Looking for a roommate (or couple) to share a large floor-through apartment at Forest Ave & Grove St. The apartment is 3.5 large bedrooms, shared with one roommate, with tons of space and separation for privacy. Built in 1910, each room retains original details including ceiling medallions, two fireplaces, original trim and exposed brick. Full photos available below.
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The Space
* Your private space is roughly 210 sq ft, private 1.5 bedroom with new hardwood flooring. The space has two rooms, one large main room with fireplace (roughly 14'x10') and a second smaller room (roughly 9 1/2' x 7 1/2').
* Street-facing with three windows + incredible natural light
* Bonus shared office / guest room / flex room (WFH, studio, or extra space)
* Large living room + dining nook
* Fully updated bathroom
* Refreshed kitchen with new appliances + flooring
* Backyard access with seated patio, barbecue + communal garden
* Bedrooms are on opposite sides of the apartment for a quiet, peaceful layout
* Shared laundry and storage in the basement
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Location
Very central on the north end of Forest Ave:
* Walkable to Forest Ave, Myrtle Ave, Fresh Pond Rd, Metropolitan Ave
* Coffee: Variety Coffee Roasters and Honeymoon Coffee (2 blocks away)
* Food: Joe’s, Mano’s, Salvo’s, Andy’s, Salty Lunch Lady’s Little Luncheonette, Burger City all within 2 blocks
* Grocery: 1 block from City Fresh Market
* ~10 min walk to Ridgewood’s main strip: Super Pollo, Pizzeria Panina, Rolo’s, Topos Bookstore Cafe, Hellbender, Arrigo’s
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Transit
* <10 min walk to Forest Ave M (30 min to Manhattan)
* 15–20 min walk to Myrtle–Wyckoff L
My wife and I own the building and live on the first floor. We are the live-in supers and take pride in being very responsive and keeping the property in great shape.
Lease Details
The apartment requires a minimum one year lease, and will be shared with one roommate, a 30 year old female who works in creative social/content marketing. Very lowkey, quiet professional looking for a similar roommate. One year lease minimum
Small pets considered on a case-by-case basis