Kingsview Coops Pros and Cons
Hi, I’m looking for information on Kingsview Coops. They are really nice and big and pretty affordable for the size. The bathroom seems kind of small, though and the elevators were a bit slow. I searched a couple of posts, but they are from a while ago. What is it like there now? Is it…
Hi, I’m looking for information on Kingsview Coops. They are really nice and big and pretty affordable for the size. The bathroom seems kind of small, though and the elevators were a bit slow. I searched a couple of posts, but they are from a while ago. What is it like there now? Is it family oriented or party central? How is to walk from Metrotech to the Coops at night?
Thanks!
Many thanks for your responses, timber and grand army! Now, would anyone know if the maintenance goes up often?
I subletted there several years ago. POSITIVES: The complex is VERY security conscious; the landscaping is nice; some of the views over Fort Greene Park are lovely; the apartments are quite large (and a perfect match for fans of mid-century modern furniture); the hallways are lick-the-floor spotless; it is the opposite of party central; the location is great for the subways and the amenities of Fort Greene.
NEGATIVES: Myrtle Ave is noisy, especially in summer; the projects are noisy (gunfire play — but maybe less so these days), especially in summer; food shopping not so great but should improve as new retailers move onto Myrtle; the coop board is predominantly super old-school church ladies and they definitely employ an unspoken quota system — which could be fine, unless you are part of the fairer-skinned population.
All I’ve heard is quite positive. A friend bought a small coop there a couple years ago and is very happy. The buildings seem to be well-maintained. I have seen no indications (on my few visits) of it being party central. He frequently walks home through MetroTech at all hours of the night.