Bk (good school districts), 2b 600k and under

Nyc10023, thanks! We love the St. George (111 Hicks) but the maintenance puts it well out of our range. When I had in mind an NYC crash, that was one of the buildings I was betting on being able to buy into. :)

The lowest-mtce co-ops in Bk are apts in townhouse co-ops. If you are opposed to rowhouses, then I guess these aren't for you? There are a few co-op multiple-family-as-built buildings in PS that I've seen on the market with much lower mtce than comparable size apts in doorman/elevator buildings. Of course, these tend to have railroad-style layouts. Let me dig up a few.

I know you're really opposed to rowhouses, but Windsor Terrace is worth a look.

http://www.elliman.com/listing/for-sale/brooklyn/windsor-terrace/11-east-3-street/mkkqgvu

I don't know from Windsor Terrace schools, but PS154 has a better rep.
http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sale/526633-coop-250-seeley-street-windsor-terrace-brooklyn