House Hunt

Are you on the hunt for a new home? Look no further! We've done the legwork for you and found some of the best properties in the neighborhood that will be shown at open houses this weekend. This week, there are some properties being shown for the very first time, plus a fabulous two-bedroom condo going for under $300,000!

1. New Listing: This is it, a lovely two-family house located at 48 Monroe Street in Bed-Stuy. This home features an owner's duplex plus a full basement, along with a very nice rental. The windowed, eat-in kitchen has been newly renovated, as have all of the baths. In addition and most importantly, the plumbing, electrical, windows, furnace and roof have been replaced within the last five years. There are large windows, ample natural light, and lovely wood floors throughout the home, as well as a separate laundry room and a beautiful marble mantle in the living room. The south-facing, rear garden is enormous, and there is enough room to build an addition, without sacrificing too much of that oh-so-desirable outdoor space. The income-producing, one-bedroom rental has also been renovated and has its own compact washer/dryer. Close to transportation. $899,000. Open house is Sunday, March 11, 2:30pm – 2:00pm.

2. Come live in open space modern comfort in one of Brooklyn's best full-service buildings, located at 970 Kent Apt. 213. 24-hr doorman, live-in super, complete hi-tech gym, children’s playroom, and common garden, complete with running track. Let your mind breathe with lovely 12' ceilings and 8' foot windows that span the entire apartment. The kitchen boasts beautiful black granite countertops and full compliment of stainless steel appliances. All closets are completely built-out for maximum storage capacity and there in an IN UNIT washer and dryer! Though a one bedroom this unit can be easily converted to a two bedroom complete with windows and a bathroom right outside your "door". The main bedroom has in own en-suite bathroom with shower. The Kent is located right over the Clinton Hill-Bedford Stuyvesant border. The neighborhood is quickly filling with amazing restaurants, cafes, and beer gardens. $475,000. Open house is Sunday, March 11, 11:00am – 12:00pm.

3. The LOFTS on LEX are where sleek and modern sophistication come together to form beautiful, environmentally conscious, living spaces in Bed-Stuy. Meticulously designed, these 20 Loft-style homes, located 95 Lexington, offer an abundance of space, flexible floor plans, generous light, stylish finishes and many green features making the LOFTS on LEX the ideal urban canvas to create your own home. These spacious lofts are accented with high-end finishes of stainless steel appliances, Wenge cabinetry, and Ice Stone countertops. Green amenities include reclaimed wood flooring and brick, dual-flush toilets, double-paned extra large windows, energy efficient appliances, energy efficient central heating and a/c systems, low-voc paints and floor finishes. Recently reduced by $65,600. $399,000. Open house is Sunday, March 11, 1:00pm – 2:00pm.

4. FHA APPROVED! This picture-perfect floor through 2 BR/1BA condo is located in a majestic, 4 story brownstone on 327 MacDonough #3, in one of Stuyvesant Heights most historic, land-marked blocks. Condo conversions are few and far between in Stuyvesant Heights and this one is a real beauty! Mac Donough St is a spectacular tree lined, brownstone block and is home to the famous Akwaaba Mansion, it is truly a picturesque block and it was also named “Greenest Block in Brooklyn.” Come home and take a step back in time as you are greeted with tons original detail & wood work. Only one flight up is your new home. Boasting an open floor plan, enjoy a great sized living/dining room combo with a working fireplace and a terrific sized kitchen offering granite counter top with island and stainless steel appliances as well as exposed brick throughout. The beautifully tiled bath features a Jacuzzi tub and plenty of space to move around. The bedrooms are large and have custom closets for your convenience. Your new home also gets North and South exposure and is drenched in Sunlight for most of the day. $369,000. Open house is Sunday, March 11, 1:00pm – 3:00pm.

5. New Listing: Sun-drenched two-bedroom classic floor through apartment in pre-war building located at 436 Chauncey Street #3. This corner apartment has been completely renovated throughout and offers a new kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, new modern bathroom, oversized closets and hard wood floors throughout. The bedroom windows are soundproof, there is a washer/dryer in the apartment and there is open storage space in the basement. Close to park, shops and J,Z, and C subway lines. Tax abatement in place until 2030 and the common charges also include heating! $299,000. Open house is Sunday, March 11, 12:30pm – 1:30pm.