Checking in on 200 Atlantic
They call it the Cobble Mews: a Two Trees rental building that caused some commotion for wanting to build 10 feet higher than what’s allowed in the Cobble Hill Historic District, 50 feet (their request was disapproved). Then there was the constant speculation about whether its neighbor, Trader Joe’s, would open, and, if so, when….
They call it the Cobble Mews: a Two Trees rental building that caused some commotion for wanting to build 10 feet higher than what’s allowed in the Cobble Hill Historic District, 50 feet (their request was disapproved). Then there was the constant speculation about whether its neighbor, Trader Joe’s, would open, and, if so, when. Okay, now we got TJ’s, and all 50 feet of the building is up, so how are things at 200 Atlantic? Pretty good, reports Two Trees. Of the 32 apartments that went on the market about three week ago, 19 have signed leases. They range from one-bedrooms starting at $2500 to one-beds with office (no window, so they can’t call it a bedroom) for $3250 to two-bed, two-baths starting at $3500. Some have private rooftop space, others have a shared terrace.
Two Trees Rental Rises As TJ’s Treads Water [Brownstoner] GMAP P*Shark DOB
10 Feet for Trader Joe’s Building Preservation: A Fair Trade? [Brownstoner]
Will Two Trees Proposal for Atlantic Ave. Get Chopped? [Brownstoner]
I viewed these about a month ago. I agree with broadwayron.
Also, the closets were practially nonexistant – a two foot depth “Linen closet” in the kitchen, an little slight “groove” with a rod that is supposed to be a closet in the bedroom. Do people not own stuff anymore? These apartments must be going to single dudes who don’t want to look too hard for a place, because there are better ones out there, with a lot more closet space and less expensive.
Appliences are nice though.
Atter the mortage interest tax shelter. $3,500 is about what I pay for my house. That’s what the want for a 2 bedroom rental on Atlantic.
I checked out the 1BR a couple weeks ago, and was shocked at how small the LR was for the price ($2500 or so). I can’t remember what they were quoting as the square footage (like, 600?) but, man was that a seriously poor design. A bunch of space was wasted on a hallway, and I couldn’t even imagine watching tv on a couch in the LR, because it was so narrow. The BR was a decent size and the fixtures & appliances were all nice and pretty… but that doesn’t make up for the layout. Incidentally, I could never afford this place, but I wouldn’t pay $2000 for it. The location is good, though (other than the noise from Atlantic Ave).
This should be no surprise. Great location, and Two Trees doesn’t try to suck the last dollar out of their rentals. They prefer to be full.