Serene, spacious, 1-bedroom condo flooded with natural light
Serene, spacious, and solid 1-bedroom condo flooded with natural light, this loft-like 985-square-foot apartment is a peaceful oasis in the heart of bustling Boerum Hill. By day, the thoughtful design is illuminated by enormous, south-facing windows; at night, by the soft glow of the wood-burning fireplace. 88 Wyckoff is a historic structure, built in 1904 as a furniture warehouse and converted in 1985 to a luxury condominium. The building is on the corner of Smith Street; the secure entrance is located on a distinguished block shaded by trees, including lindens and a dawn redwood. The exterior retains its architectural distinction; the interior has been modernized with central air conditioning and two monitored, key-less elevators. Maintenance charges: $635 / month - gas included. Property taxes: $648 / month Electric: $80 - $100 / month, depending on usage and kWh cost. This clean, fully functional apartment is sold "as-is." Buyer may upgrade/renovate if desired. The oldest condominium in the neighborhood, 88 Wyckoff is financially stable, has a very active condo board, and a beloved long-time superintendent. The common roof terrace offers glorious views of downtown Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty (and New Jersey). For the active person, there is a 24-hour gym in the basement with an inviting sauna, steam room and showers. 1. Rock-solid pre-war (World War I) building 2. One bedroom, one bath (985 SF) on second floor 3. Walk-in closet in bedroom 4. Additional storage: coat closet in foyer, floor-to-ceiling cabinet in bath 5. Kitchen features gas range, dishwasher, new Liebherr refrigerator 6. Floor-to-ceiling pantry in kitchen 7. Washer/dryer in separate utility room 8. Central air / heat in unit and controlled by owner 9. Functioning wood-burning fire place 10. Wood floors throughout (except ceramic tile in kitchen, bath and utility room) 11. Nooks for desk and storage 12. High ceiling - 9'9" 13. Large keyless elevator 14. Residents eligible for group cable/internet discount from Spectrum 15. Pet-friendly building 16. Full gym with sauna, steam room, shower & toilet in basement 17. Bike storage on an availability basis 18. Daytime superintendent 19. Secure package room in lobby 20. Located one block from F / G trains 21. "Condo" (as opposed to coop) apartment can be sublet or sold with ease. NEVER BE STUCK FOR A TRAIN Same block: F, G @ Bergen Street Station on Smith Street - One stop for A/C & R Few blocks to/from: A, C @ Hoyt-Schermerhorn or Jay-Metro Tech 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / N / M / R @ Borough Hall (a short distance) D, M, N, R, B, Q, 2, 3, 4, 5 and LIRR (Long Island Rail Road) at Atlantic Center Boerum Hill and neighboring Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens are are a city-wide destination for restaurants, markets and bars, from Michelin-listed La Vara (Spanish) and Mile End (neo-deli) to Bien Cuit (NYC's best croissants) and Sahadi's (NYC's oldest Middle Eastern market). This is a real neighborhood, replete with pharmacies, tailors, cobblers, butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers, two farmers markets-and even Trader Joe's. All within easy reach ยท Whole Foods * Trader Joe's * Barclay Center * BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) * Target * Farmer's Markets * Union Market * Prospect Park * Brooklyn Bridge * Atlantic water front * New YMCA with 25 Meter Pool * Brooklyn Inn (Probably The Oldest Bar In Brooklyn - 1850's) * Brooklyn Botanical Garden * And much more .....