House Hunt Special: The Shelton, Affordable Co-ops in Bed-Stuy, 70% Sold

The Shelton, a newly constructed 14-story affordable co-op development, located at Lafayette Avenue between Throop Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard, is now 70 percent sold.

The development-- a total of 83 income-restricted one-, two- and three-bedroom homes-- features a plethora of impressive design elements and top-of-the-line amenities. 

There are 25 units remaining remaining: two-bedrooms from $325,000 to $456,500 (including a penthouse with private cabana) and three-bedrooms from $387,500 to $455,000.

The Shelton’s impressive features and finishes begin in its grand lobby entrance with a double-height ceiling, hanging chandeliers and porcelain tile floors.

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All residences feature ample closet space, oversized windows and oak hardwood floors. Kitchens are designed with solid wood cabinets, granite and Ceasarstone countertops and bathrooms include tiled floors and wainscoting.

Each unit comes with a washer and dryer and is wired for in-wall sound systems. Residences above the sixth floor have views of the Manhattan skyline and bridges, and the top floor features four units with private roof decks.

The Shelton offers buyers numerous amenities, including a fitness room, a landscaped common courtyard, a private events room, and a common lounge with kitchenette, sofas, card tables, a hand shuffleboard table and a big-screen television with a Wii console.  

The development also provides a part-time doorman, bicycle storage, as well as storage lockers and underground parking available for rent.  Energy-saving amenities include: solar panels; Energy Star stainless steel appliances; individual water-saving fixtures and PTAC heating and air conditioning systems.

As part of the terms of the purchase of the property from St. Phillip’s Christian Church, the developers have built an 8,600 square-foot multi-purpose community center with a full-size basketball court, two classrooms, office space and a kitchenette area. The church plans to use the facility and will also make it available to the local community for events.

For more information on the Shelton, visit their website.