HomeMADE
Reimagining Abandoned and Condemned NYC Real Estate Through the Use of AI
Reimagining Abandoned and Condemned NYC Real Estate Through the Use of AI
HomeMade is a critical examination of the crumbling state of NYC architecture utilizing AI image generation technology, specifically inspired by models like DALL-E, to transform descriptions of foreclosed and uninhabitable properties listed on the NYC Open Data site into compelling visual representations.
This project aims to provide a unique view into distressed buildings with enhanced views of how AI sees them from their descriptions on the site. The project utilizes NYC Open Data sets of dilapidated or foreclosed real estate in the five boroughs to create hyper-realized versions of themselves and build a mock real estate listing site of these properties featuring property type, pricing details, and location information. This project aims to leverage AI to transform the way distressed properties are presented to the public. By creating a unique platform for property buyers, investors, and real estate professionals, we can bridge the gap between text and visual representation, ultimately provoking a shift in the future of rebuilding, reuse, and reimagining of distressed and decrepit housing structures.
3,150 sqft, 3 story building, lot 0.05 acres (20ft front x 100ft depth), zoned R6A. 3 total units. Built in 2004. $87,660 assessed value. Building class: Three Families (C0).
778 sqft, 60 story building, lot 0.38 acres (118ft front x 98.75ft depth), zoned C6-4. 1 total units. Built in 2004. $152,767 assessed value. Building class: Condo - Residential Unit in Elevator Building (R4).
1,904 sqft, 2 story building, lot 0.04 acres (16.67ft front x 110ft depth), zoned R6. 1 total units. Built in 1920. $57,360 assessed value. Building class: One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5).
3,070 sqft, 1 story building, lot 4.02 acres, zoned C3A, SRD. 1 total units. Built in 1987. $50,578 assessed value. Building class: Condo - Residential Unit in 1-3 Story Building (R3).
3,150 sqft, 3 story building, lot 0.05 acres (20ft front x 100ft depth), zoned R6A. 3 total units. Built in 2004. $87,660 assessed value. Building class: Three Families (C0).
Price: $780,594
778 sqft, 60 story building, lot 0.38 acres (118ft front x 98.75ft depth), zoned C6-4. 1 total units. Built in 2004. $152,767 assessed value. Building class: Condo - Residential Unit in Elevator Building (R4).
Price: $958,023
1,904 sqft, 2 story building, lot 0.04 acres (16.67ft front x 110ft depth), zoned R6. 1 total units. Built in 1920. $57,360 assessed value. Building class: One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5).
Price: $872,392
3,070 sqft, 1 story building, lot 4.02 acres, zoned C3A, SRD. 1 total units. Built in 1987. $50,578 assessed value. Building class: Condo - Residential Unit in 1-3 Story Building (R3).
Price: $678,332
Jenny is interested in the potential of a dilapidated property, but is a new investor has a difficult time envisioning how the property could look after a renovation. The real estate agent would like to demonstrate how the property value could increase given $50,000 amount in renovation investment.
Marvin is an executive who just moved to the city and is looking to settle down with his 4 person family into a newly renovated apartment in Manhattan.
Maggie has a PhD in robotics from MIT and is working as a computer engineer at IBM and looking to move into a new apartment closer to her job and friends.
