140 East 2nd Street, Unit 5H
Description
For those who love cooking, the...Step back into a time when homes were crafted with spacious living areas and thoughtful architectural details, like charming wall niches and elegant picture and floor moldings that blend function and style. Welcome to Unit 5H—a legal one-bedroom, one-bath home that is used as two large queen bedrooms. This recently renovated residence seamlessly combines the timeless elegance of pre-war architecture with modern conveniences in a pet-friendly, amenity-rich building.
For those who love cooking, the windowed, eat-in kitchen has been beautifully updated with sleek stainless steel appliances, expansive countertops, and space for a large breakfast table. The western exposure ensures the home is bathed in warm afternoon and evening sunlight.
Upon entering, you’re welcomed by a spacious foyer that can easily double as a home office. To the left, an elegant archway opens into the expansive living and formal dining area, where two large windows invite the beautiful late-day light inside.
The two large bedrooms offer a different light-filled atmosphere—one enjoys Western exposure, while the other benefits from Northern exposure. Both rooms are generously sized to accommodate queen-sized beds and additional furniture.
The recently renovated bathroom exudes classic charm with white subway tiles, sleek black flooring, and tasteful fixtures, all set within a bright windowed space.
140 East 2nd Street is a well-maintained pre-war elevator building, highly sought-after in the bucolic neighborhood of Windsor Terrace. Residents enjoy the convenience of a live-in superintendent, music recording studio, bike storage, laundry facility, stroller parking, a children’s playroom, common outdoor space, and a storage room. Low maintenance fees include internet and cable. It’s ideally situated near the F and G subway lines, Prospect Park, as well as local shops and restaurants.
Listing Agents
![Nigel Hall]()
nigel.hall@compass.comP: (917)-612-2244
![Margaret Simmons]()
meggie.simmons@compass.comP: (917)-855-8465
Amenities
- Common Garden
- Common Outdoor Space
- Playroom
- Common Media / Recreation Room
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Chef's Kitchen
Property Details for 140 East 2nd Street, Unit 5H
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 24 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $828 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 4.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
140 E 2nd St
Location
Building Information for 140 East 2nd Street, Unit 5H
Payment Calculator
$4,181 per month
30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest
$3,353
$0
$828
Property History for 140 East 2nd Street, Unit 5H
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2025 | Sold Manual | $640,000 |
| 10/25/2024 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 10/01/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $640,000 |
| 06/25/2019 | $573,000 | |
| 06/25/2019 | $573,000 +6.6% / yr | |
| 04/10/2019 | $570,000 | |
| 03/06/2015 | $436,000 | |
| 03/06/2015 | $436,000 | |
| 11/01/2014 | $400,000 | |
| 07/09/2012 | Permanently Off Market RealPlus #dff4b62d7d7298770b4eca5880d59934062c8d09 | $1,750 |
| 03/01/2011 | Permanently Off Market RealPlus #7c83b7a7165a9e4963ae2333c201909adcf8e39d | $280,000 |
| 10/16/2009 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #7c83b7a7165a9e4963ae2333c201909adcf8e39d | $280,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 140 East 2nd Street, Unit 5H
Schools near 140 East 2nd Street, Unit 5H
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 10 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 130 The Parkside PublicPK to 5 | ||
Middle 839 Public6 to 8 | ||
West Brooklyn Community High School Public10 to 12 | ||
MS 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation Public6 to 8 |
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