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Park Slope Prewar Condo With Arches, Plaster, Herringbone Asks $725K

A one-bedroom in a 1930 walkup building close to Prospect Park has a spacious layout and prewar features such as arched openings and original doors.

living room with wood floor and arched opening to foyer

by Cate Corcoran

12/11/2023 3 minute 0

A one-bedroom with a spacious layout has a number of appealing prewar features, including arched openings, plaster walls, herringbone floors, and original doors. It’s located at 425 14th Street, a 29-unit four-story walkup in the Park Slope Historic District Extension not far from Prospect Park.

The golden yellow brick building’s Art Deco details include a snazzy front entrance surround and iron and glass door. Designed by architect William E. Martin, it was built by the Natoma Development Corp. in 1930, according to the Landmarks Preservation Commission and notices and newspaper accounts of the time.

The unit opens to an entrance hall with space for a table and chair. A pointed archway leads to the living room, which is big enough for bookcases and a desk or dining table as well as lounging. Notable finishes include a herringbone floor with inlaid border, picture rail, and original door and window surrounds.

The spacious kitchen is clean but basic, and awaits a fridge. Someone with vision could make the most of its original features, which include a run of upper cabinets, linoleum floor, and space for a breakfast nook. The latter may have at one time been set off from the rest of the kitchens by an arch or built-ins, and has its own entrance to the living room.

Similarly, the bathroom has a number of attractive original features that could shine with polish and imagination, including black and white wall tile, white hex tile floor, deep tub, and built-in laundry hamper. The sink vanity and medicine cabinet are recent additions.

The large bedroom is similar in style to the living room but with original plank floors and 1970s faux wood paneling painted white. The three closets in the unit appear deep and include a walk-in with cedar lining.

Going by the photos and the listing, which describes the unit as “unrenovated,” an electrical update could be in order. Shared laundry is on every floor and there is additional storage in the basement, according to the listing.

Common charges of $558 a month include heat and hot water. Taxes are $627 a month. Listed by Alexander Maroni, Hilah Hadaway Williams, and Doug Rand of Douglas Elliman, the condo is asking $725,000. Worth it?

[Listing: 425 14th Street #B4 | Broker: Douglas Elliman] GMAP