{"id":10802,"date":"2025-07-15T04:51:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T04:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/10802\/"},"modified":"2025-07-15T04:51:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T04:51:03","slug":"midwood-one-bedroom-with-sunken-living-room-asks-275k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/10802\/","title":{"rendered":"Midwood One-Bedroom With Sunken Living Room Asks $275K"},"content":{"rendered":"

This generously sized one-bedroom has a practical layout and some period features.<\/p>\n

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Photo via Engels & Volkers<\/p>\n

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This one-bedroom could use some TLC, but it has some period features, like arched doorways and a sunken living room, and is listed at under $300,000. On the second floor of 901 Avenue H in Midwood, it is also generously sized with a practical layout.<\/p>\n

Known as The Colonial when it first opened for renters, the red brick building was designed by the busy firm of Kavy & Kavovitt, architects of hundreds of apartment buildings in Brooklyn and Queens in the 1930s and 1940s. Plans for this six-story Midwood building were filed in 1938.<\/a> An early brochure<\/a> for the building boasted units including spacious foyers, bathrooms with colored tile, built-ins, and \u201cmore closets than rooms.\u201d<\/p>\n

Based on that brochure, this unit appears to have largely retained its original layout with that promised closet space. A short entry hall opens to a large foyer with an original niche with shelves. From the foyer there is access to the kitchen, the living room, and a hallway leading to more closet space and the full bath and bedroom. There are wood floors and white walls and trim throughout.<\/p>\n

An arched doorway leads to the large sunken living room. The steps still have their Art Deco curved railings.<\/p>\n

The kitchen hasn\u2019t gotten a recent update, so there is room for improvement. There are laminate cabinets with wood trim, faux wood laminate counters, and black appliances.<\/p>\n

The bedroom has the bonus of two exposures for some cross-ventilation. Two sets of mirrored doors open to the closet space and there is also storage above.<\/p>\n

In the bathroom the bright blue wall tile is original along with the tub and built-in laundry hamper. A later renovation added new floor tile, a vanity, and medicine cabinet.<\/p>\n

Amenities in the building include a live-in super, laundry, and bike storage. There are also storage cages, although the listing doesn\u2019t mention if there is a waiting list or additional fee. Maintenance for this unit is $690 a month. The listing does note that a J-51 abatement<\/a> ends this year.<\/p>\n

Listed with Frank Tamayo and Luis Martinez of Engel & Volkers, it is priced at $275,000. What do you think?<\/p>\n

[Listing: 901 Avenue H #2A<\/a> | Broker: Engel & Volkers] GMAP<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n\"aThe building in 2016. Photo by Joe Strini for PropertyShark<\/a><\/p>\n

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