Co-op of the Day: 45 7th Avenue
This two-bedroom floor-through co-op at 45 7th Avenue in Park Slope is a cutie for sure (though it’s for recessed lighting fans only!). While there’s no floorplan, we can only assume that one of the bedrooms is on the small size, as is typical in this kind of place. The living room has a nice…
This two-bedroom floor-through co-op at 45 7th Avenue in Park Slope is a cutie for sure (though it’s for recessed lighting fans only!). While there’s no floorplan, we can only assume that one of the bedrooms is on the small size, as is typical in this kind of place. The living room has a nice fireplace and built-ins; there’s no good photo of the smallish kitchen. The kicker: A private roof deck with killer views. All for the price of $699,000. Think that’ll fly?
45 7th Avenue [Brown Harris Stevens] GMAP P*Shark
Agreed Miss Muffett. We have friends who got married and immediately bought a one bedroom with a study (sort what this is). They got pregnant right away and had to start thinking about moving again.
If you’re single (and planning on staying that way for a while) this would be o.k. but for anyone who has the possibility of children in their future no way.
The costs associated with selling, moving and closing on a new place far outweigh renting until you can afford something that gives you room to grow.
Ugh…imagine walking up those stairs with groceries let alone a stroller??? Forget it!!
Actually it does say “newly constructed private deck,” but I imagine it involves climbing a ladder through a roof hatch. Great for boozy entertaining!
Sam – I agree that having small kids in a walk-up can be a drag but it’s a reality for many, many New Yorkers.
The deck is nice, but should be a one bedroom. Hope they don’t have big bulky furniture to move in and out of the bedrooms. That turn will make anyone question why they didn’t an air mattress.
You’re thinking of having young chidren in a fourth floor walk-up? Good luck!
The tiny bedroom should be made a part of the other bedroom so that at least there is one, decent-sized bedroom with nice closets.
Re: the bedroom issue – I guess one’s concern about bedroom size is related to how long you plan to stay somewhere. If you have a baby, then a small bedroom is OK. But as kids get older, I think they do need a bit more space i.e. for a desk to do homework. And if you have guests, a narrow bedroom is OK for one person, but not so great for a couple. So for someone not planning to have kids, this place is probably fine, but for someone planning to have kids and/or has a baby, I think you would feel cramped within a few years – there are a lot of other much bigger 2 BR’s on the market, in this same price range, that do offer real 2 bedrooms where there’s more room to grow. This apt has appeal, but the price does seem very high given the size.
It doesn’t say that its an exclusive deck either.
Ok for $700K you really want a washer/dryer in your living room? And closet space? The listing says attended lobby and doorman! Right! It’s a cute little walk-up for one!
Legally in New York City bedrooms in new developments must have minimum dimensions of 8’x10′ x 8′(height); be above grade (ie 50% or more above the curb level) and have a window.
However in older buildings as long as plans exist in the DOB archives then smaller bedrooms are grandfathered in – you’ll find in a lot of old townhouses that the garden level (basement) has a ceiling height of less than 8′. My children each have a bedroom that is 6’6″ by 12′ and these are more than big enough for them. As long as the smallest wall can fit the length of a bed then I don’t really see a problem.
And as gkw said for young children or as a guest bedroom it’s not really an issue at all.