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Crown Heights Rental 'The Dean' Offers Free Rent on Loft-Inspired Homes; One-Bedrooms from $2,740/Month

The Dean, a new mixed-use rental building offers free rent on select units. Image via EXR The Dean, a new mixed-use rental building offers free rent on select units. Image via EXR
The Dean, the striking new ODA-designed building in Crown Heights launched a new website and leasing for its rental apartments back in May. Units have been going quickly and there are currently 27 no-fee listings with select units offering free rent on a 13-month lease.

Located at the intersection of Franklin and Dean Streets, the development holds a 608 Franklin Avenue and 1040 Dean Street address, and brings 116 new studio to two-bedroom apartments to the neighborhood, along with space for six ground-floor retailers. There are no studios on the market but pricing for one-bedrooms start at $2,740/month and two-bedrooms at $2,931/month.
 
 
 
 
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Rising to 8 stories, The Dean is handsomely designed by ODA Architecture and features a bold, black-gridded façade with well-placed setbacks that serve as private outdoor space for some of the residences. Apartments have a loft-like design and are filled with light from the walls of warehouse-inspired windows.

Interiors are minimalist and feature hardwood floors and recessed lighting with white walls and clean finishes - perfect for creating a customized living space. Kitchens have a handsome custom gray palette with large countertops, tiled backsplashes, premium appliances, and plenty of storage - including built-in wine racks. Other features include walk-in closets, integrated Bluetooth speakers throughout, and spacious terraces in some units. White-tiled bathrooms have stone-clad tubs, large mirrors, and rainfall shower heads.
 
 
 
 
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Common areas have custom designs and furnishings like exposed woodwork, lighting features, and artwork. Residents have access to a plethora of amenities, beginning with an industrial-chic attended lobby with a lounge, a fitness center/yoga room, cold storage, a screening room, a business lounge, laundry on every floor, a landscaped courtyard with seating and picnic areas, and a greenhouse with year-round accessibility. There is also a furnished rooftop terrace with Brooklyn & Manhattan views, a chef's kitchen, and space for private events.

Leasing incentives apply to most listings and may advertise net effective rates. Visit CityRealty’s The Dean profile for listings and more photos or contact the leasing office for terms and pricing.
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