i dont know south slope prices too well but when i lived in north slope a few years ago, my Jr 1BR went for $1600. It was small but right off of 7th avenue. I now pay a little more than that for a larger 1BR in prospect heights. I think the range for studios/1BR in PS and PH is probably around 1500-2200, like gemini posted. 2200 obviously being a good size 1BR either near the park or the subway.

Posted by: bktycoon at August 12, 2009 3:59 PM in response to Studio/1BR Rental Prices?

unfortunately i dont think my 700 sq ft PH apt applies. regardless, i am definitely looking fwd to this house tour.

Posted by: bktycoon at July 23, 2009 12:33 PM in response to Houses Needed for Prospect Heights House Tour!

what is this area like? havent been there

Posted by: bktycoon at June 26, 2009 1:51 PM in response to Price Cuts at 111 Monroe Street

i liked Barrette. it was very different from most bars I stumble upon and it also seemed to be always packed on the weekends. i wonder what happened.

Posted by: bktycoon at June 24, 2009 1:37 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up

This is a really cool looking building and 1600 sq ft is a ton of space. Only drawback is location. Not sure id want to live right on atlantic avenue.

Posted by: bktycoon at May 21, 2009 1:31 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 555 Washington Avenue, #1A

Mr. B - isnt the FG flea usually on sundays? did it recently change to staurday or was i in the dark?

Posted by: bktycoon at May 1, 2009 4:09 PM in response to Closing Bell: All-Weather Flea

11217 -

have you been to weather up? i feel like its pretty lame. very small and takes awhile to get a $13 drink.

im a big fan of SODA and barette on vanderbilt and im definitely happy to see that washington ave is expanding its bar scene.

Posted by: bktycoon at April 9, 2009 12:58 PM in response to Manhattans in Brooklyn

this is a great 1 BR in a great location. However, at this price point of 550-600, i think many people are going to head south to 4th ave or cross nearby flatbush and find 2 BR's for roughly the same price and prob even more sq footage. Who knows though, if you gotta be near the 2/3 and Prospect Park, this one seems perfect.

Posted by: bktycoon at April 7, 2009 4:01 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 32 8th Avenue

not the nicest block, but given the size of the apt and low maintenance, not a bad deal at 569k.

Posted by: bktycoon at March 30, 2009 10:24 AM in response to Short Sale at The Washington

these apartments look pretty nice although i dont know much about the area. the obvious issue would be distance for those who work in nyc.

Posted by: bktycoon at March 24, 2009 10:31 AM in response to The Caroline Launches on Ocean Parkway

RIP OFF

Posted by: bktycoon at March 23, 2009 1:54 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 28 Old Fulton Street, #5E

at 350k, I really like this place.

Posted by: bktycoon at March 19, 2009 12:52 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 135 Prospect Park SW, #F12

This is a pretty nice 1BR. Like nearly every property we see on here, its about 10% overpriced. Either a single person or couple with no kids will surely cough up 450k to live here for its great location.

Posted by: bktycoon at March 18, 2009 2:09 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 692 President Street

This is pretty nice 1BR. Like nearly every property we see on here, its about 10% overpriced. Either a single person or couple with no kids will surely cough up 450k to live here for its great location.

Posted by: bktycoon at March 18, 2009 2:09 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 692 President Street

nice shots wasder, keep us informed if you ever put them up in a gallery. looks like you have captured some good stuff over the years

Posted by: bktycoon at March 5, 2009 9:42 AM in response to Thursday Links

i love this beer, one of my favs

Posted by: bktycoon at February 20, 2009 10:54 AM in response to Coney Island Lager Doing Well Despite Great Depression

I used to live on this block and its a pretty nice one. Maybe not the best in PS, but certainly pretty darn good. 3 mill is certainly a lot especially in 2009 but there has got to be some family with $$$ out there who wants to live in this area.

Posted by: bktycoon at February 19, 2009 3:25 PM in response to House of the Day: 897 Union Street

600k for 1000 sq ft right on the park near subway. This is a pretty good deal.

Posted by: bktycoon at February 17, 2009 1:00 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 125 Eastern Parkway, #6F

Even at a 10 min walk to the 2/3/4/5 - 400K FOR A 2br condo seems somewhat appealing. I only have really ventured as far east as franklin - so i do not know this neighborhood at all. All things considered I guess I could see someone choosing one of these 800ft+ 2BRs at this price point when the probably a similar sized condo is being offered at 800k in park slope and 600k in prospect heights.

Posted by: bktycoon at February 3, 2009 12:50 PM in response to Testing the Crown Heights Waters

i disagree -

I feel the same way. The reduced traffic down carlton is surely nice, but on the weekends when i want to take a stroll to FG, its sort of annoying to walk down to Bergen and take the 6th Ave Bridge.

Posted by: bktycoon at January 29, 2009 1:49 PM in response to Carlton Avenue Bridge Could Be Closed for Four More Years

650 is fair price to be this close to the park and to park slope. obviously the 1 bathroom thing is a set back, which is why the place isnt priced at 750 or 800.

