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Looking for apt/loft/duplex in PH - possibilities? options? — Brooklynian

Looking for apt/loft/duplex in PH - possibilities? options?

insight_photo
insight_photo
edited November -1 in Prospect Heights
Hey all, I'm new to the forum but have lived in various places in PH for a few years. I *love* this area, and would like to stay here as long as I can. I love my place (700sq ft loft w/800sq ft private roof that I've fully updated/redecorated), but am realizing I'm maxed out on rent while not getting enough space. Between working from home, being an artist, and having an extensive costuming habit, I need more like 1,000+ sq ft -- and I can't do roommates. Yikes. I've been looking for a loft or duplex with outdoor area -- anyone have any leads beyond craigslist?

I've posted the below on CL, if you may know of a non-standard option in the area. I'm very good with non-standard (odd arrangement, buildout needed, adapted commercial space, etc)! Failing that, may just need storage or art studio...

Thanks muchly!

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Looking for:

- an open layout 1-2bd apt, duplex or loft with wood floors, 1,000-2,000sq ft
- sizeable outdoor access
- updated bathroom/kitchen, or ability to update
- can handle buildout, if needed, if the price is right on the rent

i'm really searching for a live/work space, since i am an artist who also works from home. i'm also a professional events planner, and would love a location where i can host occasional events (drinks, BBQ, acoustic live music). my personal budget is $1500ish but can go up to $1,800-2,000 if i can monetize location via events. another option is a duplex with the bottom floor is suitable for an art studio that i can share with one other person (works best if it's got its own door to the outside). i've got excellent credit & steady income. currently live in a smaller version of what i'm looking for, so am in no rush unless the perfect place comes along.

Comments

  • snowboarding
    snowboarding
    Honestly, your best bet is to look along the L train in bushwick. The morgan ave and jefferson st stops are full of huge loft spaces that many artists use for live/work. Ours is a block from the subway and it is 1,000 sq feet and they can go from 1,500-1,800 (depending on how 'built' the loft is) Also, obviously the further you move from the subway you can get even larger spaces for cheaper.
  • insight_photo
    insight_photo
    Surely. But then it wouldn't be my beloved PH. I have zero interest in living in Bushwick. And there are loft-like spaces around here; they're just rare.
  • ben
    ben
    There's a place on Sterling just off of the corner of Nostrand (north side of the street btwn Nostrand and Rogers) that I remember seeing advertised that was a live/work type space. It's a storefront plus some living quarters, maybe in the rear, maybe upstairs, I don't remember exactly. I can't find the ad I saw but there is still a sign on the door with a number, might be worth checking out if you're over that way.
  • lo kee
    lo kee
    Ben wrote: There's a place on Sterling just off of the corner of Nostrand (north side of the street btwn Nostrand and Rogers) that I remember seeing advertised that was a live/work type space. It's a storefront plus some living quarters, maybe in the rear, maybe upstairs, I don't remember exactly. I can't find the ad I saw but there is still a sign on the door with a number, might be worth checking out if you're over that way.
    That's crown heights.
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