A three-bedroom duplex in Williamsburg with private parking, for $1,850,000
It is of course possible to find a three-bedroom condo under $2 million in New York City but rare to find one that's 2,215 square feet, has three and a half bathrooms, is a few subway stops from Midtown, has a deeded parking space and is still under the $2 million mark—which makes this condo, 120 North 7th St., #1E all the more interesting.
The unit is in Williamsburg, where the median sales price for a three bedroom is $2,395,000. This duplex apartment is well below that, at $1,850,000.
One reason for the apparent discount: The lower level of the duplex is a basment. It's not clear how much of the lower floor is above street level. By definition, a basement will have 50 percent of its height above the curb. There's increased interest in basement apartments as a way of adding to the city's housing stock but one concern with this apartment are the two ground floor bedrooms. A legal bedroom needs to meet certain size requirements but also have two exits, usually a door, and a window. This unit has some attractive glass partitions on the lower level but they cleverly mask the fact that there are no windows.
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The kitchen is on the upper level and is fitted with dark Caeserstone countertops. Stainless steel Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances line one wall with a center island separating the kitchen prep area from the dining area.
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The apartment is a corner unit and benefits from floor to ceiling windows on two sides of the kitchen/dining area. The curtains are no doubt drawn because the unit is on the ground floor and you'll likely keep them that way for privacy reasons.
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A fairly compact staircase leads to the lower floor and breaks up the dining area from the living area on the top floor.
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The living room has additional oversized windows. There are two bathrooms on the upper level, one off the living room and another by the apartment entrance. There's also a walk-in closet off the living room, suggesting that area might have been converted from a bedroom.
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The double vanity in the bathroom off the living room is another hint that it was previously an en suite to a master bedroom on the upper floor.
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The lower floor has an industrial style with tiled floors and the windowed interior.
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The lower floor master has plenty of closet space, a fan for ventilation, bright recessed lighting, and access to an en suite bath.
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Double vanities in the lower floor bath are separated by a glass shower stall.
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The building is a two-minute walk from Bedford Avenue train station where you can catch the L train. The downside of being so close to the subway is that trains rumble below the building and could generate noise or vibrations, especially at rush hour.
Amenities include a bike room, gym, children's playroom, storage, a shared courtyard, garden, and a roof deck. There's also access to a small private roof deck. Monthly common charges are $1,722. Taxes are $148 with a 421-a abatement in place until 2024.
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