Updated 2 years ago
Rented
140 8th Street, 1
Gowanus, Brooklyn | 2nd Ave & 3rd Ave
3 Rooms1 Bed1 BathMulti-Family
$4,500
Lease Term12-12 Months
Listing Features
- Dining Alcove
- Entry Foyer
- Ground Floor
- Recessed Lighting
- Walk-in Closet
- Washer / Dryer
- Oversized Windows
- Dishwasher
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Open Kitchen
Outdoor space and views
- Patio [21'x13']
- North Exposure
- South Exposure
Property Description for 140 8th Street, 1
Welcome to 140 8th Street, #1! If you Cherish a Tranquil Home, Lots of Charm, and Incredible Outdoor Space, this Delightful 1.5 Bedroom Garden Apartment is For You!
Step into your Private Entry Foyer, complete with an Outfitted, Walk-In Closet, and tuck all away, before entering your home! Upon entry, there is under stoop storage as well. Through the double doors into the living room, you are greeted with a lovely brick fireplace wall - with electric fireplace insert, along with hardwood floors throughout, adding character, and creating a warm and homey ambiance.
The open, eat-in kitchen, exudes a welcoming vibe. Lots of great storage and shelving, allows for easy meal prep and organization. Built-in shelving in the living area, offers a creative way to organize, and display your decorative treasures! The windowed bathroom has been updated with pretty, new floor tile, a handsome vanity and fixtures.
The back of the apartment provides a king-sized bedroom, with tin ceiling, and views of your Private Patio! BONUS!! An additional, windowed, Den/Office provides flexibility for those who particularly value a peaceful, and separate workspace at home.
Your Private Patio is accessed through the primary bedroom. South-Facing, Spacious and Quiet This Space is Truly a Gem! Take your vision, design skills and your green thumb, and create your own magical "Outdoor Room"! Walk through your gated patio, or through the building's private, side pathway to the expansive shared Patio & Backyard. This outdoor space is shared by the building's other 3 tenants, and also available for your use! The south-facing backyard is outfitted with flowers, plants, comfortable furnishings and a grill, for tenants to appreciate! Enjoy working outdoors on your laptop in the warmer weather, or having friends over for a quiet get-together.
8th Street is a very quiet, neighborhood block, just off the beaten path. Located at the intersection of Park Slope and Gowanus, transportation is a breeze with the F/G, D/N/R/W trains 2 blocks away, and short walk to Atlantic Avenue Barclay's Center. Citi Bike offers 2 stations a block away, and many more close by. You don't have to go far from this location to find all you need! Enjoy nightlife at the Bell House, dessert at Four & Twenty Blackbirds, slow-cooked barbecue at Mighty Quinn's, just to name a few suggestions. Restaurants, bars, nightlife, grocery stores, gyms are readily available in this fast-growing and ever-changing neighborhood. And nothing beats fabulous Prospect Park - just a short stroll away!!
A Washer/Dryer is set up in the basement for your own use, with easy access through the apartment! Ensuring year-round comfort, window air conditioners are provided. Heat and hot water are included! Video intercom system in place, Spectrum cable/Wi-Fi ready. Freshly painted and ready for move-in. Bring your furry friend - Pets are allowed upon approval!
Available June 15th or sooner!
Listing History for 140 8th Street, 1
Now
06/14/2024
Rented by Michele Silverman
Corcoran
06/12/2024
Leases Signed by Michele Silverman
Corcoran
Building Details for 140 8th Street
OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeHouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1931
Floors/Apts3/4
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
4 Av-9 St
0.16 miles
Smith-9 Sts
0.26 miles
Prospect Av
0.48 miles
Citi Bike
7 St & 3 Ave
0.08 miles
10 St & 2 Ave
0.13 miles
Gowanus | Brooklyn
Quick Profile
Gowanus is a colorful neighborhood with an industrial aesthetic, tree-lined streets, historic structures, as well as luxury condos and rental buildings. It has a great art scene, fantastic eateries and bars and a 1.8-mile canal that snakes through most of the neighborhood. The variety of elements make it a desirable place to live.
The neighborhood is on the crest of a major change due to a recently passed rezoning plan that will allow more residential construction. Especially around the Gowanus Canal where construction was once prohibited. The plan will bring new jobs, affordable housing, and create a neighborhood with walkable green spaces and amenities. It’s safe to say that change is coming to Gowanus.
Gowanus is bounded by Hoyt Street to the west, 4th Avenue to the east, Warren Street, Baltic Street and Wycoff Street to the north, and Gowanus Expressway to the south.
The neighborhood is named after Gouwane, a chief in the Canarsie Indian tribe. His name, according to the history books, translates to “the sleeper.” Other historic accounts say that the Gowanus name comes from the Dutch word gouwee, which translates to the word bay. Based on early New York History surrounding Dutch settlers and native tribes, both accounts seem plausible.
Gowanus began development as far back as the 1630s when the Dutch arrived. They began building farms and soon realized the marshy lands they settled were not the best for growing crops and farming. They began damming up certain areas of the land with hopes of creating better soil and powering their windmills. This was the beginning of the formation of the Gowanus canal.
The natural estuary was once brimming with oysters and fish. But in the 1800s, the canal was turned into an industrial and transportation waterway. In the mid 1900’s, industrial factories like manufactured gas plants, paper mills, and other businesses opened along the canal and casually polluted the water. It’s cleanup efforts have come a long way but there is still much work to be done.
The newly approved Gowanus rezoning plan has caused lots of buzz this year. Mayor Bill DeBlasio's plan will rezone 82 blocks which will pave the way for an estimated 8,500 new apartments, 3,000 of which would be offered to low and moderate-income New Yorkers. The plan includes major improvements to the local infrastructure. Although the rezoning plan might not create a housing boom today or tomorrow, proponents say the rezoning sets the stage for major growth in Gowanus in the decades to come.
The F, G, D, N, R, and W subway lines service the Gowanus neighborhood.
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OLR ID: 2082357
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