Living in Brooklyn Heights is a New York dream. The small waterfront neighborhood, once home to Truman Capote, has a historic feel with cobblestone streets and brownstones as old as the country itself. Attractions include the Brooklyn Historical Society, as well as great clothing and antique shops. There’s plenty of open space in Cadman Plaza Park, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, and the riverfront marina with pickleball courts and a roller rink. And don’t forget Pier 4 Beach! Unsurprisingly, average home prices are quite high, but there are always deals to be found. 111 Hicks Street #22G is a one-bedroom with incredible views, found in a historic doorman building right in the heart of the neighborhood.
Get to know our Deal of the Week.
The Price: $679,000
According to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard, the median asking price in Brooklyn Heights was $2.2 million in November. That means our Deal of the Week is just 30% of the median asking price for the area.
With the minimum 30% down payment of $203,700, a buyer can expect to be paying $5,488 monthly. That includes a $3,488 mortgage payment and $2,040 in monthly maintenance fees, compared to the $4,352 median asking rent in Brooklyn Heights in November. Not bad for owning your own piece of the neighborhood!
Why You’ll Love It…
There’s a lot to adore in this home. Set up high on the 22nd floor, it has an open layout with a large living room and windows that showcase the southwest-facing unit’s views of the Verrazano Bridge, harbor, and Brooklyn skyline. The living area is big enough to create a defined dining area, and it has lovely plank flooring painted a soft shade of green. The bedroom, in a soft lavender hue, is decently sized with two big closets plus views from its own two large windows. Another closet sits between the bedroom and living room.
There’s also an impressive kitchen with beautiful tile backsplash, granite countertops, a counter for serving meals, and a dishwasher. It also has extensive dark wood cabinet space and Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. The bathroom is similarly elegant with large subway tile, porcelain floors, and a window that gives it a bright feel. Lastly, the apartment has central air for year-round comfort. and allows cats and dogs.
Beyond the unit itself, the historic 1930 building, known as St. George Tower, has a two-level art deco lobby, full-time doorman, laundry room, pet-friendly policy, and gorgeous roof deck. It’s right in the heart of beautiful Brooklyn Heights, just blocks away from the water and close to great restaurants like Noodle Pudding, Clover Hill, and the waterfront River Café. You’re also close to Brooklyn Bridge Park with an easy commute to Manhattan via the 2, 3, 4, 5, M, R, A, and C trains close by.
…And Why You Might Not
There’s not a lot missing from this apartment, but for the price, some might expect in-unit laundry or a slightly larger living room. Co-purchasing and gifting must be approved by the board on a case-by-case basis, which may not be a fit for some buyers. But for the opportunity to live in a historic doorman building in one of Brooklyn’s most coveted neighborhoods, we’ll take it!
Check out the listing at 111 Hicks Street #22G, listed by Keith Davis and Nadia Bartolucci of Douglas Elliman.
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