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65Units
6Stories
1920Year Built
$276K - $295KValue Range
Available Units
For Sale
For Rent
No Units Available
Highlights
Elevator
P.S. 253 The Magnet School of Multicultural Humanities Rated A
Resident Manager or Management On Site
Controlled Access
Public Transportation
Laundry Facilities
A charming prewar co-op one block from Brighton Beach
At nearly 125 years old, 3100 Brighton 3rd Street is a handsome red brick co-op. Built in 1920, the facade features Romanesque Revival-style detailing (here and there, but mainly on the structure’s crown), including round arches, turrets, towers and geometric detailing. From a distance, the prewar building emerges like a stately castle. Upon passing through the gated entrance, a landscaped internal courtyard is uncovered.
Situated on Brighton 3rd St. between Brighton Water Ct. and Brighton Avenue, the complex comprises 65 units across six stories. While the residences are basic and there aren’t fancy amenities (only the essentials), the co-op is attractive to buyers looking for a multi-bedroom apartment at an accessible price in Brighton Beach.
Moderately proportioned layouts with historic charm
Since the building was completed in 1920, many units vary between completely gut-renovated and well-maintained in the original condition. One of the main benefits of prewar design is solid construction: poured concrete underlayment, solid-core doors and hand-finished thick plaster walls — all of which are fantastic at sound absorption and reducing thermal energy flow. Overall, the floorplans are modestly sized, with charming prewar flourishes, including formal foyers, arched doorways, nine-foot ceilings and eat-in kitchens big enough to fit a dining table. Plus, many units still have the original fireplaces, which are now decorative (but nonetheless impactful in setting the living room). And because each unit is furnished with steam radiators, air-conditioning window units will be required in warmer months.
There are 65 apartments across six stories, ranging from studios to two-bedrooms. Units don’t go on the market often, least of all two bedrooms — which haven’t come on the market in over a decade. The most recent sale, an 850-square-foot corner residence with one bedroom, a renovated kitchen and bathroom and a spacious living room, sold for $325,000 in March 2024. Less recently, a studio on the first floor, described by the listing agent as “needs TLC,” sold for $137,000 in March 2013. Likewise, a two-bedroom on the third floor with the original parquet flooring sold for $299,000 in May 2012.
No-frills service and basic amenities
The elevator building has a live-in superintendent and part-time maintenance staff. Upon entering the co-op, residents are greeted by an Art-Deco-style lobby just as beautiful as the facade: green, red and white marble flooring accompanied by arched windows and doorways and a functional fireplace. In the basement, a spacious laundry room awaits with multiple folding tables and chairs. Plus, parking is available in a municipal lot just down the block adjacent to the beach. (Meanwhile, street parking around the area isn’t easy, but it’s also not impossible.) Buyer beware: there is a no pets policy in this building.
A beachside Russian-speaking neighborhood
The same boardwalk that lines Cooney Island connects to Brighton Beach, the lesser-known South Brooklyn summer beach destination. Full-time residents are, by and large, Russian immigrants who, in their downtime, can be seen playing checkers and volleyball, eating Eastern European food al fresco (year-round) and drinking Georgian wine in paper to-go cups along the promenade. In all seasons, denizens partake in the benefits of cold-water therapy in the Atlantic Ocean, removing their terry cloth robes for a few minutes' worth of vigorous swimming. It could be said that the nightclub and restaurant Tatiana rivals Bushwick’s House of Yes with its regular show of acrobats wearing traditional costumes and leaping Vegas-style dancers. Along the main drag, Brighton Beach Avenue, one can find 15 blocks of curious shopping establishments: advertisements for Russian lips, dentists and podiatrists; bins with off-brand tea biscuits and monolithic romance chocolate boxes; and discount stores selling vinyl boots, faux fur slippers, terry cloth robes, umbrellas and sparkly stationery. Locals frequent the famous Russian market, Brighton Bazaar, to pick up to-go meals from the self-service food bar, including cottage cheese pancakes, herring, beet salad and stuffed cabbage rolls. Bodegas and small culturally diverse grocers line the main street, including New Eastern II, Best Buy International Food and Big Bazaar. However, if need be, there is just one big box chain, Stop & Shop.
Few than three blocks from Brighton Beach station
Brighton Beach station is less than a quarter mile from the co-op, providing access to the B and Q trains. Nearby thoroughfares, Belt and Ocean Parkways make driving through Brooklyn to Manhattan easy. Via car or subway, Brighton Beach can be a schlep: about an hour to Midtown Manhattan, 45 minutes to The Financial District and 35 minutes to Downtown Brooklyn.
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Area Factors
Low Crime
Crime Score®
3/ 10
Bikeable
Bike Score®
68/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
97/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
93/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Century Playground
7 min walk
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Asser Levy Park
9 min walk
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Grady Playground
9 min walk
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Luna Park Playground
3 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Homecrest Playground
3 min drive
Trails
Playground
Waterpark
Seaside Park
5 min drive
Picnic Area
Playground
Amphitheater
Bill Brown Memorial Playground
5 min drive
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Sheepshead Playground
5 min drive
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Marlboro Playground
6 min drive
Basketball
Playground
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