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The Chocolate Factory, 689 Myrtle Avenue, #1C

Listing no longer available on CityRealty as of Aug 18, 2021
It previously was on the market for a total of 55 days.
Last Sold on Jul 26, 2011 for $450,000
2 beds, 1 bath | Approx. 1,222 ft2
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55 days on Market

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Key Details

  • Listed: Jun 24, 2021
    Days on Market: 55
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant (Brooklyn)
    Listing viewed 442 times
Monthly Common Charges: $758
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $611
Total Taxes & Fees: $1,369 ($1.12/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: -
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $7,111 ($5.82/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($210,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Owned by a juggler and an aerialist, the circus really is in town in this unique and wonderfully imagined 1222 square foot loft. Step this way into their version of the Big Top with 17’ ceilings and light streaming in through a breathtaking wall of windows. On ground level, there’s a newly renovated bathroom and a brand-new washer dryer, huge hallway closet, full ceiling height bedroom, a kitchen with a granite peninsula and an expansive living/dining room.

Ascend the spiral staircase to a second full ceiling height bedroom with a custom walk-in closet. With walls this huge, who wouldn’t want a projection TV? This loft comes with custom 10% light diffusing as well as complete black out blinds, so movie night parties are a cinch. An assembly used for aerialist silks is now holding a fun egg chair. The loft is at ground level, so avoiding the elevator is easy, yet privacy is guaranteed since the space cannot be viewed from the street.

You can gaze at the heavens, but passers by cannot see in making it perfect for a rehearsal space, photo studio or any creative pursuit imaginable. The Chocolate Factory was built in 1947 and converted to condos in 2003 introducing Brooklyn’s first green roof—a unique 5000 sq. ft. tranquil garden space with panoramic views of Manhattan and Brooklyn plus a rooftop atrium gym, giving you everything you need right at home. The building’s large capacity elevator makes for effortless moving in, visiting the roof deck or storing your bike in the bike room. There’s 24/7 video security and high-speed Verizon Fios internet included in the building’s common charges.

Wifi is also available to all residents on the roof if you prefer to work outside. The building just completed a facade renovation which will last for years to come. Right on the border of Bed Stuy and Clinton Hill, the bar and restaurant options abound.

Pratt campus and the shops and cafes on Myrtle Avenue are a short stroll away as is Herbert Von King Park and the Kosciuszko pool. Also conveniently located in the vicinity is Fort Greene Park, Wegmans and the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The G train is 2 blocks away.

Bike lanes and CitiBike stations are also all at your door. You came to New York to live in a loft! Come and get it!

(*Please note, while this apartment is currently configured as a 2-bedroom, this property’s legal description in the offering plan is a loft with one living area)

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Apartment Amenities

  • Washer/Dryer in apt.

About The Chocolate Factory, 689 Myrtle Avenue

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The Chocolate Factory, 689 Myrtle Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 57, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

15
Out of 44
+
24
Out of 36
+
10
Out of 39
+
8
=
57
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Attractive 4 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
No Canopy 1 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Well Done 1 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but OK 1 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Not Visible 0 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Enclosed 1 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Average Mix 2 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Some 2 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
10-15 1 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes 1 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
Yes, but Small 1 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Concierge:
None 0 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
None 0 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Conversion Year: 2006
  • Pre War
  • Garden
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Video Intercom
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room

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