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1209 Dekalb Avenue

Colony 1209 is a striking 5-story rental apartment building in Bushwick, Brooklyn, completed in 2013 with 120 apartments. The building features an interesting asymmetrical design, numerous amenities including a speakeasy lounge and rehearsal studios, and apartments with modern finishes and appliances.

Overview of 1209 Dekalb Avenue

Located in the vibrant Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, Colony 1209 at 1209 Dekalb Avenue is a striking 5-story rental building completed in 2013 by the Read Property Group. Designed by Kutnicki Bernstein, the building features an intriguing asymmetrical façade with blue and gray sections that vary in height, creating a visually engaging presence along Dekalb Avenue.

The building offers a wide array of amenities, including a 24 hour doorman, on-site parking, a landscaped courtyard, and a roof deck. Residents can enjoy a variety of recreational spaces such as a gym, a screening room with a pool table, and a unique "speakeasy" lounge equipped with rehearsal studios, a pinball arcade, and shuffleboard courts.

Apartments at Colony 1209 are designed with modern living in mind, featuring open living rooms with pass-through kitchens, stainless steel appliances, deep soaking tubs, and in-unit washers and dryers. The interiors are noted for their distinctive dark paint tones, including navy, gray, and emerald, complemented by hardwood flooring.

Conveniently located across from the Bushwick Leaders High School and near the M and J subway lines, Colony 1209 offers both accessibility and a dynamic urban lifestyle. The building also provides incentives such as three months free rent on select apartments, making it an attractive option for renters seeking a blend of style and convenience.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Rental

Year Built

2013

Apartments

120 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Bushwick (Brooklyn)

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Amenities

Attended Lobby
Concierge
FT Doorman
Post War
Garden
Rooftop Terrace
Elevator
Mail Room
Event Room
Lounge
Fitness Center
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Courtyard
Laundry Room
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Bike Room
Game Room

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at Myrtle Ave and Cedar 0.14 miles

at Patchen Ave and Broadway 0.18 miles

at Broadway and Myrtle Ave 0.40 miles

Pros & Cons

"Speakeasy" lounge
Rehearsal studios
Some balconies
Laundry room
Indoor bocce court
Landscaped courtyard
Screening room with pool table
Roof deck
Pinball arcade
Close to Subway

Many apartments
No bicycle room

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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Architecture

30+ remarkable

20-29 distinguished

11-19 average

< 11 below average
Location

27+ remarkable

18-26 distinguished

9-17 average

< 9 below average
Features

22+ remarkable

16-21 distinguished

9-15 average

< 9 below average
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This residential building offers "basic" accommodations with "no-frills" service since switching from concierge to security staff. Maintenance "could use attention," with some noting "delayed upkeep" of common areas. Management's "hands-off approach" may not suit those seeking white-glove service.

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Editorial Coverage

Newly Listed One-Beds at 1209 Dekalb from $2,150/Month Thursday, January 11, 2018

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Colony 1209

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