South Slope Open House Roundup

It’s time to take a peek inside some of the open houses that are taking place around the Slope this weekend. We’ve found four neighborhood gems with everything from original parquet floors and tin ceilings, to rec rooms and rooftop decks. Check out the details below:

471 18th Street, between 8th Avenue and Prospect Park West
Open House: Sunday, October 19, 1-2pm
Price: $410,000
Size: Studio, 1-bath
Details: First up is a 503-square-foot studio, last renovated in 2007. Look for maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, a large window and coat closet in the living area, and a spiral staircase leading to an open bonus area on the lower level with additional closet space. The building includes community washer and dryer, and a private gated parking area. Pets are allowed.
Contact: Brown Harris Stevens, 718-858-5739

523 8th Street, between 8th Avenue and Prospect Park West
Open House: Sunday, October 19, 11:30am-1pm
Price: $899,000 ($674 common charges)
Size: 2.5-bed, 1-bath
Details: Need a bit more space? Up north on 8th Street is a 2-plus bedroom (a smaller room could be used as an office or nursery) that boasts exposed brick, built-in storage, original parquet floors, tin ceilings, high-end kitchen appliances, tons of light and closet space, and a recently renovated bath. The building also has a laundry area, bike storage, and a private storage area. Pets are welcome.
Contact: Corcoran, 718-832-4193

491 12th Street, between 8th Avenue and Prospect Park West
Open House: Saturday, October 18, 1-3pm; Sunday, October 19, 1-3pm
Price: $925,000 ($750 common charges)
Size: 2-bed, 2-bath
Details: One look at this amazing (and private) rooftop deck (shown above) and you’ll be in love. It’s huge, with plenty of room for a comfortable sitting/barbecue area, and a separate play space for the kids. Inside, the duplex apartment is just as impressive, with a renovated kitchen, large closets, exposed brick, windows galore, and basement storage.
Contact: Corcoran, 718-369-8789

267 8th Street, between 4th and 5th Avenues
Open House: Sunday, October 19, 1-2:30pm
Price: $1,295,000 ($835 maintenance)
Size: 3-bed, 1.5-bath
Details: Last, but certainly not least, is an 1,876-square-foot duplex from Brown Harris Stevens that features an open living/dining area on the entry level, plus a rec room, private laundry area, and a bonus office space on the lower level. The apartment also includes a fantastic enclosed patio, and a huge walk-in closet that “will hold everything.” Pets are allowed.
Contact: Brown Harris Stevens, 718-399-4132

Photo via Corcoran