Brooklyn's TOP 10 Best Bargain Condo Buildings

By Sandra Herrera | From Great Listings Friday, June 9, 2017

Top Ten Most Affordable Brooklyn Condos Compared to Their Neighborhood Averages

While pre-war buildings have charm, new condo developments come packed with lavish amenities, fixtures, finishes, and modern layouts. Most of them are ideally located in up-and-coming or already high-end neighborhoods (looking at you, Williamsburg) and around nearby transportation and attractions.

So, for those of you looking to settle into these areas on a budget, we've compiled a list of the 10 most affordable Brooklyn condos compared to their neighborhood average price. All of the new developments below were completed in the last two years or are expected to be complete this year. Most are also $150k below what a condo typically goes for in their respective neighborhoods! Residences from Crown Heights, Brooklyn Heights, Williamsburg, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Flatbush, and Boerum Hill all made the cut.

10. Hello Sterling, 834 Sterling Place

Hello Sterling houses 54-units in the sought-after Crown Heights area and is one of many condos from developer Hello Living. The design aims to blend NYC industrial chic with California-style terraced exteriors that show off gorgeous Manhattan views. Residences feature sleek, open kitchens with the quintessential stainless steel appliances from Bosch, a washer/dryer, a spa-like bath with a deep soaking tub and rainfall shower, energy-efficient ductless HVAC in each room, and polishes concrete floors. The building itself boasts a fully-equipped gym and an elevator that opens onto the common roof deck. Manhattan is just 20 minutes away and there are plenty of transportation options to choose from - the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, and C trains, the S shuttle, and the LIRR. Nearby attractions include the Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Park, Brooklyn Zoo, Barclays Center, and more.

Hello Sterling has four two-bedroom residences on the market right now with prices starting at $785K and capping at $890K.

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9. The Standish, 171 Columbia Heights

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Average Listing Price/PPSF: $3,766,000 / $1,932

Average Neighborhood Price: $4,088,355

Savings: 8.6%

Neighborhood: Brooklyn Heights

Completion Date: Expected 2017

Coming from the site of the former Standish Arms Hotel, this reimagined luxury condominium is situated in one of the borough's most expensive neighborhoods, Brooklyn Heights. The historic building has been simply dubbed "The Standish" and when completed, will contain 29 residences infused with classic and modern details. Homes have what you'd expect for an average listing price of $3.766M - elevated ceilings, large bay windows, wide-plank Austrian white oak flooring, Carrara marble countertops and islands, custom-designed cabinetry, and bathrooms with rain showers, freestanding tubs, and mosaic walls and floors. Many homes boast views of the New York Harbor, the Manhattan skyline, and Brooklyn Heights. As for building amenities, The Standish offers 24/7 doorman and concierge services, a fitness studio, a playroom, a landscaped rooftop terrace, storage and bike spaces.

The Standish at 171 Columbia Heights has five units available with prices ranging from $1.29M for a one-bedroom unit to $7.135M for a 2,977-square-foot five-bedroom residence.

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8. The Nevins, 319 Schermerhorn Street

Issac Stern Architects

Average Listing Price/PPSF: $1,543,577 / $1,371

Average Neighborhood Price: $1,742,182

Savings: 12.9%

Neighborhood: Boerum Hill

Completion Date: Expected 2017

Boerum Hill is no stranger to luxury development and although the average listing price for The Nevins (319 Schermerhorn Street) is nearly 200K less than what a condo typical goes for in the area, it's still about $1.5M. Of course, the 21-story building was designed by renowned firms - Isaac Stern Architects with interiors by Andres Escobar & Associates, ensuring no detail has been overlooked. Apartments range from studios to three-bedroom full-floor units to duplexes with beautiful outdoor terraces. The location is arguably the best in Brooklyn and is just two stops away from Manhattan by train. Building amenities include a full-time concierge, state-of-the-art fitness center, a children’s playroom, landscaped roof deck with barbecue, private storage and bicycle storage.

There are six available listings at The Nevins with prices from $842K all the way up to $2.43M.

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7. 2100 Bedford Avenue

Rendering via Karl Fischer Architect

Average Listing Price/PPSF: $668,333 / $842

Average Neighborhood Price: $820,500

Savings: 22.8%

Neighborhood: Flatbush

Completion Date: Expected 2017

2100 Bedford Avenue is a rare and modern 71-unit condominium building not typical for Flatbush, the same area The New York Times called the city's next hottest neighborhood. Once completed, the building will house studio, one, two and three-bedroom residences designed with functionality and comfort in mind. Listing features include oversized windows, high ceilings, parquet wood flooring, a modern neutral color palette, high-end kitchens with spacious layouts, large breakfast bar islands, and top-of-the-line appliances, and bathrooms with textured porcelain tiles, deep soaking tubs, and luxury wood and stone vanities. Building amenities will include a communal lounge with a flatscreen TV and pool table, on-site parking, storage space, a virtual doorman, and an expansive landscaped rooftop terrace featuring skyline views of Prospect Park and beyond. The B, Q, 2 and 5 trains are all nearby and Lower Manhattan is just 30 minutes away.

There are nine available listings for 2100 Bedford Avenue with plenty of layouts to choose from. Studios start at $435K, one-bedrooms from $555K, and two-bedrooms from $875K. The most expensive listing has three bedrooms and an asking price of $1.1M.

