This East Flatbush four bedroom is a deal at $2,599, but the subway is a hike
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How would you decide who sleeps in here and who sleeps in the basement bedrooms?
The closest subway from this apartment in East Flatbush, Brooklyn is a good 20 minute walk, but with four bedrooms spread across two levels, the extra bit of walking may be worth the price. Listed for $2,599, this apartment 130 East 59th St., #B, is close to the median asking price for a three bedroom ($2,525), according to StreetEasy. There's no fee for this apartment.
But be warned: Two of the bedrooms appear to be in the basement. They have do have small windows, but sleeping in a basement may not appeal to everyone.
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While the open kitchen is a bit on the small side with a handful of cabinets and not a lot of counter space, it does have a full-size stainless steel oven, dishwasher, and microwave. The fridge, however, is a bit narrow, which is, of course, not uncommon in many kitchens across New York City.
A small window is near the fridge, while a larger one is further into the sizable living room, which appears to have enough space for a table or standalone island to separate it from the kitchen—and serve as an extra storage/cooking area.
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The living room has hardwood floors, which continue into the two bedrooms on the upper level. Both are large enough to fit queen-sized beds and have what the listing says is “ample” closet space. Both rooms have two large windows.
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A staircase off the kitchen leads down to the lower level, where two other large bedrooms are located. One is an en suite with a tiled bathroom that has a rainfall shower head. (The listing says this is a two-bath rental, but photos only show one of the bathrooms). The lower level looks like the basement of this three-story building.
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This building is pet-friendly, and has a virtual doorman, bike room, on-site laundry, live-in super, and central air conditioning and heat. There is also some outdoor space for tenants.
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For transit options, the B7, B35, and B47 buses are nearby, as is Kings Highway. The Saratoga Avenue 2, 3, and 4 trains are about a 20-minute walk.
The neighborhood has several Caribbean restaurants, and the Brooklyn Terminal Market, which sells fresh fruit and vegetables, is within walking distance.
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