230 Ashland Place, the Forte, is located in the Fort Greene area. Surrounded by Historic Brooklyn Brownstones the property is just a short distance is the Fort Greene Park. Whole Foods and Trader Joes have both located in the area, showing interest in this growing neighborhood of Brooklyn. On weekends you also have the choice of the farmers market in the Park. This is neighborhood is central area for the Arts, with the Brooklyn Academy of Music within a couple of blocks.
For your commute, the location is ideal, close to the Atlantic Terminal and Barclay's Center. There are many subway choices and the Long Island Railroad for access to the beach this summer.
This is the 11th floor with excellent natural light and exposures to the South and the West. Among the building wide services and amenities is the incredibly pleasant concierge staff, on duty 24 hours a day. Additionally, the lower level has a gym plus an upper residents' roof deck.
This apartment is 1007 sf of living space, with 2 Bedrooms and 2 full baths. This home has large closets and large windows are in each room. Kitchen features include stainless steel appliances, a washer dryer in the unit, microwave, and dishwasher.
Consider a 20% down payment of value to remove the expense of mortgage insurance on a loan. For the investor, comparable apartments have rented for over $ 5500 per month. Consult with the listing broker on rental requirements for the Forte.
Pets are welcome at the Forte. The Architectural Design is by the renowned firm of FXFowle.
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Conveniently situated just north of the beautiful and lush Prospect Park, Fort Greene is rich with history. Representative of an aesthetic that Brooklyn is often associated with--the brownstone and row house architecture being an institution of the community--Fort Greene is decidedly singular in visual style. As part of the National Register of Historic Places, this South Brooklyn neighborhood offers unique charm and plenty of character.
Beginning with its early military-oriented inception (the territory was central to the Battle of Long Island), Fort Greene has always been recognized for its spaciousness and a sense of openness. Filled with nature and greenery, it is also home to its very own eponymously named park in addition to being in close proximity to Brooklyn’s largest recreational area, Prospect Park (containing the beloved Prospect Park Zoo within it).
Many residents come from different socioeconomic backgrounds and commute to their workplaces in Manhattan, while keeping Fort Greene as their separate haven. The diversity of the area has proven to be one of the few examples of a Brooklyn neighborhood maintaining its roots in part thanks to its protected status.