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· Closed January 17, 2014

175 WILLOUGHBY Street #16A
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175 WILLOUGHBY Street #16A

Fort Greene, Brooklyn

University Towers

MLS® #RLS10088052

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Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1963

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1963
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $966/mo
Neighborhood Fort Greene

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North facing

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths null Full
Exposure North
Pets Yes
Year Built 1963
Parcel # 02061-0080-00175-000-000016A

Description

* If the apartment were measured as a condominium using typical practices, (gross square footage within the demising walls) it would be reflected as 1150 sq. ft. *

University Towers is a 3 building hi-rise complex. The apartments are spacious, airy and finely appointed homes, nestled in a mature 5 1/2 acre tree-lined gated community, including on-site parking availability. There is NO comparable living in Brooklyn or Manhattan at this price, and with these varied amenities and space.

This sunny and spacious 2-bedroom/1-bathroom is in the process of being completely renovated. It is a sponsor apartment, which means no board approval. This apartment is a corner unit located on the top floor with a gem of a view facing north towrd NYC. The apartment will be magnificently upgraded with fine wood trims and fine all-wood flooring. The renovations will include:
-All stainless steel top-of-the-line kitchen appliances, including range, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave.
-Brand new bathroom fixtures including shower enclosures and oversized medicine cabinets.
-Hardwood flooring.
-Granite counters.
-New door trim and brushed nickel hardware.
-All closets outfitted with custom shelving.
-Apartment is wired for cable and network.

Some of the property amenities are:
-24 hour security

New fitness center
-On site parking availability
-Beautiful landscaping
-New renovated community room
-2 live-in superintendents
-A gazebo (good for conversation, enjoying a book... or daydreaming!)
-Within a few blocks of A,C,G,B,M,Q,R,2,3,4 & 5 subway lines
-Great park-like setting with benches, tables and complimentary brand new gas barbeques
-New laundry facilities in each building
-Minutes to Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges

Financial Status of Co-op
Co-op plan accepted: 1990
Total apartments. 549
75% sold
Estimated future availability - 5-6 per year
Strong financial security - $6 million plus capital reserves
Average increase for the past 19 years = 2% per year
No assessment ever

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $966/mo
Original Price $575,260

Fort Greene is an architecturally striking neighborhood centered around the beautiful Fort Greene Park. Home to the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), the area is a hub for the arts and creative expression. The real estate market is remarkably varied, featuring some of Brooklyn's most impressive historic brownstones, stately cooperatives, and sleek new construction towers that offer sweeping views of the borough and Manhattan.

Fort Greene Live Market Data

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Active Listings

24

Median Asking Price

$1.51M

Median $/Sqft

$1,250

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

1

Price Reduced

17%

Sold (30 Days)

4

Median Sale Price

$1.87M

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175 WILLOUGHBY Street #16A, Fort Greene, Kings County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10088052
First Listed: 1/17/2014
Closed: 1/17/2014
Contract Date: 1/25/2009

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Jacquelynn Rossiter

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