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New York Apartments 3 Bedroom Vacation Rental in Crown Heights (NY-12841)

Brooklyn always has a lot to celebrate. It’s a borough of unparalleled diversity, architectural purity and overall vibrancy. Once an afterthought to visitors glued to the island of Manhattan, Brooklyn is now an absolute must-visit for any serious traveler to the Big Apple. Visitors will find it hard to ignore the resist the flourishing hipster neighborhood of Williamsburg, the expansive beauty of Prospect Park or the stately brownstones of Bedford Stuyvesant. Truth-be-told, Brooklyn has a lot of the neighborhood charm that a gentrified Manhattan has long lost. During the summer the city of New York makes a special effort to celebrate the city’s second borough with the Celebrate Brooklyn! Performing Arts Festival, with perhaps the summer’s finest line-up. And while the world’s top performers will be featured on the stage, some of the city’s finest accommodations can be found with New York Habitat.

New York Vacation Rental 4 Bedroom in Prospect Heights (NY-12445)

The Celebrate Brooklyn! performer line-up is almost as diverse as the venue where it will be held. The performances begin on June 8th with David Byrne and continue all the way until August 14th when the Animal Collective performs. Some of the notable acts include the duo MGMT on July 1st, Jackson Browne July 21st and TV on the Radio on August 11th. There are also special nights devoted to family concerts, dance performances, benefit shows and Latin music. All performances will take place at the Prospect Park Bandshell, a legendary Brooklyn venue.

Visitors to New York interested in celebrating New York’s iconic borough should take a look at these accommodations, just a few out of the dozens available this summer:

-This 4-bedroom rental accommodation in Prospect Heights (NY-12445) represents a trendier side of Brooklyn with chic modern furnishings and is located just a short walk from boutiques, cafes and great restaurants.

-This 3-bedroom vacation rental in Crown Heights, Brooklyn (NY-12841) is a dream for any vacationing family. This triplex apartment features a cozy décor, turn-of-the-century charms such as a decorative fireplace and claw-foot bathtub all the while staying modern and convenient.

What is your favourite thing about Brooklyn? What does it have to celebrate that Manhattan does not? Please Comment Below.

New York Apartment: 4 bedroom rental in Prospect Heights (NY-12445)

Over the past few decades New York has undergone more transformations than perhaps any other American city. At the heart of the city’s urban renaissance is Brooklyn. Brooklyn has gone from a baby-booming suburbia in the 1960s to a deteriorating afterthought in the 1980s to what it is today: A prideful conglomeration of charming low-rise architecture, countless authentic cultures and a decidedly unpretentious personality. Brooklyn is now drawing tourists that venture beyond the Brooklyn Bridge into the artistic enclaves and ethnic neighborhoods that define the borough. New York Habitat accommodations go far beyond Manhattan’s borders–most often into New York’s most interesting borough, Brooklyn.

Both geographically and culturally, the Prospect Heights neighborhood in Brooklyn has always been at the heart of the borough. Tucked onto Underhill Avenue, between Prospect Place and St. Marks Avenue is this sprawling 4-bedroom apartment vacation rental in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn (NY-12445). This apartment truly has one of the best locations from which to discover the borough. This flat is just a couple of blocks from Grand Army Plaza and its famous arch, Brooklyn’s answer to the Champs Elysees. Just to the south is the enormous Prospect Park, an architecturally-designed green space that rivals only Central Park. Adjacent to the park is the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens as well as the Brooklyn Museum which is one of the best museums in the United States. Oh, and the bars, restaurants, cafes and boutique shops of Park Slope are a short stroll away.

New York Accommodation: 4 berdroom rental in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn (NY-12445)

Now, finally, onto the apartment. This 4-bedroom accommodation’s signifigant space features a full-sized living room, kitchen and two bathrooms. The living room features a sunny window looking onto the street and plenty o’f room for entertaining. The open kitchen boasts cherry cabinets and stainless-steel appliances. Three of the four bedrooms have big windows and all offer a unique color and personality. Wood floors run throughout the apartment, a featuredifficult to find in Manhattan real estate.

Why is this 4-bedroom vacation rental apartment in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn a Hidden Gem?

If you’re interested in discovering Brooklyn firsthand, there isn’t a better starting point than from this 4-bedroom apartment. This location puts Brooklyn at your fingertips. And hey, Manhattan’s just a short subway ride away!

Today’s winner of the “Guess the Price” contest is Bob and the correct price for this one-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn is $2,600 per month. The winner is entitled to 10% off the agency fees for a vacation rental of 30 days or less.

