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86 2nd Place, GRDN
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn | Clinton Street & Court Street
6 Rooms2 Beds1 Bath1,386 Square FeetCo-op
$1,199,000
Maintenance$851
Price Per SF
$865
Listing Features
- Duplex
- Washer / Dryer
Outdoor space and views
- Garden
- North Exposure
- South Exposure
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
Policies
- Pets Allowed
- Pieds A Terre Ok
Property Description for 86 2nd Place, GRDN
This is why you want to live in Brooklyn: a peaceful garden oasis, a glorious Carroll Gardens apartment that provides space and privacy right in the heart of Brownstone Brooklyn. This unique home has it all--over 2000 square feet in total, a sunlit private garden (south facing), a working gas fireplace with handsome marble mantle, amazing storage (large closets plus a deep storage room), room for gracious entertaining (expansive living and dining areas), a cooks kitchen (lots of counter space and cabinets). Perfectly located on the prime block of deep gardens which defines Carroll Gardens, this privately entered apartment is amazingly large, at almost 1400 square feet, plus another approximately 700 square feet in the fully finished basement with recreation/guest room, laundry, and storage room. The master bedroom is wondrously large, and there is another good size room for babies, kids, guests, or home office. Even the bath is spaciously large and has a Jacuzzi tub. The double living room faces the open kitchen and separate dining area. Glass doors lead to the deep landscaped garden with patio for year-round enjoymentplanted with roses, azaleas, hydrangeas, hibiscus, and bulbs. The low maintenance just makes this apartment more attractive. Best of all, you are close to trains, schools, restaurants, shops, all the things that define Brooklyn living to todays urbanites. Why would you want to live anywhere else? Come see for yourself.
Building Details for 86 2nd Place
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1930
Floors/Apts3/4
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
Carroll St
0.17 miles
Smith-9 Sts
0.43 miles
Citi Bike
1 Pl & Clinton St
0.11 miles
Smith St & 3 St
0.13 miles
Carroll Gardens | Brooklyn
Quick Profile
Filled with charming churches, whose ringing bells punctuate the days, together with quirky boutiques, trendy bars, Italian bakeries, and restaurants featuring a wide variety of cuisines, with an emphasis on traditional Italian cuisine, Carroll Gardens maintains a sense of Old World charm. While most of the restaurants are small and family-owned, there are Michelin-rated restaurants for those special date nights. Abundant coffee shops and bakeries ensure you are never far from a tasty pastry and your next cup of joe.
Unlike many neighborhoods, Carroll Gardens has an impressive array of grocery stores, including the popular Court Street Grocers. While Carroll Park is the main green space, located in the heart of the neighborhood, there are other parks, such as the Brooklyn Bridge Park, Cadman Plaza Park, and Van Voorhees Playground, all within easy walking distance.
Court and Smith Streets are the main commercial areas, packed with bakeries, intimate bars, unique boutiques, and small mom-and-pop Italian cafes, many with sidewalk or patio seating. Court Street has most of the older businesses that have operated for generations in the same location. Smith Street has more trendy establishments.
If you are looking for a neighborhood that is quieter and less congested, Carroll Gardens might be a perfect fit. It is a great place to raise a family, with good schools and safe streets. It is the type of place where you will know the names of your neighbors and the owners of the shops and restaurants you frequent. It is a great walkable neighborhood for retirees, and an easy commute into the city for young professionals. The streets are shady and tree-lined, and many feature brownstones and townhouses that sport sizeable front gardens, adding to the natural charm of the neighborhood.
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OLR ID: 1170833
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