In an early 20th century Gothic-style apartment house designed by prolific architects Slee & Bryson, this two-bedroom co-op has details of the period and a sleek kitchen in a compact footprint. Located in the Brooklyn Heights Historic District at 115 Willow Street, the building replaced a neo-Colonial mansion.

Built by owners Willow Street Company in 1927, the six-story building opened with 32 units (now 39), according to a report of the time. A circa 1940 tax photo shows off the building’s Gothic-style window surrounds, multi-paned glass, castellated top, and whimsical chimneys. An early ad touts the building’s elevator, electrical refrigeration, and units comprising four rooms and a bathroom each.

Fitting that description, this unit also has high ceilings, wood floors, and picture rails. The entry is set into a broad alcove separated from the combination living room-dining room by a wide arch.

The recently renovated kitchen has sleek white cabinets, a dishwasher, and cork floor.

The two bedrooms are good size, with original moldings and baseboards. The updated white bathroom has a console sink, tub, and subway wall tile. There is plenty of storage with two built-ins and four closets, including a large walk-in one.

Additional storage is available in the building, which has shared laundry, bike storage, a live-in super, part-time doorman, and shared garden with picnic tables and barbecue grills.

The building requires at least 25 percent down, and the maintenance on this unit is $1,963 a month.

A by-appointment open house is set for Sunday, January 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Listed by Margaret A. Monsor and Catherine Leung of Brown Harris Stevens, the apartment is asking $1.15 million. What do you think?

[Listing: 115 Willow Street #2D | Broker: Brown Harris Stevens] GMAP

living room with wood floor, white walls, view to entry
windowed kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances
kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances
bedroom with wood floor, white walls
bedroom with wood floor, picture rail
bathroom with white subway tile, white fixtures
exterior of the red brick building showing gothic details
floorplan showing two bedrooms and one full bath

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