This one-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn (NY-12430) is now published on our website with a full description and a complete set of pictures. Here are some other interesting details:

The Prospect Heights, Brooklyn Apartment:

One of the best features of this apartment is the street it is located on. The block has about 15 houses on each side and they are all townhouses. In front of every other property there is a tree, which helps to shade the whole block. Following up on this trend of serenity the back of the apartment has access to a private planted garden and deck.

Furthermore, the apartment is within walking distance of the 2,3,B,Q trains for easy access to Manhattan. For those looking for restaurants in the area, Park Slope is just on the other side of Flatbush Avenue and offers some of the best gourmet options in the city.  On the other hand if you are looking to do some mall shopping the Atlantic Center is just up Flatbush Avenue and offers a large grocery store, the retailer Target and other mall shops. The apartment is also within walking distance of the new Atlantic Yards development which is under construction and will include the new basketball arena for the soon to be Brooklyn Nets.

If you decide to rent this apartment check out side of these events going on in Brooklyn:

• The Nostalgia Train: From Manhattan to Brooklyn to the 1930s
• New York Events: The Floating Pool at Brooklyn Bridge

To see the original clues: Guess the Apartment Price: Brooklyn Duplex Townhouse

Once again, congratulations to Bob, the winner of the “Guess the Price” contest for this Brooklyn duplex townhouse apartment.

Check back soon for the next “Guess the Price” contest featuring a new apartment in New York, Paris, London or the South of France.

This duplex townhouse apartment is located near Downtown Brooklyn in the Prospect Heights section, just one block from Flatbush Avenue. The apartment has many features, which make it unique including many original details such as moldings and pocket doors, a private garden and a location on a quiet tree-lined street.

After a summer recess from the “Guess the Apartment Price” game we return to the action with this one bedroom apartment in Brooklyn. For those of you who have not yet played the “Guess the Apartment Price” game here is a review of how it works:

• Everyone is invited to play
• Guess the price that you think the apartment should be listed for on a monthly basis in the comments section
• The person who guesses the correct price will be offered 10% off the agency fee of a Vacation Rental (30 day or less rental)

Standout features about this one-bedroom Brooklyn apartment:

The apartment is a duplex in a private townhouse. The lower floor has a large living room, which is separated from the dining room and kitchen areas by original pocket doors. From the kitchen there is a door that leads out to the back garden and deck area. The outdoor space includes seating on the deck and plantings below.

The upper level of the apartment has a spacious bedroom with walk-through closet, a large office and a bathroom. There is also a washer and dryer in the apartment.

From the apartment there is easy accessibility to transportation including the 2,3 trains at Bergen Street 1 block away and the B,Q trains at 7th Avenue. Also for those needing access to Long Island Railroad the Flatbush Terminal is just a short walk from the apartment.

To help in determining the price we have included some links to other area apartments:

• A 1 Bedroom apartment rental in Brooklyn Heights (ny-12390) for $2,000 per month
• A 3 Bedroom rental in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn (ny-12296) for $4,500 per month
• A 1 Bedroom apartment rental in Fort Greene, Brooklyn (ny-12204) for $2,500 per month

Take a look at our Brooklyn, New York Furnished Apartment Rentals for other properties in the area before making your guess about the price of this apartment. 

For more information on the surrounding areas take a look at:

• Apartment rentals in Fort Greene / Clinton Hill Brooklyn
• New York Habitat offers rentals in Brooklyn Housing Boom

Ok, we have done our part in providing you the details that you need to come up with your best guess of the apartment price. You have until 2 P.M. tomorrow to make your guess. We will post the results and announce the winner at that time.

Rules:
10% discount on agency fees is only good for vacation rentals (30 days or less rental).
Only one guess allowed per e-mail address.
Discount is good for 30 days after you are notified that you are the winner.
The winner must provide a valid e-mail address.
In the event of a tie, the first person to guess the price closest to the correct price will be declared the winner.

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This contest is now closed.

You can view the result and the winner here: Guess the Price results: Brooklyn Duplex Townhouse
To see the apartment visit the one-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn (NY-12430)

The jig is up. The secret is out. People are flocking to Brooklyn in droves.

The reasonable prices, proximity to the city, and the quiet of living outside Manhattan have motivated buyers and renters alike to cross the bridge. Our article, New York Habitat offers rentals in Brooklyn Housing Boom, comments on the borough’s rise to fame. Within Brooklyn, New York Habitat has put the spotlight on a one-bedroom brownstone apartment (NY-11601) in the thriving neighborhood of Boerum Hill.
 
Furnished, One-Bedroom Apartment in Brooklyn:

“It was just perfect!”

In his review, Armand of the Netherlands raves about this “very nice apartment” and the services of New York Habitat. This one-bedroom accomodation is situated on the garden level of a brownstone. Primely located on tree-lined Wycoff Street, the apartment is merely two blocks in one direction from trendy Smith Street and, in the other direction, four blocks from the bustling Atlantic Avenue.

