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488 Ocean Parkway

Kensington, Central Brooklyn, Brooklyn, 11218

$1,875

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Posted 224 weeks ago, Immediate Move-In

1 Bed

1 Bath

Listing by Gabriel Dean, Douglas Elliman

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DESCRIPTION

Welcome home to your extra large, totally renovated one bedroom apartment with tree-top views in Kensington. Your new home offers features a brand new kitchen, refurbished bath, gleaming new hardwoods, a large foyer which can double as a home office or formal dining, a spacious living room with southwestern exposure for an abundance of natural light, and dining area off the kitchen. The master bedroom can easily fit a king-sized bed and additional furniture and features two deep closets. Additionally, there is a full linen closet and two massive closets for extra storage along the entrance hallway. This quiet gem is nestled in the back of a well-maintained elevator building, live-in super, laundry in the building, bike room ($25 per year/available) and storage units ($30-$45 per month/available), and an indoor garage ($200 per month/waitlist). Walk to hip restaurants, bars, weekly Farmer's market and shopping along Cortelyou Road, great Ditmas Park restaurants and bars like Lea, Castello Plan, The Purple Yam, Sycamore and in Kensington; Hamilton's, La Loba Cantina, Fina Pizza Bar and Brancaccio's. Stroll down Ocean Parkway's Greenway to Brooklyn's crown jewel outdoor space, Prospect Park with barbecue areas, bike paths, the Lefrak Center at Lakeside, hiking and year-round festivals. Minutes from Q train on Cortelyou Road, F train Ditmas Avenue stop, and Express Bus service offering quick and easy access to Manhattan and beyond. Board approval required.

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AMENITIES

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Dogs Allowed

Cats Allowed

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KENSINGTON

Surrounded by Windsor Terrace, Borough Park, and Flatbush, Kensington is a diverse, peaceful neighborhood. There's a large Orthodox Jewish population, which has made its mark on the neighborhood with kosher eateries and religious buildings. That said, the majority of new people moving here are young professionals seeking a large, affordable apartment.

Fun Facts and History of Kensington

While Kensington was originally settled as part of The Town of Flatbush, the land wasn't used for much. It wasn't until 1737 that the area was properly settled by the British as farmland. Kensington would be used for agricultural purposes throughout the 1700's and 1800's.

It wasn't until 1885 that Kensington was turned into a residential neighborhood. The Ocean Parkway, finished in 1880, helped make the area popular. Businesses started popping up next to it, as did apartment complexes. By the 1920's, Kensington was full of people.

Kensington ran into some issues around the 1950's and 60's…

Kensington Apartments, 11218 Apartments

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The apartment is a unit offered at a monthly price of $1,875. Both cats and dogs are allowed, but as always, double check with the manager about any specific pet concerns you may have.

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