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70Units
6Stories
1929Year Built
$230K - $389KValue Range
Available Units
For Sale
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Highlights
Elevator
P.S. 253 The Magnet School of Multicultural Humanities Rated A
24 Hour Access
Laundry Facilities
Prewar co-op close to the beach, businesses and train
Brighton Beach experienced a major building boom in the 1920s when it transformed from a quiet seaside resort to a full-time residential community. This can be credited in large part to the addition of the BMT Brighton Line subway in 1920, now the Q and B lines. The six-story, brown-brick 601 Brightwater Court was part of the residential boom, estimated to have added about 30 buildings between 1920 and 1929. The residence at 601 Brightwater Court came at the tail end in 1929, with 70 units and an almost beachfront location. There is one apartment building between it and the Atlantic Ocean, but residences lack balconies, but some units provide sweeping ocean views. Plus, residents only need to open their windows to be reminded of waterfront proximity with seagulls squawking and salt air breezes. This location is also a block from Brighton Beach Avenue shopping and dining and the B and Q trains.
Large layouts that are well-maintained, with some offering ocean views
This co-op, thanks to its prewar design, contains a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units with larger-than-average layouts. Other prewar bones include refinished parquet floors, wood doors, foyers, built-in shelves, high ceilings and windowed baths and kitchens, plus numerous closets. Large windows throughout are oriented for maximum light, while some apartments still retain decorative wall moldings. Most apartments are owner-occupied, which is reflected in well-maintained spaces with fully renovated kitchens and bathrooms. For example, it’s not uncommon to find galley kitchens with marble counters, stainless-steel appliances, dishwashers and ceramic tiles, or bathrooms with soaking tubs, contemporary vanities and fixtures and updated tiles. As with any older building, some units would need major work to bring them into the 21st century. Otherwise, window air-conditioners are standard, and some residences even have in-unit washer/dryers. Homes on the higher floors are most desirable, as a select number offer clear views of the ocean.
One-bedrooms range between 650 and 937 square feet; one listed in 2024 for $225,000. Two-bedrooms average 1,100 square feet, with a unit listing for $355,000 in 2024. Its common charges were $950 a month, which is higher than average for area co-ops. Three-bedrooms rarely become available.
Oceanfront proximity for a laid-back lifestyle
Although well-maintained, the building has few amenities beyond a live-in super, two elevators, a laundry room and security cameras. This lack of amenities is common in prewar co-ops around here and arguably not a priority for those whose main interest is living near the ocean. But for something different, the historic lobby is an Art Deco throwback with a patterned floor in black, brown and cream, arched doorways, a beamed ceiling, plaster walls and elaborate crown molding. The elevators are of another era, with doors that have to be manually opened. The facade is also typical of the time, with a setback, landscaped entrance that mimics the effect of a foyer.
The board is strict and doesn’t allow pets or sublets.
Old-school vibe near Brighton Beach Avenue and the boardwalk
Brightwater Court at the corner of Brighton 6th Street is just a block from the Coney Island Boardwalk, an almost 3-mile-long stretch between Coney Island and the Luna Park amusement park at one end and the residential Manhattan Beach neighborhood on the other. Tatiana Restaurant and Grill is around the corner on the boardwalk, a neighborhood gathering spot for formal dining and nightlife at the former and casual outdoor dining at the latter. The Brighton 6th Street corner is also a general hangout spot for residents from other buildings along this stretch. Meanwhile, a small playground and volleyball courts are across the way from the building on the beach, while the larger Brighton Beach Playground is over at Brighton 1st Street. This pocket park also contains basketball courts and tables where locals gather to play card games and chess. This end of the beach and boardwalk draws residents from other parts of the city come summer, but the crowds never approach the same level as those on the Coney Island side.
Brighton Beach Avenue is just a block in the opposite direction, a long corridor lined with businesses geared to the Eastern European and growing Central Asian communities. For groceries, Tashkent Supermarket is around the corner on the avenue and NetCost Market just beyond, with both specializing in Eastern European and Central Asian goods.
Overall, this is a quieter, laid-back section sought out by those who want the beach lifestyle without leaving the city.
Longer commute to Midtown and cars come in handy
The elevated B and Q trains at Brighton Beach station are at the end of the block, taking about an hour to reach Midtown. This is not an accessible station. The B1 and B68 buses also navigate Brighton Beach Avenue, and the latter runs along Coney Island Avenue too. Many locals own cars and take advantage of nearby Ocean Parkway, which cuts through Brooklyn to Prospect Park, and the Belt Parkway to reach Staten Island, Manhattan and Queens. The co-op does not offer parking and finding street parking is difficult.
High flood risk
The building is in Hurricane Evacuation Zone 1, and Superstorm Sandy devastated the area in 2012. Generally, buildings in this section must have flood insurance, but it’s up to individual homeowners whether or not to acquire insurance to cover personal belongings.
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Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
97/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
87/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Century Playground
11 min walk
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Grady Playground
11 min walk
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Asser Levy Park
12 min walk
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Homecrest Playground
3 min drive
Trails
Playground
Waterpark
Luna Park Playground
5 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Bill Brown Memorial Playground
5 min drive
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Lew Fidler Park
5 min drive
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Sheepshead Playground
5 min drive
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Seaside Park
6 min drive
Picnic Area
Playground
Amphitheater
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