There’s nothing like summer in New York City, when friends meet up to enjoy the sun in the park or on a front stoop — or, if they’re lucky, a friend’s patio. If you dream of being that friend with private outdoor space, know that it doesn’t have to come with a seven-figure price tag. Just take a look at our Deal of the Week, 195 Hawthorne St. #5S. This 1-bedroom with its own terrace and rooftop deck for under $750K is located just a couple of blocks from Prospect Park.
Learn more about our Deal of the Week!
The price: $749,000
The median asking price for a home in Prospect Lefferts Gardens was $1.3 million this March, according to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard. That means our Deal of the Week is priced a little over half the median asking price for the neighborhood.
Buyers who put down a 20% down payment of $149,800 can expect to see monthly payments of $4,530. This includes a mortgage payment of $3,724, common charges of $791, and taxes of $15 (a tax abatement is in place until 2033!).
Why you’ll love it…
A sliding glass door in the living room leads out onto a private terrace, which is the perfect cozy spot for drinking coffee, potting plants, or practicing yoga. But this is just one of the outdoor spaces the condo offers: a metal spiral staircase leads up to the private rooftop deck. Combined, the outdoor space totals nearly 600 square feet. The rooftop deck has more than enough space for lounge or dining furniture, and will be the perfect spot to host friends and family. There are truly endless possibilities to make the most of this outdoor haven.
Back inside, the condo gets great natural light thanks to large south-facing windows in both the living room and bedroom. The living area is open to the eat-in kitchen, decked out in white upper and lower cabinets. There’s also a full suite of stainless steel appliances including an oven, dishwasher, and full-size fridge. The space can accommodate a dining set for two or four people.
The entryway flows into the kitchen and includes two closets, one of which houses the in-unit washer/dryer. The other could be used as a coat and shoe closet or pantry. You’ll find even more storage in the queen-sized bedroom, which houses a walk-in closet. Across the way from the bedroom is the bathroom, complete with a floating vanity and white tiled walls.
This condo is located in an elevator building that boats amenities such as a bike room, package room, gym, greenhouse/garden, virtual doorman, and deeded basement storage. Parking is also available for purchase. And if you ever tire of your own private deck, there’s also a common rooftop space.
Located in the heart of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, you’ll have access to plenty of restaurants on nearby Nostrand Avenue, including DJONDJON (Haitian), Allan’s Bakery, Camillo, and Katie O Soul Food. Prospect Park is also just a few blocks to the west. Transit-wise, the building is situated right between a 2/5 stop and a B/Q stop, so you have your fair share of options. Pets are allowed.
…and why you might not
The living room isn’t very wide, so you may have to get a bit creative with your furniture setup. You may also desire a bit more counter space than the kitchen provides. But besides those drawbacks that many 1-bedrooms in NYC will have, there’s not much else to nitpick here. So be sure to check this one out if you’re in the market for a condo with private outdoor space and in-unit laundry!
Check out the listing at 195 Hawthorne St. #5S, listed by William Kim of Corcoran.
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