Co-op of the Day: 320 State Street

Is this really "prime" Boerum Hill? I mean, you're less than a block away from the Brooklyn House of D.

Not to mention there's a ton of construction going on right in your backyard.

Posted by: Anonymous at April 18, 2007 12:09 PM

I braved the storm and saw this place Sunday. It's quite nice if, as you said, sunlight is not a priority and outdoor space is. The layout is quite nice, the brick is attractive (the whole atmosphere reminds me a bit of Convivium Osteria). The rec room is really half of a finished basement. The garden is amazing: huge, half brick half wooden deck.

That said, I would be suprised if it went for 995. Almost 400 sf is in the below-gound basement, and the place really is dark. But if you're dying for gorgeous outdoor space, it may be for you.

Posted by: Anonymous at April 18, 2007 12:09 PM

A windowless rec room can be perfect for a writer who wants quiet, a musician (they can soundproof the space more easily) or a filmmaker who wants a serious screening room. Just mentioning the possibilities. I don't think a basement space is all bad. My husband prefers to write in the basement den in our house.

Posted by: Anonymous at April 18, 2007 2:23 PM

How can you know it is dark if you were there on the stormiest day of the year?

Posted by: Anonymous at April 18, 2007 2:53 PM

Windowless is good if you want a dungeon or a place to make crystal meth. Come on - almost a million bucks for this? Of course my opinion means nothing - all they need is one buyer...

Posted by: Anonymous at April 18, 2007 3:27 PM

Radon is the kind of thing that always happens to someeone else.

Posted by: Anonymous at April 18, 2007 4:53 PM

They are guessing because bldg dimensions on prop shark show about 1000sq per floor (possible there is extension but we don't see evidence in pics).. Listing on brokers website talks about rec room (read cellar) with skylight - however that is done- but there is a pic on the site that kinda indicates some light thru what many of us have as hatch entry to cellar.
Anyone can buy a little cheap kit and test for radon.

Posted by: Anonymous at April 18, 2007 6:44 PM

I've been in this apartment, and it's beautiful and cozy, and all the space is very usable/pleasant--including the downstairs office/rec room. It does have an above-grade extension, as well as a large and lovely garden with patio, grape arbor, and planting areas. Great subway access, etc. I may sound like a broker, but I'm just a former neighbor who has always loved this space!

Posted by: Anonymous at April 20, 2007 12:37 PM