a rental should they trust just anyone with the overpriced furniture.
And let's hope that they are supporting the arts in Dallas with comparable spending.
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@Consuelo Just rejoice in another’s happiness. It will allow yours to come much faster.
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@Bill
I'm quite happy as it happens. But thanks for worrying.
Upon reflection I have realized that I should not worry about the family dealing with the difficulties of either DFW airport or JFK-something I still remember as awful. Because of course at this level of wealth they have their own plane or a share in one and can fly straight to Montauk. Problem solved.
When people put their house up on the NY Times they are seeking comments. I feel like the tone of a lot of real estate promotion is a little breathless sometimes. Pollyanna and Dr. Pangloss are in the house. I have a daughter in the industry though and she does help people find a place that they can be happy. It's all good.
The additional costs of furnishing, maintaining and taxes will easily add another million or more. For upwards of $5 Million, you can stay thousands of nights at any beach on the planet (if you can get there from Texas).
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I'm afraid Ms. Nevelson would of chosen to send an 'RSVP please' invitation to black out her 'inspiration'.
Hilarious article -- the 'reality' of it all.
Boffo house, tho.
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There is no art!?? Not a painting, print, sculpture, pottery, NADA. The kitchen works well as a lab, but way too cold and sever to serve as a kitchen. Plus maintenance to see clean all those white surfaces.
The shell of the house and basic layout is excellent. It's just the interior design is more corporate lobby than home at the beach.
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Innumerable corporate lobbies are filled with paintings, prints, sculptures, and pottery, all of which aren’t art, and none of which hold a candle to the sofas in this house.
Of course, such distinctions are lost on folks like Mr. Tracy, who rely wholly on others to tell them what art is.
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@Observer—how do you know?
It's a great house, but there is nothing "real" about a house that cost $3.5 million and is a weekend/vacation house. And those furnishings sure add up quickly!
I have no problem with people having such - wish I could - but don't pretend it's real and you're just a "real family" who owns it.
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"built to the maximum size allowed on the lot — 2,950 square feet"
The Biggest Possible
...helping end "the easygoing vibe. 'Montauk is very real'.”
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Absolutely fabulous.
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I really love this house. The scale, proportion, light and layout seem designed for a real family to live in, rather than merely showcase another banker's wealth or architect's audacity. If the Yellen's are looking to expand their entertaining circle...count me in!
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