REAL ESTATE & YOUR HOME
ALL UNDER $1 MILLION GETTING MORE FOR LESS By AP Connolly
uxury isn’t necessarily defined by an astronomical price tag. Believe it or not, luxe homes, filled with unique features and charming characteristics, can be within reach—without breaking the bank. 529 COURT STREET, BROOKLYN This bright one bedroom apartment located in Carroll Gardens is a must-see! The southwest-facing windows of residence #403 provide fantastic light throughout the day. The wide-planked red oak floors offer a beautiful contrast between the distinctive concrete elements seen on the ceilings. Open up the doors and step out onto your own Juliet balcony overlooking the charming street below. The kitchen is complete with stainless steel appliances, black granite countertops, maple cabinets, and best of all, a large island with a built-in breakfast bar. The bedroom, also with an oversized window, is filled with light and has a spacious double closet complete with built-ins. The generously sized tiled bathroom is finished with a Duravit sink, Starke fixtures, and a large soaking tub. This apartment comes with its very own stackable washer/dryer in-unit. Incredible skyline views can be enjoyed from the common roof deck. There is deeded storage as well. Price: $699,000. Info: Melissa Leifer/Keller Williams/kwnyc.com.
529 Court Street 545 Gates Avenue
162 WASHINGTON AVENUE, BROOKLYN Don’t pass on residence #4—a stunning two-bedroom, two-bathroom floor-through apartment located on the building’s second floor. Beautiful interiors include high ceilings and hardwood flooring throughout and an open living room and dining alcove. The windows in the two bedrooms usher in plenty of natural sunlight and feature southwest exposures and views of the home’s neighboring gardens. The unit also contains a private roof deck space, offering fantastic city views. The home’s gorgeous, U-shaped kitchen is the perfect playground for any home chef, boasting top-of-the-line appliances like Bertazzoni ranges and Liebherr fridges as well as waterfall stone countertops. Price: $995,000. Info: Ilan Bracha and Tatyana Salvatore/Keller Williams/kwnyc.com. 54 | OUR CITY, YOUR LIFE | MARCH 2020
162 Washington Avenue
545 GATES AVENUE, BROOKLYN Modern and chic could best describe residence #2, a gorgeous Bedford Stuyvesant condo. Originally a three-bedroom, this 949 square foot apartment has been converted to a twobedroom with a large master bedroom, which is something you rarely see today. The stainless steel kitchen boasts granite countertops and new floor tiles; there are spacious living and dining areas with beautiful wood floors; 1.5 bathrooms with modern vanities; air conditioning throughout the condo, along with ceiling fans and contemporary light fixtures. The apartment comes with a storage room and washer/dryer. Enjoy the upcoming spring on your own roof terrace. Price: $799,000. Info: Jamella Swift/ Keller Williams Tribeca/kwnyc.com.