Cobble Hill and Brooklyn Heights still have the flavor of New York in the 1800's. You can almost hear the clip-pity clop of horse hooves and the clank of wagon wheels as you walk along the tree shaded streets or sit on the stoop of the brownstone houses.
Cobble Hill is the high point on the edge of Brooklyn over looking the entrance to New York harbor. In the 1700's New York harbor was far busier exporting goods to Europe than importing. Since ships could not return empty and light cobble stones were carried in the holds for ballast. These were dumped on the hill which became called Cobble Hill. (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobble_Hill,_Brooklyn)
In the 1800's the city spread and the stones were used to pave the streets. After the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge the ridge to the south became a prime residential area. The neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill were home to NY upper and middle class of the time. Lavish and grand brick brownstone buildings were built.
Because the area is Landmarked the brownstones and brick houses have been restored within historical guidelines that preserve that areas aura and charm.
This apartment is in one such brownstone on Clinton Street near the restored Cobble Hill Park.
I occupies the street facing half of the second floor of a building near lot so there are windows on the South and West walls bathing the space in sunlight light.
When you enter you are struck by the height of the ceiling. Fourteen feet, at least.
The main room has 2 big windows, and an ornamental fireplace. The hardwood floors have been sanded and stained.
There is a through the wall air conditioner.
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| The refrigerator will not be there (neither will the ladder and pails. ; ) |
A new dining area and kitchen has been built in the front, off the living room It has a big window over looking Clinton Street.
The renovation is a cooks delight from the tile floor, to the big granite counter and the deep sink with quality fixtures.
There are new, handsome, dark wood cabinets.
The second half of the apartment uses the space vertically.
There is a large loft bedroom with closets.
It is large enough for almost any bed and also have room to dress. There is enough height for 6 foot all people to stand and walk straight.
The room overlooked by the loft is big and bright with an ac.
It also has a beautiful hardwood floor.
The big windows face an unobstructed area.
Directly below the loft is a new tiled bathroom.
It is spacious with new fixtures. It also has a window for light and ventilation. .
Across from it are two good size closets.
I have the keys to this apartment and will be happy to show it to you.
Feel free to call and make an appointment 917-597-4788.
Gramercy is the neighborhood surrounding the petite private Gramercy Park, between 21st and 18th streets and Third avenue and Park Avenue South. The name comes from the Dutch words meaning swamp nd knife, because of the shape of the swap that was originally at the spot. Later it became the Gramercy Farm and in 1833, to preserve some open space as the city expanded northward on Manhattan, it was purchased and landscaped into a garden park. 
This is a one bedroom apartment on 50th Street between 3rd and 2nd Aves. It has a great view of the
