Contemporary living eased into a traditional Brooklyn enclave
With its cache of detached and semi-detached single-family homes and duplex rowhouses, Dyker Heights reads more suburban than most neighborhoods in New York City. Dyker Gardens, a 146-unit condominium building in a northern section of the neighborhood, is an anomaly — not that that’s a bad thing. On the contrary, the 2022 construction designed by David Bers Architecture of Brooklyn is a very well-thought-out building that acknowledges the neighborhood’s architectural context and brings an approachable form of luxury to an area anchored by moderate housing. In keeping with the vicinity’s character, the building maintains a modest three-story profile despite its density. Facades alternate between horizontal panels of red and gray bricks, reflecting the area’s dominant housing material while seeming to reduce the scale of the building (which stretches for at least half the block on its 63rd Street side). About 40,000 square feet of recreational amenities sit on the rooftop, and the building’s double-height lobby with a hanging chandelier is as impressive as any other contemporary city condominium. Unit sizes range from studios to three-bedrooms and are competitively priced. For those seeking the conveniences of modern urban living in a suburban-style neighborhood, Dyker Gardens is an inviting option.
Trendy details permeate studios to three-bedroom units
One-bedroom units make up the majority of stock at Dyker Gardens, while two-bedrooms fall at a distant second and three-bedrooms and studios are outliers. At its two-year mark, the building is still in pristine condition and the aesthetic remains contemporary. All living spaces are open. White-lacquered push-to-open overhead kitchen cabinets contrast with standard, dark-hued base cabinets that sit below white countertops. Kitchens are equipped with stainless steel appliances and a washer-dryer combo is usually in a closet nearby. Black hardware in bedrooms and closets throughout apartments also stands out against white doors. A courtyard in the building’s center provides natural light to inner units, but also allows private backyard space for the surrounding bedrooms on the ground floor. Many residences have small balconies, including courtyard-facing ones on the second and third floors. Potential buyers should note that an elementary school opened at the eastern end of the block in 2024; its playground separates Dyker Gardens from the structure. As a result, all eastern-facing balconies are enclosed in glass.
A wide range of unit sizes, reasonably priced
Homes at Dyker Gardens vary in price. While most one-beds fall within the 625- to 795-square-foot range, a few are below 600 square feet, and some get as large as 985 square feet. A 560-square-foot one-bedroom cost $529,800 in the summer of 2024 and one at 795 square feet sold for $638,000 in the spring of 2023. Strangely enough, no studios are less than 625 square feet and prices start at $518,000. Most two-bedrooms have two bathrooms and can get as large as 1,216 square feet, priced at $988,000. The smallest two-bedrooms are 811 square feet, one of which cost $770,000 in August of 2024. Very few three-bedrooms exist and a 1,149-square-footer cost $1.1 million in the fall of 2024.
A full suite of amenities that surprises
Dyker Gardens embraces its accessible style of luxury without reservation, defying expectations for its traditional setting. Perks and extras here mirror buildings in trendier parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan. On the turfed rooftop, residents enjoy a two-lane running track, a half ball court, a small playground, barbecue grills, several lounge areas and unobstructed views of the Verrazzano Bridge. Down on the first floor is a fully equipped fitness center and a large residents’ lounge sectioned off for socializing and working from home. Residents are served by two lobbies, with one each on 63rd and 64th streets. A 24-hour attendant is always on-hand, and the building manager is a resident. Bike storage is available and there is underground parking with spaces going for as low as $70,000.
Brooklyn’s largest Chinatown is two train stops away but various shops are closer
“I think most of the residents that choose to live here come because of how close it is to Chinatown,” notes a representative at the Dyker Gardens sales office, who did not give their name. Indeed, the area around Dyker Gardens attracts a large Chinese community, thanks in part to its proximity to Sunset Park’s Chinatown, which is only two subway stops away on the N train. “The grocery shopping in Chinatown is good,” artist Stephanie Shih tells Resy of Brooklyn’s first and largest Chinatown. Shih also recommends Roast 28 and LaoJie, among other small restaurants in the densely packed neighborhood, for authentic Chinese meals. Closer to the building, the commercial strip one-and-a-half blocks away on 11th Avenue is a mixture of storefronts that reflect the various ethnic groups that have moved in and out of the area over the decades. Although small Chinese commercial businesses dominate the strip, Faicco’s — a large Italian butcher serving fresh cuts of pork and other meats — in addition to a few Italian restaurants like Mama Rao’s and smaller Egyptian shops, weave in and out of each other. Scaturro’s on 11th Avenue is the closest non-specialty supermarket, offering everything from fresh fruit to everyday grocery items. The Quaker Parrot Park at the Dust Bowl and the adjacent tennis courts are accessible by foot, but it’ll take about 18 minutes.
Easy highway and subway access
Not surprisingly, most people living in and around Dyker Gardens own a car. The Fort Hamilton Parkway, which connects drivers to other major roads within Brooklyn, takes only six minutes, and seven minutes westbound on 65th Street exits onto Interstate 278. Alternatively, residents can catch the N and W trains at the Fort Hamilton Parkway or the D at the New Utrecht Avenue station six minutes away.
Collateral AnalyticsCollateral Analytics
Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.
Black Knight®Black Knight
Black Knight’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.
First AmericanFirst American
First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.
Quantarium
Current List Price
Sold Price
Area Factors
Low Crime
Crime Score®
3/ 10
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
79/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
85/ 100
Sources: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com, Walk Score
Sources: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com, Walk Score
WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com, Powered by CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks. Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Environmental risk data is provided by First Street Foundation® and is designed to approximate risk and not intended to include all possible scenarios.
Parks in this Area
Lt. Joseph Petrosino Park
14 min walk
Basketball
Playground
Leif Ericson Park
15 min walk
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
McKinley Park
2 min drive
Dog Park
Tennis
Trails
Rappaport Playground
3 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Waterpark
Dan Ross Playground
3 min drive
Playground
Dyker Beach Park
4 min drive
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Patrick O'Rourke Playground
4 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Gravesend Park
4 min drive
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Rainbow Playground
4 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Disclaimer: Please note that this building may not be in these schools' attendance zones.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
