Kestrel is a post-war rental building located in Brooklyn's Kensington neighborhood, completed in 2014. The building is situated at 33 Caton Place, between Ocean Parkway and East 8th Street, and features 126 units across 8 stories. Residents benefit from a range of amenities, including a full-time doorman, a fitness center, and a rooftop terrace with sweeping views of Prospect Park.
Apartments at Kestrel are designed to provide a sense of tranquility, with features such as white oak flooring, oversized windows, and in-unit Maytag washer and dryer. Kitchens are equipped with Oyster CaesarStone countertops, stainless steel Whirlpool and Maytag appliances, and a breakfast bar. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs and Hansgrohe shower fixtures, with Wenge oak vanities topped with Silo stone.
The building offers a variety of community spaces, including a landscaped roof deck with grilling areas and private cabanas. Additional amenities include a children's playroom, resident lounge, and a work-from-home business center. The pet-friendly building also features a pet spa, ensuring that all residents, including furry ones, are well cared for. On-site parking and valet services add to the convenience of living at Kestrel.
This "luxury" high-rise offers "steep pricing" but delivers mixed results. While the "saint-like super" and "great front desk staff" earn consistent praise, the building struggles with "intermittent amenity access" and maintenance challenges. The property markets itself as upscale but residents note it's "not fully functional" despite the premium positioning. Best suited for those who value "dedicated doorman service" but aren't dependent on consistent amenity access.
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