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6. 419 Herkimer Street

419 Herkimer. Photos via Ideal Properties Group

Average Listing Price/PPSF: $645,000 / $674

Average Neighborhood Price: $809,803

Savings: 25.6%

Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant

Completion Date: 2015

419 Herkimer is an 8-unit boutique condominium in the promising neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant, a go-to destination for those wanting to get affordable prices without venturing too far from the city. Each residence boasts oversized windows, open layouts, and modern white and gray kitchens with Caesarstone countertops, glass backsplashes, and stainless steel appliances. Additionally, most units contain atrium ceiling heights and full height mezzanine spaces. An onsite bike storage, laundry room, and video intercom complete this new development. Transportation is located just around the corner at the Kingston-Throop A/C train stop.

Right now, there are six units on the market, some of which are ground-level duplexes. Prices for a one-bedroom apartment start from just $525K - well below the average neighborhood price of $809K.

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5. 46 North Henry Street

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Average Listing Price/PPSF: $1,156,333 / $1,001

Average Neighborhood Price: $1,569,998

Savings: 35.8%

Neighborhood: Williamsburg

Completion Date: 2016

This next new development comes from 46 North Henry Street, a 6-unit boutique condominium that stands just three stories tall in Williamsburg. Each residence comes with floor-to-ceiling windows, white oak flooring, exposed brick, a modern and spacious chef's kitchen, custom closets, spa-like bathrooms, and best of all, private outdoor space fit for entertaining guests. The BQE is nearby and the L train at the Graham Avenue stop is several blocks away.

There are just three units left in the building: a two-bedroom apartment for $895K and two duplex units starting at $1.149M.

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4. 447 Decatur Street

Rendering via Arc Architecture. Listing Photos via Citi Habitats

Average Listing Price/PPSF: $534,333 / $856

Average Neighborhood Price: $809,803

Savings: 51.6%

Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant

Completion Date: 2017

Scheduled for completion this year, 447 Decatur Street is located on a tree- and townhouse-lined block in Bedford Stuyvesant. While the design is undoubtedly modern for the area, the new condo development is graceful and understated with four stories and a rose-red brick and steel facade. There are six one- and two-bedroom residences including a ground floor duplex featuring a garden and lower patio, and a full-floor penthouse with a luxurious terrace. White oak floors, oversized windows, open layouts, and state-of-the-art kitchens remain the central theme in all residences. Designer touches extend to the bathrooms with Riobel, Grohe, and Kohler fixtures, patterned tiles, custom vanities from Spain, deep-soaking bathtubs, and showers by Maax. Building amenities for 447 Decatur Street include a bike room, video intercom, and common roof deck. Private storage is available for an additional fee. The A and C trains at Utica Avenue are just a few blocks away.

The average listing price is the most inexpensive on this list and roughly 275K below the average neighborhood price for a condo. There are just three listings: two one-bedroom apartments starting at $449K and one two-bedroom for $699K.

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3. TWO12 North 9th Street, 212 North 9th Street

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Average Listing Price/ PPSF: $890,000 / $1,271

Average Neighborhood Price: $1,569,998

Savings: 76.4%

Neighborhood: Williamsburg

Completion Date: 2015

212 North 9th Street was completed in 2015 and hosts 33 studio, one-, and two-bedroom condominiums, topped by three terraced penthouses. Interiors by The Meshberg Group feature oversized windowed walls, private terraces and balconies in most homes. All residences include elevated ceilings, ash gray hardwood flooring, wood and metal cabinetry, Bertazzoni, Bosch and Liebherr appliances in the kitchen, and Bosch washers and dryers. The building offers a dramatic two-story attended lobby, a rooftop mural by contemporary artist David Paul Kay, a Taschen art library, fitness studio, bike room, common outdoor terrace, and parking available for purchase. Transportation is extremely close as the L train is less than 5 minutes away.

Currently, 212 North 9th Street has just one 700-square-foot one-bedroom unit available for $890K.

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2. 179 Woodpoint Road

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Average Listing Price: $748,500

Average Neighborhood Price: $1,569,998

Savings: 109.8%

Neighborhood: Williamsburg

Completion Date: Expected 2017

Next up is 179 Woodpoint Road, a 14-unit new development in East Williamsburg set for completion this year. Not only is the average listing price for this building more than $821K less than the average sales price in the neighborhood, each unit comes with a private terrace and storage space for no additional fee! Other apartment features include open living room and kitchen concepts, floor-to-ceiling windows, and luxurious spa-baths with deep soaking tubs and steam showers. Residents will enjoy building amenities like a communal lounge, roof deck with outdoor kitchen, pet bath, bike room, and laundry room.

179 Woodpoint Road has four one-bedroom apartments available with prices from $730K to $779K.

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1. 143 Meserole Street

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Average Listing Price/PPSF: $695,250 / $1,115

Average Neighborhood Price: $1,569,998

Savings: 125.8%

Neighborhood: Williamsburg

Completion Date: 2017

Topping the list is yet another Williamsburg new development - a 10-unit, 6-story newly constructed condo at 143 Meserole Street. The apartment sizes aren't exactly huge (spanning 600-700 square feet) but layouts are thoughtfully designed and functional. Apartments have floor-to-ceiling windows, solid oak floors, nearly 10' ceilings, Caesarstone countertops with a waterfall edge, Bertazzoni Master cooking ranges, and private outdoor space in the form of a juliette or full balcony. This elevator and Fios-ready building offers just a couple of amenities which include a private lounge, showcasing original work from Brooklyn's Claire Cushman, and a virtual doorman.

143 Meserole Street has four listings on the market right now, all of which are one bedroom units with one bath. Prices are certainly very reasonable for the trendy neighborhood and start from $665K.

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