Kent Avenue has been the forefront for new development in Brooklyn with its location extending from Clinton Hill north into Williamsburg along the East River and then into Greenpoint.
It has offered many unused industrial buildings and vacant lots which have been prime candidates for conversion to apartment complexes. Today we will look at a few buildings in this area where New York Habitat has furnished rentals.
Schaffer Landing:
Situated at the southwestern corner of Williamsburg, this two-building complex was opened in 2006 and features a mix of rental and condo units. The building is located on Kent Avenue and offers spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, the East River and the Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges.
The complex features a large outdoor public space, a direct stop on the water taxi and a gym within the building. The closest subways are the J,M,Z train at Marcy Avenue and the L train at Bedford Avenue.
The blog “Curbed” has looked at some of the other properties in the area that are preparing for construction, including Is Williamsburg’s Edge Property on the Market? and Toll Brothers Show Their Glass on Kent Avenue.
New York Habitat currently has a three-bedroom apartment at this location (NY-12281).
970 Kent Avenue:
Located in Clinton Hill, this renovated building features large, loft-like spaces with plenty of light and easy access to the G train. The building features a gym, a children’s playroom and a large shared garden.
New York Habitat is currently featuring a one-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in this building (NY-12278).
Greenpoint Avenue
This building is another renovated space, formerly the Greenpoint post office branch. The space has been completely gutted and features large one-bedroom, two-bedroom and four-bedroom lofts.
The building is located near the G train at Greenpoint and Manhattan Avenue Station, which offers easy connections to the 7,E,V trains in Long Island City to reach Midtown Manhattan in about 15 minutes.
New York Habitat features several units in the complex including NY-11599, NY-12073 and NY-11890.
To learn more about the neighborhoods of Brooklyn, take a look at our other blog posts on Park Slope, Ft. Greene/Clinton Hill, and New York in Song – Living in Brooklyn.
New York Habitat would be glad to work with you to find the perfect vacation accommodation, furnished apartment rental or roommate share in the Brooklyn building of your choice.
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April 12th, 2007 at 9:58 am
I am planning to move to New York for a couple of months.
I know that the life in Brooklyn is cheaper than in Manhattan, but does anybody know, which areas have the higher cost of living in Brooklyn? Are they still cheaper than in Manhattan?
April 17th, 2007 at 1:06 pm
Hi Lise,
I would say that Dumbo is the most expensive area in Brooklyn (can be as expensive as Manhattan). Then comes Brooklyn Heights or Park Slope, where an apartment is less expensive than its equivalent in Manhattan.
Basically, the farther you are from Manhattan, the cheaper it is.
I would, however, suggest you inquire more about the neighborhood you plan to live in before you book an apartment, as the environment can really vary from one area to another.
If you need more details about a specific neighborhood, I would be happy to help you.
April 18th, 2007 at 2:02 pm
I think I will book in Fort Greene. Do you have information about this neighborhood in particular?
April 20th, 2007 at 3:30 pm
Hi Lise,
I suggest you read the blog we have: Apartment rentals in Fort Greene / Clinton Hill Brooklyn.
While booking your apartment, do not hesitate to ask questions to our agents, they will provide you with many details.