Looking for a 1-bedroom in Brooklyn that doesn’t skimp on the storage? While there are plenty of units with a closet or two, you may be hard-pressed to find one with, say, five — especially at a lower-than-average price. But it’s certainly not impossible; just take a look at 960 Sterling Place #3E. Our Deal of the Week is a 1-bedroom located in a pre-war elevator co-op building with five(!!!) total closets and lots of space to spread out.
Learn more about our Deal of the Week!
The Price: $625,000
The median asking price for a home in Crown Heights was $1.4 million this June, according to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard. That puts our Deal of the Week at less than half the median asking price for the neighborhood!
Buyers who put down a 10% down payment of $62,500 can expect to see monthly payments of $4,689. This includes a mortgage payment of $3,723 and a maintenance fee of $966.
Why You’ll Love It…
With its open archways between rooms and parquet hardwood floors, this unit is full to the brim with pre-war charm. Enter the apartment through a foyer that includes two closets, perfect for storing coats and shoes. Plus, there’s enough space in the entryway to make it a dining area, or to bring in a desk or some lounge furniture. Arched doorways lead to the hallway and living room, which is also generously sized. The hallway leads to the bathroom, bedroom, and galley-style kitchen.
You’ll find a full suite of appliances in the kitchen, including a dishwasher and mounted microwave, in addition to a large double-door fridge with a freezer drawer on the bottom. With lots of cabinetry, the kitchen provides ample storage. And to top it all off, a windowed open space between the kitchen and living area is the perfect spot to turn into a dining nook!
The windowed bathroom is decked out in classic black-and-white tile, a big medicine cabinet, and a pedestal sink. There’s yet another closet inside the bathroom, and one in the adjacent hallway. The king-sized bedroom offers plenty of additional space for other furniture, be it dressers, chairs, a desk, etc. Also in the bedroom are two windows, and the unit’s fifth (and largest) closet.
Found near Brower Library and Brower Park, the pet-friendly building has a new laundry room, bike storage, a renovated garden, and a live-in super and porter. The 2, 3, and 5 trains are nearby, in addition to the Long Island Rail Road stop at Nostrand Avenue. You’ll also find a plethora of great restaurants nearby, including Tacobee’s, Trinidad Golden Place, Cornbread Brooklyn, and Boeuf & Bun.
…And Why You Might Not
There’s a capital assessment of $180.64 in place, but only through December 31 of this year. The living room has only one window and it’s north-facing, but it should get some light from the dining nook’s northeast-facing window. Other than that, there isn’t much to nitpick here, especially if you’re looking for a larger 1-bedroom in Crown Heights!
Check out the listing at 960 Sterling Pl. #3E, listed by Annika Grove and Greg Mire of Compass.
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