The 700 square foot apartment features decorative fireplaces and windows that look out onto a charming garden. The garden is maintained by the owners who reside in the floors above the rental and who have also proven to be incredibly helpful to the occupants.

Donna comments that the apartment “had everything we required for our stay and the hosts even supplied a high chair and some toys for our child.” Several families have rented this apartment, all of whom have appreciated the comfort of the apartment and of the “great family neighborhood.”

The brownstone is conveniently located near the F and G trains, which run along Smith Street. The F train is only three short stops away from Manhattan. A little further away are the B, M, N, Q, R, 2, 3, 4, and 5 trains at Atlantic Avenue, which also carry you into Manhattan.
 
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn:

Stretching from about Third Avenue to Court Street and from Schermerhorn Street to Douglass Street, Boerum Hill has overcome a see-saw of a history. By the 1960s, the neighborhood had drastically declined. It lost its name of Boerum Hill and was lumped together with several other neighborhoods to form the area called Gowanus or South Brooklyn.

Beginning in the 70s, a group of preservationists made it their mission to restore the area to its former glory. They began to inhabit and revitalize the 19th century brownstones that dominate the area. As the fruits of their labor began to flourish, new business arrived in the area, as well as interested renters and buyers. The neighborhood, then, reclaimed its previous name, Boerum Hill.

Today, Boerum Hill has become a showroom of renovated brownstones, new and trendy restaurants, a happening bar scene, and charming cafes. Smith Street and Atlantic Avenue have become hot spots for Brooklyn’s happy hour and the weekend night scene.

New York Magazine, in fact, named Smith Street “the most innovative, exciting restaurant row” in the city. Not only has Boerum Hill become a fun destination for Brooklynites, but tourists and even inhabitants of Manhattan are beginning to flock there.

What makes this Brooklyn brownstone a Hidden Gem?

New York Habitat currently has many apartments being offered in Brooklyn. This one-bedroom apartment stands out among the rest because of its charming location, the soothing garden view, and the accommodating nature of the owners. All in all, this apartment has proven to be a Hidden Gem.

Do you know of any happening bars or great restaurants in the Boerum Hill area? Leave a comment below.

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.

The Fort Greene/Clinton Hill areas are some of Brooklyn’s fastest developing neighborhoods because of their unique accessibility to the surrounding areas and desirable selection of apartments that can be found. Subway access to the neighborhood is available via the B,Q,R,M trains at DeKalb Avenue station to the West and via the A,C,G trains to the south.  The neighborhood is also a close walk to Manhattan because of it convenient access to the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. Therefore, renting an apartment in Fort Greene / Clinton Hill area allows for the luxury of more space and quieter neighborhoods while still be close to the offices in Manhattan.

The neighborhood is known for its restaurants from around the world. The main street for restaurants is DeKalb Avenue though restaurants can be found intermixed along the side streets as well. Some of the top restaurant finds in the neighborhood according to the Zagat Restaurant guide include Loulou a French Bistro, Luz specializing in fusion Latin cuisine, Mo-Bay for Caribbean and Zaytoons for Middle Eastern. Also, a short walk from apartments in the neighborhood is the Brooklyn landmark Juniors famous for both its cheeseburgers and cheesecakes. The neighborhood is also close to the Fulton Mall, which includes various retailers including Macy’s and the Atlantic Center, which includes a 24-hour supermarket and Target.

The neighborhood also has Fort Greene Park, which in the summer is ideal for playing tennis, having a BBQ or running on its manicured paths. The park also has a weekly farmers market on Saturdays where you can purchase local fruits, veggies and baked goods.

The neighborhood is dominated by brownstones and townhouses of various sorts though some pre-war high rises and new buildings can be found as well.

Students also find this to be a popular area for housing because of its proximity to Pratt Institute and Long Island University Brooklyn Campus. 

The neighborhood is expected to continue to grow in popularity with the development of the new Atlantic Yards project. The project designed by the renowned architect Frank Gahry, who also designed the Bilbao Museum, Walt Disney Hall in Los Angles and new complex at MIT, is expected to bring the area a new feel with several new high-rise apartment buildings, a new arena for the Nets basketball team and park land as well. As this area develops with the surrounding areas of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill are also expected to see development.

Remember when looking for an apartment to consider the outer boroughs as alternatives to Manhattan. Often you will find larger spaces at more reasonable prices. For those of you who have visited New York City before, staying in a new area opens doors to new restaurants, attractions like the Brooklyn Academy of Music and Brooklyn Museum and a different culture experience more like local New Yorkers experience on a day-to-day basis.