Kent Avenue has been the forefront for new development in Brooklyn with its location extending from Clinton Hill north into Williamsburg along the East River and then into Greenpoint.
It has offered many unused industrial buildings and vacant lots which have been prime candidates for conversion to apartment complexes. Today we will look at a few buildings in this area where New York Habitat has furnished rentals.
Schaefer Landing:
Situated at the southwestern corner of Williamsburg, this two-building complex was opened in 2006 and features a mix of rental and condo units. The building is located on Kent Avenue and offers spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, the East River and the Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges.
The complex features a large outdoor public space, a direct stop on the water taxi and a gym within the building. The closest subways are the J,M,Z train at Marcy Avenue and the L train at Bedford Avenue.
If you like the hipster atmosphere of the neighborhood, have a look at other apartment rentals in Williamsburg.
970 Kent Avenue:
Located in Clinton Hill, this renovated building features large, loft-like spaces with plenty of light and easy access to the G train. The building features a gym, a children’s playroom and a large shared garden.
New York Habitat is currently featuring a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in this building in Clinton Hill (NY-14154) [This apartment is not longer available as of June 11, 2012]. Please have a look at some of our accommodations in Clinton Hill as well as in surrounding Fort Greene and Prospect Heights.
Greenpoint Avenue
This building is another renovated space, formerly the Greenpoint post office branch. The space has been completely gutted and features large one-bedroom, two-bedroom and four-bedroom lofts.
The building is located near the G train at Greenpoint and Manhattan Avenue Station, which offers easy connections to the 7,E,V trains in Long Island City to reach Midtown Manhattan in about 15 minutes.
New York Habitat features several units in the complex including a one bedroom loft in Greenpoint (NY-11599), this two bedroom loft in Greenpoint (NY-12073) and a four bedroom loft in Greenpoint (NY-11890). Plenty of other apartments are also available in Greenpoint.
To learn more about the neighborhoods of Brooklyn, take a look at our other blog posts on Park Slope, Ft. Greene/Clinton Hill, and New York in Song – Living in Brooklyn.
New York Habitat would be glad to work with you to find the perfect vacation accommodation, furnished apartment rental or roommate share in the Brooklyn building of your choice.
I am planning to move to New York for a couple of months.
I know that the life in Brooklyn is cheaper than in Manhattan, but does anybody know, which areas have the higher cost of living in Brooklyn? Are they still cheaper than in Manhattan?
Hi Lise,
I would say that Dumbo is the most expensive area in Brooklyn (can be as expensive as Manhattan). Then comes Brooklyn Heights or Park Slope, where an apartment is less expensive than its equivalent in Manhattan.
Basically, the farther you are from Manhattan, the cheaper it is.
I would, however, suggest you inquire more about the neighborhood you plan to live in before you book an apartment, as the environment can really vary from one area to another.
If you need more details about a specific neighborhood, I would be happy to help you.
I think I will book in Fort Greene. Do you have information about this neighborhood in particular?
Hi Lise,
I suggest you read the blog we have: Apartment rentals in Fort Greene / Clinton Hill Brooklyn.
While booking your apartment, do not hesitate to ask questions to our agents, they will provide you with many details.
I have lived in Williamsburg in brooklyn for almost 2 years now in an apartment that I found through New York Habitat. It has been great to this point. I love the area and everything that one really needs is within walking distance. I will probably be here for much more time to come and I am happy to be in Brooklyn.
I have my niece going for summer session in Julliard’s school. I think Brooklyn is definitly the area I would recommed her. That would be the perfect occasion to experience roommate living situation!!!
Thank you for sharing this very interesting and informative post.