Overview
Just two blocks from the Q train and only minutes to Manhattan, Prospect Park, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 400 East 17th Street #600 puts you right in the heart of vibrant Ditmas Park. This renovated one-bedroom, one-bathroom co-op is move-in ready and sits on the 6th floor of a well-kept elevator building, giving you sweeping sky views and sunlight all day long.Step inside and you’ll find a spacious layout that starts with a welcoming foyer and flows into a bright living room and a king-size bedroom with double exposures. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with quartz countertops, modern cabinetry, and sleek appliances—perfect for everyday cooking or entertaining friends. The bathroom has also been refreshed, making the home completely ready for its new owner. Gleaming hardwood floors, generous closet space, and open windows throughout create a comfortable and airy feel, whether you’re working from home, relaxing, or tending to your plants.This home comes with a unique financial advantage: grant opportunities of up to $110, 000, even if you’re not a first-time buyer. These funds can help lower your interest rate, reduce your down payment, or cover closing costs—making it possible to start building equity for about the same monthly cost as renting. Even better, this co-op allows purchasing for a parent or child—making it a great option if you’re buying a home for a college student, helping your child start building equity, or looking for a safe and comfortable space for an elderly parent.The building itself offers convenience and security with a part-time doorman, live-in super, updated intercom system, laundry room, bike storage, and a parking garage (waitlist). Cats are welcome, dogs are not permitted.Outside your door, Cortelyou Road is filled with local favorites like Madeline, The Castello Plan, and Mimi’s, plus farmers markets, indie shops, and leafy streets that make Ditmas Park such a special place to call home.400 East 17th Street #600 isn’t just an apartment—it’s a lifestyle opportunity with both charm and financial flexibility. Come see for yourself why this home is such a rare find.