Most Popular Sale for May 17: Bed-Stuy 2BR With Laundry

Every week, we share the most popular sale listing of the week in NYC, as selected by you, our StreetEasy users. The most popular sale for May 17 is a beautifully renovated 2-bedroom in a historic Bedford-Stuyvesant brownstone, currently on the market for $979,000. Contact a StreetEasy Expert on the listing for more information. (StreetEasy Experts are agents with proven experience in a particular building or area.)

Bed-Stuy Brownstone 2BR With Laundry & Balcony

Location: 347 Gates Ave. #1A, in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Saves: As of this writing, the most popular sale for May 17 has been saved by more than 140 users.

Price: $979,000. Assuming a 30-year mortgage and the minimum down payment of 10% ($97,900), StreetEasy estimates total monthly payments at $4,330. This includes the mortgage payment ($3,739), common charges ($397), and taxes ($194).

Why it’s so popular: This home really has it all. The charm of a historic brownstone mixed with the convenience of a super-modern kitchen. A private entrance and classic Brooklyn stoop all to yourself. Plus two of the things New Yorkers want more than anything else: in-unit laundry and private outdoor space. What more could you ask for?

The median asking price in Bedford-Stuyvesant is $1.1 million, according to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard. That puts our most popular sale for May 17 just below average for the neighborhood. And you’re getting so much for your money. In addition to 2 bedrooms, there are also 2 full baths, one with a tub and one with a walk-in shower. Both bedrooms have access to the balcony, which spans the full width of the unit. And the gracious living/dining area boasts herringbone hardwoods, a big bay window, and a marble fireplace mantel.

Finally, this Bed-Stuy 2BR is centrally located. It’s just a few blocks from subways, the Pratt campus, and Herbert Von King Park. And if you have a sweet tooth, it’s also very close to one of the city’s buzziest bakeries: Fan-Fan Doughnuts.