Posted by: bktycoon at January 21, 2009 1:14 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 310 Windsor Place

tsqprincess -

I live off of carlton ave and it is a great area all around. Great subway access, 10-15 min walk to the park, and walking distance to park slope and fort greene when you want to get into that. Plenty of good retail and restaurants on vanderbilt and flatbush also. The streets are quiet and charming, especially around prospect place and st. marks. the area down by atlantic yards (pacific st) surely has a shady vibe to it, but its not like you are and your family are going to hang out there in the evenings.

Its definitely not as ritsy as PS or BH but I believe its probably one of the better priced areas in the NYC area for what you get, given its proximity to downtown manhattan and nearby ammenities.

Posted by: bktycoon at January 21, 2009 11:49 AM in response to Prospect Heights

i really wonder what this ends up selling for. At 650-700, i think its a steal given the location and overall space. but yes - 850 is certainly overpriced.

Posted by: bktycoon at January 14, 2009 3:51 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 383 Carlton Avenue, #4E

i really like the park place spot for under 2 mill. park place btw 6th/7th is a fantastic block, one of my favs in the north slope

Posted by: bktycoon at January 9, 2009 1:25 PM in response to Open House Picks

Even assuming that the 2nd bedroom is tiny and without a window, i think this was a good deal for the buyer. Its an excellent location which in the end means more than an additional 200 sq ft or terrace balcony u can get at other newer condos in less desirable nabes.

Posted by: bktycoon at January 6, 2009 11:40 AM in response to Hey, Something Sold!

this is an awesome looking place on the inside, however the location just isnt good enough to command over 2 mill. In the end, location matters most ESPECIALLY to someone who has this kind of loot. 1.8 sounds more reasonable in these times, will be interesting to see what this goes for down the road.

Posted by: bktycoon at December 29, 2008 3:16 PM in response to House of the Day: 433 Waverly Avenue

really excited about this new spot. great addition to the washington ave area.

Posted by: bktycoon at December 16, 2008 2:28 PM in response to Streetlevel: Ortine Restaurant Tomorrow in Prospect Heights

I wonder what this place would go for on the north end of the park. 200k higher?

Posted by: bktycoon at December 16, 2008 1:08 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 195 Prospect Park West

685k for a 600 sqft attic in a church? i know the location is great, but there are certainly much nicer apt's in this price range, many of which comes with 400 more ft, a second BR, and maybe even a garden.

Posted by: bktycoon at December 4, 2008 12:56 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 264 Cumberland Street

RIP OFF!!

Posted by: bktycoon at December 3, 2008 1:03 PM in response to Condos of the Day: 24 Remsen Street

winelover - i agree, this place would probably rent for around 3,000, maybe 2800 at the least. Lafayette is prime FG and this 2 BR is nearly 1000 sq ft. The rent on this place is certainly not 2500 (maybe in '05?)

Posted by: bktycoon at December 2, 2008 3:12 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 141 Lafayette Avenue

Pretty fair deal, i wonder how much lower thaan asking this will sell for. Anything under 600k would seem like a steal to me.

Posted by: bktycoon at December 2, 2008 1:08 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 141 Lafayette Avenue

pretty nice place, convenient, yet terrible location. But, then again if you want to be near a major train station/terminal - noisy crowds are the price you pay!

Posted by: bktycoon at December 1, 2008 1:22 PM in response to House of the Day: 170 South Oxford Street

what happened to that homeless guy who used to be a staple outside of ACE? I recall his name to be Frank?? He was a real nice and very appreciative whenever I hooked him up. I havent seen him around lately, but maybe perhaps this is bc im sitting in an office mon-fri.

Posted by: bktycoon at November 26, 2008 11:41 AM in response to Big Plans for 79-81 7th Avenue Quashed

DIBS - 765 sq ft is decent size for an nyc 1BR. Many 1BR convertibles are even smaller. Up until a year ago, I paid 1600 to live in a 450 sq ft small 1BR in prime park slope, so 2350 sounds about right unless yours is further east than 2nd ave, and it if its close to the 4/5 at 86th, then its probably a pretty good deal.

Posted by: bktycoon at November 26, 2008 10:33 AM in response to Wanna Save Money? Leave Brooklyn For Manhattan

4 might be a stretch, but should have no problem commanding somewhere between 3.5-3.8

Posted by: bktycoon at November 24, 2008 1:24 PM in response to House of the Day: 566 1st Street

wow, i like this place a lot. 2 BR and a deck in a good area for under 800k w/ low maintenance? AND near a subway!!

im not even into this area and the exterior is pretty ordinary but that outdoor deck has got me salivating...

Posted by: bktycoon at November 24, 2008 1:13 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 56 Bergen Street FSBO

on it.

