A beautiful room in a large, private pre war Crown Heights historically listed building. It measures 8' x 15' with a huge closet. Some additional floor space is gained from 2 angled alcoves flanking the decorative fireplace and mantle, enough room for a comfy chair and small desk. Like the rest of the apartment, it has original hardwood flooring and abundant detailing. Two large full size windows facing northeast and southeast provide fantastic morning sunlight as desired, late sleepers can also use black out curtains to maintain their Zz's. The room is shown empty as well as with some previous furnishings including a queen size bed to indicate spaciousness. It is an unfurnished room.
The apartment is on the 3rd (top) floor of one the remaining freestanding pre war buildings in north Crown Heights. It occupies the entire floor with tons of windows, and no directly attached neighbors above or beside (rare!) Very spacious proportions, 10 foot ceilings, a large living room, featuring 4 big windows with many plants. A big kitchen with loads of cabinet and counter space. The whole apartment centrally connected to a large entry hallway, no railroad layouts or room pass thrus. Original unaltered floor plan, each of the bedrooms totally private. It is a 3rd floor walkup, the staircase is very large and open. 6 block walk to the A/C train and 6 blocks in the opposite direction to the 3/4. The LIRR Nostrand avenue stop is 4 blocks away, about a 10 minute ride to the Jamaica station. Neighborhood has no shortage of restaurants, bars, laundry,. Numerous grocery stores, the closest less than a block away.
Stable income or funding is required. One housemate is a very long term renter in great standing with the owner of the building, looking to maintain the relationship. Very well maintained family owned building.
Utilities typically $70-75 a month, which includes electricity, gas and internet WI-FI, higher in summer months depending on AC usage.
The second floor is also a single apartment with 2 units on the ground floor. Great neighbors, very secure building, no problems with receiving packages etc. Its a very unique building, devoid of many of the standard issues of living in NYC.
Share with 3 long term tenants 2 female 1 male, late 30's-mid 40's and one very sweet 7 year old tortoiseshell cat. All have worked in a variety of avenues including interior design, horticulture, wellness, and numerous sectors of the arts.
Looking for a friendly responsible housemate, maturity is more important than age. Everyone picks up after themselves and doesn't leave a mess for anyone else. Tidy but not 'neat freaks'. 420 and light alcohol friendly.
Stable income or funding required. Simple lease agreement.
Possibility for a cat, NO dogs.