Any brownstone-loving family that wants modern finishes without co-op red tape can lock in a three-bed home with a private skyline roof deck by using Sponsor Residence #2 at 359 13th Street, because its board-free condo status, low monthlies, and brand-new interiors deliver turn-key Park Slope living at a price rivaling many two-bed resales.
| Ask / PPSF | Size | Beds / Baths | Outdoor | Monthlies (CC + Taxes) | Sponsor Perks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$2.075 M (≈ \$1,836 / ft²) | 1,130 ft² | 3 BR • 2 BA | Private roof deck w/ Statue-of-Liberty & harbor views | \$721/mo (\$344 CC + \$377 taxes) | Board-free closing; 80 % financing allowed |
359 13th St. #2 – Park Slope Condo Conversion (3 units, gut-renovated 2024). All showings by appointment; sponsor pays standard NYC/NY State transfer taxes, per offering plan notes.
Why this unit is a Brooklyn first-pick
Strengths
- True brownstone vibe, brand-new guts – 6-inch wide-plank floors, exposed beams, and a waterfall Taj Mahal quartzite island blend historic scale with luxe finishes.
- Sun-splashed triple exposure – oversized south & rare west windows flood the living space; north-facing bedrooms stay cool for sleeping.
- Private rooftop oasis – unobstructed skyline + harbor views without the co-op roof-deck sign-up sheet.
- Low carry & fast close – \$721 total monthlies and no board package mean investors can place a tenant (≈ \$6,500/mo market rent) inside 45 days.
- School & park trifecta – zoned for P.S. 321* and a five-minute stroll to Prospect Park; F/G/R subway cluster within 0.4 mi for Manhattan commuters.
Watch-outs
| Concern | Mitigation |
|---|---|
| Second-floor walk-up (no elevator) | Position as “brownstone authenticity + lower monthlies”; luggage only once a week. |
| Three-unit condo means limited amenity share | Counter with private roof deck & in-unit W/D. |
| Built in 1930 → buyers may assume outdated systems | Highlight 2024 gut renovation + new C of O in offering plan. |
Next steps I can prep
- Six-month Park Slope 3-BR condo comp sheet to validate price < \$1,900/ft².
- Closing-cost comparison (sponsor vs. typical resale).
- Open-house script focused on roof-deck lifestyle and board-free speed.
Agent: Sydney Harewood
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