Co-op of the Day: 200 Congress Street
We were surprised to see that over more than four years of writing about Brooklyn real estate, we’ve never mentioned the co-op building 200 Congress Street. Maybe that’s because it’s about as unsexy as they come, neither historic nor modern, low ceilinged and lacking charm. On the other hand, it’s in a great location and…
We were surprised to see that over more than four years of writing about Brooklyn real estate, we’ve never mentioned the co-op building 200 Congress Street. Maybe that’s because it’s about as unsexy as they come, neither historic nor modern, low ceilinged and lacking charm. On the other hand, it’s in a great location and isn’t offensive in any way. It’s just kinda of low-key and middle of the road. Which is the kind of building where you can sometimes find a deal. At $415,000, we’re not so sure this 745-square-foot one-bedroom qualifies, but certainly is a good-sized place that appears to be in good shape; and with a monthly maintenance of $618, could be owned for about $2,000 a month given where mortgage rates are. Waddya think?
200 Congress Street [Halstead] GMAP P*Shark
Let’s talk plainly, Cobble Hill is a completely white, middle-class neighborhood. That, and its close proximity to Manhattan, have been its two main draws. This is as close a match to living in the white suburbs as Brooklyn can offer. That is why there will be a market for properties in that little enclave even after much of the rest of Brooklyn tanks. I’m not passing any judgements, I’m just making that observation.
Not understanding from the photo how the kitchen is eat-in.
This building is out of context for the nabe, but it is a great location and the price is not crazy (relatively speaking)
Oh this building, tee hee hee. This is the place that DIBS thought was some kind of project.
The apt is nice enough, efficient, won’t get anyone’s heart racing. The price seems decent for the location, but what do I know.
If the building had kept the original black iron windows it would be a lot more charming.
“There is a large dining foyer”
That’s a waste of space (at least, for me, it is). The building is fugly, and definitely has the “designed by the same guy who built the Gowanus Houses” look to it. However, it’s actually not too close to the projects. I think the location is pretty good.
this is one of the most maligned buildings on Brownstoner. Posters have written that the market values of nearby houses are diminished by its presence and some cannot believe it is not Public Housing -LOL! I suspect some of those posters have never ventured to far into Cobble Hill.
This may sell. Cobble Hill is still Cobble Hill. What a great opportunity for someone.
The building also has a garage and is across the street from Cobble Hill Park and a few steps to Court Street so it has got the location.
sorry … “building” not “builling”
Never mentioned the building?
Haven’t there been at least 2 co-op threads from this builling lately?
think you’ve mentioned this complex lots of time. maybe not the 200 building tho. someone always says, “I thought those were projects!! Who wants to live THERE?”