BrickPicks: Brooklyn Heights 2-bed co-op with views to die for

By A. Ready | December 1, 2010 - 12:36PM

While this writer does not value outdoor space very highly, she is well aware that for many it is a desirable (or perhaps essential) feature. But even someone with a ho-hum attitude toward balconies and terraces will be impressed with the views and outdoor access of this two-bedroom, two-bath co-op at 70 Remsen Street. According the listing on StreetEasy.com, this classic landmarked co-op building is one of only three in prime Brooklyn Heights offering comparable views. And the views here are stunning, sweeping east, west and south from two 32' by 17' wrap-around terraces.

Less spectacular is that the apartment, first listed 39 days ago for $1.095 million, is a combination with a resulting relatively high maintenance of $2,237. The kitchen is small but has granite countertops and cherry cabinetry. Both bedrooms are spacious, with en-suite bathrooms. A real bonus is the working wood-burning fireplace in the living room. The full-service, pet-friendly building is located only one block from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade.

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