Property Description for 657 East 26th Street, 3-B
DO NOT BRING YOUR ARCHITECT OR CONTRACTOR, JUST BRING YOUR TOOTHBRUSH. As soon a you enter the foyer you realize that this is a special apartment. The owner has spared no expense. It is the perfect combination of Pre-war detail and modern living. With an arched entryway the vestibule features two large closets and leads into the formal dining area, complete with built-in shelving and a third closet. The spacious living room has two large windows letting in an abundance of light all day long. This impeccably renovated two bedroom apartment has been completely and tastefully redone. It has new hardwood floors, as well as new crown and baseboard moldings through out the unit. Recessed lighting in every room. New doors and hardware. Each of the five closets has been outfitted with custom built-ins and organizers. Brand new kitchen with marble counter tops, custom cabinets, stainless steel Fisher Paykel appliances, including a dishwasher, vented stove and built-in wine refrigerator and microwave. The spa-like bathroom has been completely renovated with a full soaking tub as well as brand new fixtures and lighting. New radiator covers in every room as well as new window sills and window framing. The master bedroom is enormous and gets fantastic light through huge window and has a massive custom built closet The second bedroom is also well-proportioned and has two exposures. The building features include a manicured courtyard, a modern card-reading laundry room with new washers and dryers, storage space and bike room in the basement, and a live-in super. Sorry, no pets.The building is located in a vibrant neighborhood with many restaurants, coffee shops and all the amenities you can imagine. It is just a few short blocks to the 2/5 train at the Flatbush Junction (which is 30 minutes away from Lower Manhattan) and the B/Q at Newkirk Plaza. Blocks from Brooklyn College and the brand new Brooklyn College Performing Arts Center, and major shopping and dining including a shopping center that has Target, Home Goods, and Blink Fitness.