The “fruit streets” of Brooklyn Heights — Pineapple Street, Orange Street, and Cranberry Street — are well-known for their beautiful brownstones and quaint, verdant character. Our Deal of the Week, 59 Pineapple St. #2L, offers a chance to buy on one of these streets for under $600K. This pre-war 1-bedroom boasts an ideal mix of original details and modern upgrades.
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The Price: $550,000
The median asking price for a home in Brooklyn Heights was $1.7 million this October, according to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard. That means our Deal of the Week is about a third of the median asking price for the neighborhood!
Buyers who put down the 20% minimum down payment of $110,000 can expect to see monthly payments of $3,504. This includes a mortgage payment of $2,854 and a maintenance fee of $650 — pretty low by NYC co-op standards. Monthly payments are also below the median asking rent in Brooklyn Heights, which was $4,648 this October.
Why You’ll Love It…
Some of the newer upgrades to this unit are immediately noticeable in the main living area, such as the wide-plank hardwood floors and oversized windows. The kitchen, which is completely open to the living area, also has some great modern inclusions, like stainless steel appliances and sleek white cabinetry. But this room also has some holdovers from the building’s pre-war roots, such as crown and baseboard moldings as well as trim around all the doorways. The windowed bathroom also maintains its original cast-iron tub, but has been upgraded with a modern vanity and black tile flooring.
The unit has a fair amount of storage space, starting with an entryway closet perfectly situated for coats and shoes. Another larger closet is located outside the bedroom directly across from the bathroom, and features sliding doors for easy access. Speaking of the bedroom, this sizeable room can fit a desk in addition to a bed, and has a large window.
This apartment is located in an elevator building with a laundry room, live-in super, bike room, extra storage, and rooftop deck overlooking the Brooklyn and Manhattan skylines. Green space is easily accessible with Cadman Plaza Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the Brooklyn Heights Promenade all located within a few blocks. Getting out of the neighborhood is also a breeze as the 2 and 3 trains have a stop within feet of the building, and the A, C, R, 4, and 5 trains are easily accessible as well. Plus, the nearby Fulton Ferry Landing offers ferry routes to Wall Street and Midtown Manhattan. The building’s location on Pineapple Street means buyers will have easy access to everything Brooklyn Heights and neighboring DUMBO have to offer.
…And Why You Might Not
While the building does allow cats, it doesn’t permit dogs. It also doesn’t allow for gifting or pied-à-terres, so it won’t be suitable for all buyers. There isn’t a closet in the bedroom, but there is one located right outside of it, and the bedroom has room enough for a dresser or wardrobe.
Still, if you’re looking for a place in Brooklyn Heights on a coveted street — with low monthlies to boot — this one is definitely worth checking out!
Check out the listing at 59 Pineapple St. #2L, listed by Natalie Eisen of Corcoran.
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