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88 Brooklyn Avenue
Last updated on Feb 23, 2026

88 Brooklyn Avenue

Affordable Crown Heights prewar HDFC co-op with income caps at 120% AMI, featuring classic details like high ceilings and parquet floors. Units range from move-in ready to renovation opportunities, all with exceptionally low maintenance and convenient subway access.

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Overview of 88 Brooklyn Avenue

88 Brooklyn Avenue is a prewar co-op building located in Crown Heights, offering affordable homeownership through HDFC income restrictions capped at 120% AMI. The building features classic architectural details including high ceilings, original parquet flooring, and expansive entry foyers across its studio, one bedroom, and converted two bedroom units. Income limits range from $130,440 for single person households to $216,120 for six person households, making it an accessible entry point into Brooklyn homeownership.

The building combines original prewar charm with modern conveniences, featuring a marble lobby, video entry system, and live-in superintendent. Residents enjoy access to a shared courtyard and pet friendly policies with board approval. Units vary significantly in condition, from newly renovated apartments with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and in-unit washers and dryers to original condition units that present renovation opportunities for buyers willing to customize their space.

Located in the heart of Crown Heights, the building offers convenient access to cultural institutions including the Brooklyn Children's Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The neighborhood has gained recognition for its dining scene, with nearby restaurants like Uotora, Gloria's Caribbean Cuisine, and Colina Cuervo earning mentions in New York Magazine. Transportation options include multiple subway lines (A/C, 3, LIRR) and bus routes, providing approximately 30 minute commutes to Manhattan.

The building's units showcase typical prewar layouts with windowed eat in kitchens, full bathrooms, and generous living spaces. Many apartments feature southern or eastern exposures for natural light, while some units on higher floors offer northern exposures. The mix of move in ready and renovation opportunity units, combined with exceptionally low maintenance fees, makes this building particularly attractive to first time buyers and those seeking affordable Brooklyn ownership.

Doorman
None
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1905
Apartments
Floors
4
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • Pre War
  • Walk Up
  • Video Intercom
  • Courtyard
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Live-In Superintendent
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Pros & Cons

  • HDFC affordable homeownership with income restrictions up to 120% AMI
  • Prewar building with high ceilings and original parquet flooring
  • Marble lobby with video intercom system
  • Live-in superintendent
  • Shared courtyard access
  • Pet friendly building with board approval
  • In-unit washer and dryer in select units
  • Low maintenance fees
  • Near Brooklyn Children's Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden
  • Access to A/C, 3, and LIRR subway lines
  • 30 minute commute to Manhattan
  • Windowed eat in kitchens
  • Multiple unit layouts from studio to converted two bedroom
  • Southern and eastern exposures in many units
  • Near acclaimed restaurants featured in New York Magazine
  • Walk up building without elevator
  • Income restrictions limit eligible buyers
  • Units vary significantly in condition requiring potential renovation

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