Posted by: bktycoon at November 20, 2008 5:58 PM in response to anyone else here on the brownstoner facebook group page?

on 2nd thought - being that close to atlantic center isnt such a great thing. prob not the quietest block

Posted by: bktycoon at November 14, 2008 2:31 PM in response to Open House Picks

REALLY LIKE THE SOUTH OXFORD TOWNHOUSE. price doesnt seem that bad either.

Posted by: bktycoon at November 14, 2008 2:28 PM in response to Open House Picks

oh and wasder -

maybe its the elevator/doorman combo that i was ignoring before. its the little things that add up...

Posted by: bktycoon at November 13, 2008 6:13 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 360 Clinton Avenue One Bedroom

wasder -

i like this building/location/apartment a lot. i guess im just surprised that in 07 someone would have paid over 500k (or over 550 as you suggested earlier) for an apt under 700sq ft. ill agree to take your word for it since u know the place better than i do...

Posted by: bktycoon at November 13, 2008 6:06 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 360 Clinton Avenue One Bedroom

My quasi two bedroom on Third Avenue in Gowanus is $1500 (I moved in in November). The bedrooms are on either end of the apartment, and in the middle is the kitchen/dining/living room. It was renovated in the last couple of years and is in great shape. Great neighborhood with quick and easy access to 5th Avenue in Park Slope and Smith Street in Carroll Gardens. It feels more like the heart of the area than the fringe. My advice is go Gowanus if you are trying to keep your rent down.

Posted by: solidago at August 12, 2009 4:05 PM in response to Studio/1BR Rental Prices?

there are tons of places, shop around. When you find 3 places you like make an offer on all 3 at 10 percent below the ask. Do not pay the ask!

Posted by: brickoven at August 12, 2009 4:09 PM in response to Studio/1BR Rental Prices?

solidago, btwn what streets are you at on 3rd Ave. A buddy of mine just rented his 3br room in gowanus for $2600.00 a month, but that was in "Prime Gowanus" btwn 8th and 9th Street.

Posted by: Gowanus_Bklyn at August 12, 2009 4:16 PM in response to Studio/1BR Rental Prices?

and also a new thing people are doing is checking the finances on the place before you rent. Dont bother renting from a place that does not have at least 20 percent equity. watch out for HELOCS and places purchased after 2005

Posted by: brickoven at August 12, 2009 4:25 PM in response to Studio/1BR Rental Prices?

I rent a 2b with a 9X6 "den" on Bergen and Carlton and its $2100. Its not in great shape but the bedrooms are 16X15 and the other is 12X12.

just to add to the price points.

Posted by: Santa at August 12, 2009 4:25 PM in response to Studio/1BR Rental Prices?

LOL, BO @ 4:25. Renters can be innocent bystanders.

***Bid half off peak comps***

Posted by: Brownstones Half Off at August 12, 2009 4:36 PM in response to Studio/1BR Rental Prices?

http://www.rentometer.com/

Posted by: cottontop at August 12, 2009 4:47 PM in response to Studio/1BR Rental Prices?

So I have been apartment hunting lately. What I have seen so far:

Park Slope 1BR range from $1600 (tiny ones that havent been updated recently) to $2200 for a nice brownstone or condo with amenities (stainless appliances, w/d in building etc).

Prospect Height 1 BR range from $1600 and up and peaking at about $1900/2000. Actually saw some 2BRs for around $1600. Also saw a really nice 2BR on Prospect Place in a prewar walkup building. The bedrooms would barely fit a queen and the living room was on the small side but it had great light, and had an EIK. If I moved in I would use the other bedroom as an office/guestroom.

I also saw some 1 BRs in Clinton Hill going for $1500-1600 though most were in BedStuy. The Bed Stuy ones did a really great job on renovations but the blocks werent that nice. The realtors billed these as 2BR but they were railroad style or not really useable because didnt have a closet or could only fit a twin bed. The 1 BRs that I saw that were really in Clinton Hill were actually 1.5 BR in a brownstone that hadnt been updated in a while but werent bad.

If you are willing to move to the parts of Crown Heights that borders Prospect Heights ( around Grand, Classon and Franklin) you can find a smaller 1BR for $1200-1500. Please note liar brokers are calling all of Crown Heights "Prospect Heights" right now. I saw a tiny 2BR that would be great for one person on Grand Avenue. There are many apartments in the old hospital on Prospect Place between $1200-1500 for a 1BR. If you move further into Crown Heights you can find lovely well maintained prewar apartments in the $1200 range.

Posted by: Acajou at August 12, 2009 5:12 PM in response to Studio/1BR Rental Prices?

Gemini is correct. A decent 1 bedroom in north slope will run 1800-2200

Posted by: landlord at August 12, 2009 6:13 PM in response to Studio/1BR Rental Prices?

The old adage, "you get what you pay for" applies here. How close is it to the train? Which train? Is there an elevator, doorman, super on site, washer and dryer in building, in the unit? The range is $1,200 - $2,250. The better the condition, the proximity to a train and the presence or absence of a doorman plays a role in the price.

Posted by: BrooklynIsHome at August 12, 2009 6:22 PM in response to Studio/1BR Rental Prices?