4 Move-in-Ready Starter Homes on the Brooklyn Market for Less Than $200,000 Right Now
Oh we know. A $200,000 apartment in Brooklyn can sound utterly outlandish when you think of last year’s record-setting sales. But while these homes aren’t the biggest or the most expensive in the borough, they’re still decent options to get yourself on that first rung of the property ladder. From Flatlands to Midwood, which home would you…
Oh we know. A $200,000 apartment in Brooklyn can sound utterly outlandish when you think of last year’s record-setting sales. But while these homes aren’t the biggest or the most expensive in the borough, they’re still decent options to get yourself on that first rung of the property ladder.
From Flatlands to Midwood, which home would you choose?
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Technically an alcove studio, this 575-square foot apartment in Flatlands has a generously sized walk-in closet that can also be used as a study. But here’s something that just might make up for the unit’s lack of a bedroom door — the co-op building has a swimming pool.
1655 Flatbush Avenue #B210
Price: $199,000
Area: Flatlands
Broker: Corcoran (Lois Thompson)
See it here ->
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This top floor co-op unit gets “flooded in sunlight,” according to the listing. Recently updated, it’s got a new kitchen with stainless appliances, a clean, gray-tiled bath, big living room, and a full size bedroom. A 10-minute walk to the Church Avenue subway station, this building is also a block from Holy Cross Cemetery.
285 East 35th Street #7F
Price: $179,000
Area: East Flatbush
Broker: Douglas Elliman (Robert Nicoletti)
See it here ->
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This Flatlands one-bedroom looks like it recently got new appliances. The bedroom has decent closet space and is big enough to fit a king-size bed.
1165 East 54th Street
Price: $156,000
Area: Flatlands
Broker: Ideal Properties (Lorraine Trotman)
See it here ->
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This Midwood apartment is on the first floor of its building, but it’s been recently renovated with new hardwood floors, new appliances, and new kitchen cabinets.
1171 Ocean Parkway #1C
Price: $199,000
Area: Midwood
Broker: Douglas Elliman (Robert Nicoletti)
See it here ->
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Or check out Kew Gardens! I just moved from Bed Stuy (after 10 years) and bought in KG. You get about 3X for your money and I’m door to door to midtown in 30 minutes on the LIRR. $50k more gets you a 2br in my building.
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/11811-84th-Ave-Apt-108_Kew-Gardens_NY_11415_M32185-66346
I think it’s very telling that all of these are located in the central brooklyn area. East Flatbush is awesome and has some really great food.
Apologies, elizabethJane. Didn’t mean to be a tease. I originally had one from Bay Ridge that just went into contract so I took it off the list. Have updated the intro.