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Featuring real estate articles and information to help real estate buyers and sellers. The Nest features writings from Georges Benoliel and other real estate professionals. Georges is the Co-Founder of NestApple and has been working as an active real estate investor for over a decade.

345 Montgomery Street, Unit 4H

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Welcome to The Dearborn, a distinguished pre-war residence built in 1928. Originally serving as a hotel for the Brooklyn Dodgers during their time at Ebbets Field, this historic building has since been thoughtfully converted into a cooperative. Today, it stands as one of Crown Heights’ most notable addresses, set within one of Brooklyn’s most vibrant and sought-after neighborhoods.

This beautifully renovated two-bedroom home is best described as spacious, light-filled, and effortlessly flowing. A thoughtfully designed layout, enhanced by an abundance of windows on multiple exposures, allows natural light to pour in throughout the day. With windows on opposite ends of the residence, both the living spaces and kitchen benefit from exceptional brightness-making even an ordinary sunny day feel extraordinary.

The home has been fully renovated from top to bottom, offering a true turnkey experience where nothing remains to be done beyond personalizing the space to your taste. Upon entry, the first bedroom sits to the left, featuring double closets and dual exposures that invite both soft morning light and serene evening ambiance. Continuing through, the full bathroom is appointed with a soaking tub and classic white subway tile, delivering a clean, timeless aesthetic.

Adjacent to the bathroom, a full-length closet provides generous storage, ideal for accommodating an extensive wardrobe. The second bedroom is a standout feature-impressively scaled and highly versatile. Positioned beside the living room, it offers the flexibility to function as an expansive primary suite, a secondary lounge, or an extension of the entertaining space. A secondary entrance seamlessly connects this room to the open-concept living and dining area.

The kitchen is both functional and visually striking, anchored by an extra-wide butcher-block island that complements the surrounding countertops. Sleek modern cabinetry is paired with a bold accent hue, adding a tasteful pop of color and personality to the space. Throughout the home, thoughtful upgrades include updated lighting, fresh paint, new fixtures, and beautifully refinished hardwood floors.

The Dearborn is a pet-friendly elevator cooperative that blends classic Brooklyn charm with modern conveniences. Residents enjoy a well-maintained building with a full suite of amenities, including a full-time live-in superintendent, two porters, laundry facilities, bike storage, rentable private storage, and a dedicated mail room.

Ideally located, the building offers excellent access to public transportation, with the 2 and 5 trains just two blocks away at Sterling Street, the B44 bus along Nostrand Avenue, and the Q train at Prospect Park within a short distance. Bordering Prospect Lefferts Gardens and moments from Franklin Avenue’s renowned restaurant row, the neighborhood offers an exciting mix of dining, shopping, and cultural destinations.

Monthly maintenance includes all utilities except cooking gas, adding to the ease of ownership.
Experience the perfect balance of space, style, and location-this move-in ready residence is a rare opportunity to own within a well-kept and historically rich building.



Written By: Georges Benoliel

Georges has been working in Wall Street for the last 16 years trading derivatives with hedge funds. He has been an active real estate investor for over a decade. Georges graduated from HEC Business School in Paris and holds a master in Finance from ESADE Barcelona.

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