A 1920s quasi-castle near parks, a highway overpass and a military fort
Living in the six-story, 60-unit co-op at 9524 Fort Hamilton Parkway puts residents at the nexus of an uncommon collection of the area’s features. The structure itself, which dates to 1928 and dwarfs the modest two-story homes that surround it, looks like the mashup of a mid-rise apartment dwelling and a Medieval castle. Large, rough-hewn stones fortify its base and frame select windows, while protruding brickwork serves as restrained ornamentation and parapets line the roofline.
A park’s swings and tennis courts sit directly across the street, while a monolithic swerve of the terminating Brooklyn-Queens Expressway looms next to and over it. The end of the block holds an entrance, marked with a historic cannon, to Fort Hamilton, a 176-acre active-duty military installation. Two blocks west, restaurants, pubs and essential shopping destinations line a busy avenue.
Former area resident and Keller Williams NYC agent Melissa Leifer says the co-op offers a desirable combination of square footage, a competitive price point and proximity to a subway stop and amenities. “It’s quiet. It’s residential,” she says. “I don’t think the noise from the BQE is too bad. But then I could be immune from living here so long.”
One thing she is sure of? It can be rough for car owners. “Parking is so bad over there. Everyone has a car, and there are no spots.”
Studios to two-bedrooms with competitive prices, some with bridge views
Homes in the co-op include studios to two-bedrooms. Studios start at 350 square feet and sell for $166,000 and up, and one-bedroom units measuring as large as 750 square feet list for $189,000 or more. Two-bedroom apartments up to 1,200 square feet ask $305,000 and higher. Many homes include prewar features of hardwood floors, ceilings measuring as much as 9 feet and baseboard and crown moldings. “The apartments are generally a good size for the money,” says Leifer. “The maintenance is on the lower end.” Units on higher floors offer impressive views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
A small but stylish lobby, live-in super and laundry facilities
The co-op’s prewar lobby is compact but charming, with a coffered ceiling and a black-and-grey checkerboard terrazzo floor. The building is staffed by a live-in super and has a shared laundry room. Storage is available for an additional fee.
Across from a renovated park, with shopping and nightlife close by
The co-op’s location provides an uncommon mix of city and quasi-suburban life. The building is opposite the more-than-8-acre John J. Carty Park, which recently underwent a renovation of over $5 million. Facilities include a recreation center, senior center, tennis courts, sensory-friendly play equipment and a media lab. The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is also across the street, providing a de facto “roof” or shade cover for parts of the green space. The popular private Poly Prep Country Day School is nearby. Additional green spaces to the south along the water include John Paul Jones Park, the Bay Ridge Promenade and Shore Road Park and Parkway. The nearest supermarket is Met Fresh on Third Avenue, about a 10-minute walk away. Leifer recommends the bi-level Foodtown, which is also located on the commercial corridor. In addition to food shopping, Leifer notes that Third Avenue is home to chains such as Starbucks and Walgreens, as well as dining and nightlife options. Popular spots include bistro Cebu, Irish pub The Wicked Monk and classic Italian restaurant Gino’s.
A quick walk to a local subway, with express bus stops to Manhattan
The co-op is around the corner from the R train at 95th Street and Fifth Avenue. The commute to Midtown Manhattan is about 45 minutes by train. An express bus stop can be reached in 10 minutes on foot, and the same trip takes about an hour. The drive to Midtown is about 40 minutes. Major roadways nearby include the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the Belt Parkway, and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge provides a quick connection to Staten Island. JFK Airport 17 miles east is about a 40-minute drive.
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Area Factors
Low Crime
Crime Score®
3/ 10
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
93/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
89/ 100
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Parks in this Area
John J. Carty Park
1 min walk
Basketball
Tennis
Trails
Bay Ridge Promenade
8 min walk
Bike Trails
Trails
Tom McDonald Triangle
12 min walk
Picnic Area
Trails
Dan Ross Playground
14 min walk
Playground
Shore Parkway Greenway
2 min drive
Patrick O'Rourke Playground
3 min drive
Basketball
Playground
McKinley Park
3 min drive
Dog Park
Tennis
Trails
Russell Pederson Playground
4 min drive
Basketball
Soccer
Tennis
Dyker Beach Park
4 min drive
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
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