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64Units
4Stories
1915Year Built
Available Units
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Bike Room
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High-Rise Condominium
Boutique prewar co-op that offers lower prices than neighborhoods closer to Manhattan
This four-story prewar co-op, built in 1915, stretches from East Fourth to East Fifth streets along Avenue C in Kensington. Its 64 units are divided into four Neo-Renaissance buildings with 16 apartments apiece. The ground floor is finished in brown brick and the rest completed in the more ubiquitous red brick. Juliet balconies and ornamental touches round out the top floor, making the building stand apart. Avenue C is a residential, tree-lined stretch within walking distance of local businesses, transportation and green space. The building offers apartments at lower prices compared to similar co-ops in neighborhoods that are closer to Prospect Park.
Well-maintained apartments with low turnover
The prewar units are in above-average condition — even the ones that feel dated. Ubiquitous features include exposed brick walls, foyers, fire escapes, large windows, good storage space, dining areas and windows in the shower area. Layouts are roomy, with just four apartments per floor. Kitchens skew smaller, even in two-bedrooms, and commonly occupy one wall. Many have been upgraded with stainless-steel appliances, built-in ovens, modern range hoods, new cabinets, tiny dishwashers and even double-door refrigerators, which helps to compensate for the small footprint. Bathrooms also tend to be compact, and few two-bedroom units include two bathrooms. Despite that, numerous bathrooms have been completely re-tiled and fitted with newer vanities, glass-enclosed showers with rainshower heads or soaking tubs. Other apartment improvements have added acacia wood floors, double-pane windows and through-wall air conditioners. Most units are owner-occupied and listings are sporadic. A two-bedroom came on the market for $555,000 in 2024, but the last sale of any size before that occurred in 2022. By comparison, two-bedroom apartments typically start above $600,000 in nearby Prospect Park South. Otherwise, there is a mix of studios through three-bedrooms here, ranging from a 650-square-foot studio to a 1,700-square-foot duplex.
Two live-in supers stay on top of repairs, plus there’s an elevator
An elevator is convenient, considering there are numerous six-floor residences throughout the city without one. Also convenient are two live-in supers to attend to the various buildings. There is no main lobby or other staff, but key fob access and a video intercom system provide extra security. Other amenities are limited to a small basement-level laundry room containing a handful of washers and dryers and a narrow concrete courtyard that is used for bike storage. Both cats and dogs are allowed, as is subletting after two years. Buyers only need to put down 15 percent.
Residential section close to Little Bangladesh and Ocean Parkway
Church Avenue is a busy thoroughfare that’s two blocks away for daily necessities. It’s part of a section called Little Bangladesh due to the high number of Bangladeshi pharmacies, supermarkets, halal spots and more. Among them is Sonia Café, a tiny nook specializing in street food snacks like fuchka, also known as pani puri in India, which are fried, palm-sized shells traditionally filled with flavored water, potatoes and chickpeas. Additional Bangladeshi businesses reside along McDonald Avenue, such as Radhuni, a laid-back space for large portions of authentic Bangladeshi meals and sweets.
Meanwhile, Church Avenue is also home to Korner Pizza, a longtime, no-nonsense local spot for pizza and Italian basics that remains cash-only. For groceries, options include Foodtown on McDonald Avenue, plus Isaac’s Apple Farm and Carnival on Church Avenue. Isaac’s offers a wide selection geared toward the many diverse communities around here, while Carnival is reliable for a large variety of fresh produce.
For leisure, Ocean Parkway is less than two blocks away. The tree-lined path is popular for exercising, including bike riding, and connects to both Prospect Park and the Coney Island Boardwalk. Prospect Park is essentially the Central Park of Brooklyn (and designed by the same person), offering a zoo, lake and dog beach among its 500 acres. Nearby Green-Wood Cemetary is also worth mentioning, since it’s not every day that a final resting place holds year-round programming and tours.
The subway is around the corner, while buses and highways are also convenient
The F and G trains at the accessible Church Avenue stop are the closest option, about a 10-minute walk from the co-op. Of note, the G train is the only line that does not run to Manhattan, and the F is local. From Church, it takes about an hour to reach Midtown on the F train. Local buses serve Church and McDonald avenues, while drivers have Ocean Parkway right there for accessing other parts of Brooklyn or the Prospect Expressway for heading into Manhattan. Since the co-op lacks a garage, drivers should expect to search for street parking.
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Area Factors
Low Crime
Crime Score®
3/ 10
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
89/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
98/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Dome Playground
8 min walk
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Albemarle Playground
11 min walk
Basketball
Playground
Digilio Playground
13 min walk
Trails
Pickleball
Playground
Kensington Dog Run
13 min walk
Dog Park
Thomas J. Cuite Park
2 min drive
Picnic Area
Playground
Parade Ground
3 min drive
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Captain John McKenna IV Park
3 min drive
Seeley Park
3 min drive
Playground
Umma Park
3 min drive
Playground
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