Condo pick of the week

A Kensington two bedroom with a smart layout and a tax abatement, for $650,000

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By Emily Myers  |
November 5, 2018 - 10:00AM
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The living/dining room at 264 Webster Ave., #410, has a balcony off the living room.

Halstead Property Development Marketing, The Aguayo Team

Kensington has all the convenience of Brooklyn but not its jaw-dropping prices, and this two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo, which is asking $650,000, is just below the median price of $687,000 for a two bedroom in the south Brooklyn neighborhood.

The 936-square-foot apartment, 264 Webster Ave, #410, has industrial-style windows, allowing lots of light to enter the space.

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Photos of a model unit in the building show wide-plank oak floors throughout. The same light blond wood is used in the kitchen as well, giving the unit a pulled-together feel.

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The kitchen has an island that doubles as a bar, and the countertops and backsplash are gray Ceasarstone with a mix of glossy white lacquer and oak cabinetry.  All the appliances are stainless steel.

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The layout is well thought through, with a closet and in-unit washer/dryer near the entryway. Access to the balcony is via the living room and the oversize windows makes the interior feel spacious. 

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The condo has two bathrooms, one off the master bedroom and a second off the kitchen/living room. The master bath has a clean finish in Carrara marble and the second has a white textured subway tile with a gray porcelain on the floor.

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Monthly common charges for the unit are $877. The building was completed earlier this year and has a bike room, gym, a kids’ playroom, a roof deck, a media room and storage available. Another plus is parking offered in the building. The condo also has a 15 year 421-a tax abatement, which could provide some savings.

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There's a part-time attendant and a virtual doorman, an app that can connect to security cameras so you can still get packages delivered at awkward times. The building is pet-friendly and even has a wet room for washing and grooming the dog after those muddy walks in Prospect Park. 

The condo is a 5 minute walk to the B and Q  trains, 10 minutes to the F train, and the apartment is also served by the B68 and B8.

 

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Emily Myers

Senior Writer/Podcast Producer

Emily Myers is a senior writer, podcast host, and producer at Brick Underground. She writes about issues ranging from market analysis and tenants' rights to the intricacies of buying and selling condos and co-ops. As host of the Brick Underground podcast, she has earned four silver awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors.

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