Brixton Station phase 1 vs phase 2.
Summary:
- Concrete steps were on the plans, in the marketing materials and show home, but not delivered.
- Concrete planters were on the plans, in the marketing materials and show home, but not delivered.
- Real brick was on the plans, in the marketing materials and show home, but not delivered.
- Garbage building with roof was in the show home, but not delivered.
Algra Brothers Developments built a beautiful, award-winning, 9 unit townhouse project in Garrison Crossing and then used it as the show home to market and sell the future phase. Unfortunately, Algra Bros didn't quite deliver the same quality to the buyers of the next phases. The beautiful "Concrete/Brick Planter Courtyard" pictured below is the actual cover-photo of the original sales brochure, so naturally the buyers assumed their courtyard would be the same. Even the building plans showed the concrete stairs and planters (plans are shown below):
Brixton 1 (Showhome)
The only reason to change from concrete/bricks, etc. to 'the cheapest possible wood' was to save a few pennies to increase profits. Now the residents are forced to pay to maintain these inferior products until they eventually rot out and need to be replaced, likely multiple times. Not to mention how ugly these are in comparison, and certainly NOT 'Award Winning'. Anyone buying units before construction should make sure they confirm what they are getting in writing, and make sure the builder isn't substituting cheaper materials:
Brixton 2 (and 3)
The Building Plans as Registered at City Hall:
Apparently builders aren't actually required to follow their own plans!:
Financial Statements:
Money saved by the builder -vs- Money spent on maintenance and replacement by owners.
Coming soon...
| Feature | Builder Savings | Owners Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Steps | $10,000 | |
| Planters/Fence | $15,000 | |
| Brick Siding | $6,000 | |
| Garbage Roof | $7,000 | |
| Total: | $48,000 |