Co-op of the Day: 135 Clinton Avenue
Like Fort Greene, Clinton Hill doesn’t have a lot of townhouses that have been converted into condos or co-ops, which makes this two-bedroom, top-floor apartment interesting. Given that the second bedroom is really only suitable for a small child and the location is north of Myrtle, we’d say the asking price of $599,000 might be…
Like Fort Greene, Clinton Hill doesn’t have a lot of townhouses that have been converted into condos or co-ops, which makes this two-bedroom, top-floor apartment interesting. Given that the second bedroom is really only suitable for a small child and the location is north of Myrtle, we’d say the asking price of $599,000 might be a tad aggressive, but, then again, the parlor floor unit sold for $675,000 a year ago, so what do we know. We’re liking the floors, original woodwork around the windows and the skylight. Don’t love the dropped ceiling around the kitchen but that’s easily remedied. If you’ve been in the market for this sort of thing in the area, we’d love to hear how you think this stacks up. There’s an open house on Sunday from 12-2.
Listing #5825 [Warren Lewis] GMAP P*Shark
Photo by Scott Bintner for Property Shark
apartments in townhouses are rare, that is what is meant, not apartments (for sale) in the few large buildings here and there.
I have seen the inside of this apartment. Let’s begin with the common areas. Horrible, plaster missing from the walls, dark and nasty. The apartment has a wierd lay out and needs updating. Is it worth what they are asking? No. But it will move regardless. That’s the current state of real estate, there’s a toosh for every seat.
Indeed – in terms of sq. ft., that “child’s” bedroom is bigger than the one in the apartment my wife and I share (well, until we move into our new place next month) at around 12×12.
2nd bedroom only suitable for small child?
uh, I’ve seen plenty of apts where only bedroom is size of smaller one in this apt.
My husband and I looked at this place. I remember it having two good size bedrooms and another office. It feels really big inside– almost like two smaller apartments connected by a long shelved hallway. We weren’t digging the cheesy Sante Fe style stucco fireplace or the presence it commanded, but that can be easily reworked, as can the drop kitchen ceiling. I think this place would rent for over 2000K. The floors are great. I feel like they said something about the mortgage almost being paid off, too. We ended up buying something else, but I think it’s a good deal.
I think thinking that you could rent this apt. for less than $2000 is perfect example that you are out of touch with reality.
You could rent the same apartment for less than $2000.
Perfect example of why renting right now is better than buying.
I would never pay $599k for this apartment- there are far better alternatives in the neighborhood for the money (including renting). But I absolutely love the floors on the apartment.
We used to rent in Fort Greene and looked at over 40 coops all over Brooklyn last year. I agree there’s a lack of coops in Ft. Greene, but Clinton Hill has plenty. I think they’ll get this price, but I think its crazy – a walk-up plus long walk to the subway. We opted to buy in Prospect Heights and got WAY more for our money.