This Greenwood two-bedroom has an eat-in kitchen not often found in these parts
This two-bedroom (or one-bedroom-plus-office) is in a well-maintained three-family home in Greenwood, Brooklyn. What that means is that your landlord is probably your neighbor, which may appeal to some but completely terrify others.
The apartment, which is asking $2,250 with no broker's fee, has a roomy eat-in kitchen and one bedroom that's quite a bit bigger than the other. The fact that there's one bathroom may make it better for families than shares.
Heat and hot water are included, but dogs are not allowed. And the apartment is at least one flight up the stairs, possibly two.
So is it worth considering? For more perspectives, we asked our experts (and veteran renters), real estate research and analytics firm NeighborhoodX founder Constantine Valhouli and freelance writer Lambeth Hochwald, to weigh in with me on this week's Take It or Leave It.
Size: Two-bedroom, one-bath
Location: 160 22nd Street (between 3rd and 4th avenues), Greenwood
Monthly rent: $2,250, no broker's fee
Flexible layout: Yes
Days on the market: 15
Subway: R at 25th Street
Pros and cons:
"The big pro for me here is the large eat-in kitchen with lots of cabinetry. Plus, there's the fact that there seems to be a lot of storage/closet space in the front part of the apartment, too. That said, this apartment isn't exactly sleek and modern, and there are absolutely zero 'extras'." —Lucy
"Pros: up-and-coming neighborhood, but still affordable. Blocks from the subway. Renovation that looks welcoming, rather than like a spaceship crashed into a tenement building. And the heat and hot water are included in the rent. And it's very close to the (amazing) Brooklyn waterfront. Con: no dogs allowed. I mean, really? Who could say no to this face?" —Constantine
"Situated right between the BQE and the Greenwood Cemetery, this two-bed in a tidy three-family house is certainly spacious enough and the kitchen is one of the most expansive we’ve seen lately. The main downsides: The shared bathroom situation makes this a tough sell and this place isn’t cheap. We’re talking $2,250 per month plus a broker’s fee for a walk-up with zero amenities, unless you consider a video intercom a perk." —Lambeth
Who this apartment would be perfect for:
"Maybe a young couple thinking about having a baby (that smaller bedroom off the master bedroom is good for a nursery) who want a semi-affordable rent, and to try out the neighborhood before buying." —Lucy
"Two roommates who are new-ish to the city and would like to keep their overhead low. Or someone who works from home. Or a family with a child, so they can turn the connected bedrooms into a plus." —Constantine
"A couple where one person works along the R line and the other works from home—the smaller second bedroom might make a nifty home office." —Lambeth
The verdict(s):
TAKE IT "I'm not saying this is the most exciting apartment in the world, but it seems like a solid choice for a two-bedroom. The fact that there's no broker fee is appreciated, too." —Lucy
TAKE IT "And there may be some downward play in the price as well." —Constantine
LEAVE IT "Just thinking about schlepping your laundry to the corner laundromat in the dead of winter makes me exhausted!" —Lambeth
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