Prospect Lefferts Gardens has plenty to love, from its beautiful prewar buildings to its easy accessibility to some of Brooklyn’s best attractions. It’s the kind of neighborhood where it’s possible to find a home that’s the perfect blend of vintage character, modern amenities, and location — and that just might be 50 Lefferts Ave. #6J. Our Deal of the Week is a 1-bedroom just a couple of blocks from Prospect Park filled with light from windows in every room.
Learn more about our Deal of the Week!
The price: $700,000
The median asking price for a home in Prospect Lefferts Gardens was $1.3 million this May, according to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard. That means our Deal of the Week is priced a little above half the median asking price for the neighborhood!
Buyers who put down a 20% down payment of $140,000 can expect to see monthly payments of $4,342. This includes a mortgage payment of $3,448 and maintenance fees of $894.
Why you’ll love it…
Upon entering this unit through the foyer, you’ll immediately be greeted by its prewar charm. Hardwood floors with inlays, high ceilings, decorative moldings, and curved archways all give the unit character and a classic feel. The foyer is also big enough for a built-in floating workspace, to which you can add storage underneath to build the ultimate work-from-home station. There’s also a large closet in the foyer and another one tucked in the hallway. Two steps down is the living room, well-sized enough for both a couch and a small dining nook. Two windows overlook the tree-lined backyard and let in great natural light.
Recent renovations shine in the kitchen and bathroom, each with its own window. The kitchen includes a full suite of stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher. Sleek white cabinetry provides plenty of storage, and gray Caesarstone countertops complement the tile floors and backsplash. The bathroom has a deep soaking tub and shower combo with a rain showerhead, as well as a vanity with a storage cabinet.
Lastly, the bedroom is situated in the corner of the building, so it features three windows across two walls. A huge walk-in closet offers tons of room for shelving, closet rods, and drawers to organize your clothes to your heart’s content.
This unit is located in an elevator building with a part-time doorman, package room, laundry room, bike room, and additional storage space subject to availability. It’s also pet-friendly and has a live-in super! Location-wise, the building is situated just a few blocks from the Prospect Park entrance nearest to the Boathouse, in addition to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Brooklyn Public Library. The B, Q, S, 2, and 5 trains are all nearby for easy transit through Brooklyn and into Manhattan. There’s also a wide range of restaurants on the surrounding blocks, including Caribbean, Guatemalan, and Thai, plus national chains, coffee shops, and bars.
…and why you might not
While the building has many amenities and the unit has been updated, it doesn’t have central air conditioning, so you’ll have to find another cooling solution. The kitchen is also on the smaller side, though it has everything you could need. So if you’re looking to buy in Prospect Lefferts Gardens in seek of natural light and proximity to the park, be sure to shortlist this one!
Check out the listing at 50 Lefferts Ave. #6J, listed by Andrea Wells, Peter Michael Riolo, and Sean Attebury of Compass.
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