689 Myrtle Avenue, Unit 2I
Description
Welcome home to unit 2I at 689 Myrtle Avenue, a stunning, sun-filled
1182 square-foot 2-bedroom plus office corner loft with soaring 13 foot ceilings.
This one-of- a-kind airy home has been redesigned to maximize usage and features gorgeous open-sky views through oversized windows. Flooded with light, the sprawling living and dining area make this a perfect home for entertaining.
Featured in Curbed New York, Unit 2I has undergone a complete custom...Finally, the Brooklyn loft you’ve been waiting for!
Welcome home to unit 2I at 689 Myrtle Avenue, a stunning, sun-filled
1182 square-foot 2-bedroom plus office corner loft with soaring 13 foot ceilings.
This one-of- a-kind airy home has been redesigned to maximize usage and features gorgeous open-sky views through oversized windows. Flooded with light, the sprawling living and dining area make this a perfect home for entertaining.
Featured in Curbed New York, Unit 2I has undergone a complete custom renovation unlike anything you’ve seen. The renovated open kitchen was updated with marble-tiled island, stainless steel countertop and new Bosch appliances including dishwasher. Cleverly tucked away is a custom built breakfast banquet and best of all a balcony to step unto for fresh air.
Up the redesigned staircase with built-in hidden storage, enter into your expansive master bedroom with large walk-in-closet. A second bedroom or den has approximately 6.5 ft ceilings and adds another 200 square feet of usable space. Additionally, this home features a separate bonus area perfect for your home office. Storage space is abundant throughout the unit with multiple walk-in-closets, overhead storage and an enormous pantry.
With your own in-unit washer/dryer and central heating and A/C, this loft has all of the modern conveniences while still offering an exceptional and unique space. Low
common charges and taxes make this unit an ideal investment.
689 Myrtle Avenue is a loft condo conversion with elevator originally built as a chocolate factory in 1947. The building was the first in Brooklyn to have a green roof; a serene outdoor space gorgeously landscaped with native plants and crickets, with 360 degree views of
Manhattan and Brooklyn. The one-a- kind roof deck wraps around a private glass enclosed fitness center. With the G train at Myrtle-Willoughby only 2 and a half blocks away, Citibikes 1 block away and many bus routes nearby, 689 Myrtle Avenue is a convenient location at
the crossroads of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Clinton Hill. Close to amazing neighborhood restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, we welcome you to make this very special unit your new home!
Common charges include Fios internet
The number of bedrooms listed is not a legal conclusion. Each person should consult with his/her own attorney to make a determination as to the number of rooms in the unit that may be legally used as a bedroom.
Listing Agents
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Amenities
- Loft Style
- Balcony
- Roof Deck
- Common Roof Deck
- Gym
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Oversized Windows
Property Details for 689 Myrtle Avenue, Unit 2I
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 29 |
| Taxes | $374 / month |
| Common Charges | $718 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 4.0 |
| Compass Type | Condo |
| MLS Type | Condominium |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
The Chocolate Factory
Location
Building Information for 689 Myrtle Avenue, Unit 2I
Payment Calculator
$6,083 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$4,991
$374
$718
Property History for 689 Myrtle Avenue, Unit 2I
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2019 | Sold Manual | $999,000 |
| 10/04/2019 | $1,010,000 +4.2% / yr | |
| 05/29/2019 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 04/29/2019 | Listed (Active) Manual | $999,000 |
| 07/16/2015 | $850,000 | |
| 07/16/2015 | $850,000 +15.5% / yr | |
| 04/29/2015 | $779,000 | |
| 07/02/2012 | Sold RealPlus #12f49bbb1bd9c3230549473d4bc7f2dfedf2e635 | $549,000 |
| 07/02/2012 | $549,000 | |
| 05/08/2012 | Contract Signed RealPlus #12f49bbb1bd9c3230549473d4bc7f2dfedf2e635 | $549,000 |
| 03/30/2012 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #12f49bbb1bd9c3230549473d4bc7f2dfedf2e635 | $549,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 689 Myrtle Avenue, Unit 2I
Schools near 689 Myrtle Avenue, Unit 2I
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 54 Samuel C Barnes PublicPK to 5 | ||
Urban Assembly Unison School (The) Public6 to 8 | ||
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An Public9 to 12 | ||
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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