Outdoor space is hard to come by in Brooklyn, and this one is yours alone. Apartment 320 is a sunny two-bedroom, one-bath co-op in Terrace Gardens Plaza, a well-kept pre-war elevator building on a quiet, tree-lined block in North Midwood. Your own terrace sits just off the living room.
The five-room layout opens with a sunken living room that has a real sense of scale. Step out to the private terrace, which looks over East 17th Street and the buildings landscaped courtyard. Its a great spot for morning coffee, a few potted plants, or dinner outside on a warm night. Theres also a separate dining room with enough space for a full table, which is a rare find at this price point.
Primary bedroom fits a king-size bed with room to spare, and the second bedroom can fit a Queen and works well for guests, a growing family, or a proper home office. Hardwood floors and good closet space run throughout.
Home highlights
2 generously sized bedrooms, 1 bath
Private terrace off the living room
Sunken living room
Separate dining room
Hardwood floors
Maintenance: $1,250/month, including taxes
The building
Built in 1941, Terrace Gardens Plaza is a six-story co-op with 132 residences. It has an elevator, a part-time doorman, a full-time live-in super, an on-site laundry room, a bike room, and a shared courtyard. Theres a parking garage with a waitlist and monthly fee, and extra storage is available for a fee. Pets are allowed. Financing is allowed with 25% down, subject to board approval.
Transportation
Q train at Avenue H: about 0.1 miles away. Local service runs to Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Q train at Avenue J: about 0.2 miles away.
B and Q express at Kings Highway: a few stops south.
B6 and B11 buses: both run along Avenue J, just around the corner.
Grocery stores
Berry Goods Supermarket, 1413 Avenue J
Blue Ribbon Fruit and Market, 1308 Avenue J
Apna Bazar Farmers Market, 1234 Coney Island Avenue
Cafs
Caf Chocolat, 1417 Avenue J
Kosher Bagel Hole, 1423 Avenue J
Moka & Co., 1510 Elm Avenue
Coffee Redefined, 1409 Avenue M
Restaurants
Di Fara Pizza, 1424 Avenue J, the legendary Brooklyn slice
Jerusalem Steakhouse, 1319 Avenue J
Istanblue Kebab House, 1416 Avenue J
Estihana, 1217 Avenue J
Parks and green space
Kolbert Playground, Avenue L and East 17th Street, with a playground, ball courts, and a swing area
Brooklyn College campus, a short walk east, with its tree-lined quad
Midwood Playground, East 24th Street
There is a waitlist for parking
Showings are by appointment only.