Property Description for 96 Schermerhorn Street, 12-FG
96 Schermerhorn Street #12FG is a rarely available, 1450 SF 2 bed (**convertible 3-bed**), 2 full bath apartment boasting a lovely, private terrace with Harbor, Statue of Liberty, Downtown Manhattan and Brooklyn views.
Offering all the best aspects of Brooklyn living, this home includes an abundance of space, storage, and style, zoned A/C, soaring ceilings, and 10 exceptionally large windows throughout, all while being on the edge of Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn. This full-service elevator building is conveniently located and near ALL!
At 1,450 square feet, this fully renovated, expansive, lofty, and bright apartment has beautiful bamboo floors throughout, and large rooms that offer a variety of floor plan options and furniture placement.
In the kitchen find granite counter-tops, custom solid wood cabinets with under cabinet lighting, slate tile back-splash, and porcelain tile floors, complete with a suite of stainless steel appliances, including a wine refrigerator, and plenty of space to cook a meal worthy of high cuisine- which you can then host a dinner party in the full-size formal dining room, a rarity for Brooklyn living! (The dining room can be converted to a 3rd bedroom). Please see the alternate floor plan.
Four glorious over-sized windows in the living room offer an abundance of natural light and from the twelfth floor — blue skies! Beautiful built-in bookshelves allow for keeping all your favorite stories and art objects.
The king-size bedroom has 2 oversized windows and a wall of closets with convenient built-ins for storage. The second bedroom is currently used as a media room.
Two recently renovated, full-size bathrooms are located at opposite ends of the apartment, both offering full-size tub and shower and sink with storage vanity.
96 Schermerhorn Street co-op was built in 1928 originally serving as St John’s Law School. This formerly commercial building has concrete floors and a large detailed lobby. Well managed, it offers 24/7 concierge/doorman, on-site super, two large elevators, laundry facilities, a bike room, and a stunning roof deck with panoramic views of Manhattan and the harbor. Pets are welcome. Additionally, the building’s underlying mortgage will be paid off in 2028.
Situated at the intersection of Boerum Hill, Downtown, Cobble Hill, and Brooklyn Heights, this location provides unparalleled access to Brooklyn's finest amenities, educational institutions, and employers. The area boasts a diverse array of local shops, restaurants, and nightlife spots alongside well-known favorites such as Trader Joe's, Sweetgreen, Sahadi's, Ace Hotel, and Macy's. Nearby attractions include City Point BKLYN with Dekalb Market Hall, Alamo Drafthouse, and Target, as well as entertainment venues like BAM and Barclays. You'll also have easy access to green spaces like Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Fort Greene Park, Cadman Plaza, and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Plus, with multiple subway lines (4/5, 2/3, A/C, F, Q/R, B/D, G) within half a mile, excellent bus service, CitiBike stations, and LIRR trains, this neighborhood offers exceptional convenience.