Kung may mata ka para sa disenyo at hinahangad mo ang tanawin ng ilog at napakagandang liwanag mula sa isang tahimik na tahanang nasa ikalawang palapag ng isa sa pinakamagagandang makasaysayang gusali ng Brooklyn Heights na itinayo bago ang digmaan, hindi mo na kailangang maghanap pa. Ang Unit 21 sa 81 Columbia Heights ay isang pambihirang dalawang-silid-tulugan at isang-banyong co-op na buong pagmamahal na inayos mula itaas hanggang ibaba, taglay ang walang-kupas na panloob na disenyo at pambihirang tanawing walang kapantay. Nasa hilagang-kanlurang sulok ito ng gusali, at tanaw mula rito ang ibabang bahagi ng Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge Park, East River, Promenade, at makasaysayang Cranberry Street. May bintana sa bawat kuwarto ng apartment, kaya masisiyahan ka sa napakagandang liwanag at kaakit-akit na tanawin anumang oras ng araw. Isang hagdanan lamang ang layo, nasa isang maayos na inaalagaang co-op na itinayo bago ang digmaan, na may super na nakatira sa gusali, bagong-renobang rooftop deck na may malawak na tanawin ng ilog at Manhattan, at imbakan para sa bisikleta at motorsiklo. Kasama rin ang malaking kulungang imbakan sa basement nang walang dagdag na bayad.

Pumasok sa napakagandang lobby na itinayo bago ang digmaan, lampasan ang kumikislap na mga kahong tanso para sa sulat at ang marmol na bulwagan, saka akyatin ang maluwang na hagdanan upang marating ang tahanang wala nang kailangang baguhin bago mo ito tirhan. Tinitiyak ng praktikal na hati ng mga kuwarto ang pribasiya ng dalawang silid-tulugan. Nasa gitna ang elegante nitong sala at kainan, at katabi ang kusinang pahaba na may bintanang nakaharap sa Cranberry Street. Hitik sa mga detalyeng makasaysayan ang buong tahanan, kabilang ang mga dingding na shiplap, sahig na hardwood, matataas na kisame, at matitibay na solid-core na pinto na may salamin at kabit na tanso. Kabilang pa sa mga tampok nito ang mga kabinet na pasadyang ginawa at mga built-in na kasangkapang yari sa kahoy, para may puwesto ang bawat bagay.

Ganap nang inayos ang kusinang may bintana at idinisenyo sa kaakit-akit na estilong farmhouse na hindi naluluma. Kabilang dito ang mga kabinet na kulay kremang puti, refrigerator na Sub-Zero na may mga panel sa buong harapan, malalim na puting lababo na porselana na may nakalabas na harapang bahagi, mayamang Carrara marble na mga countertop, at mga vintage na hawakan na parang tasa sa mga drawer. Pagpupugay ito sa walang-katapusang alindog ng makasaysayang arkitektura ng kalapit na Brooklyn Heights. Huwag ding palampasin ang mga modernong kagamitang nagpapadali sa pagluluto kahit para sa maraming bisita. Kabilang dito ang panggiling ng basura sa lababo, GE gas range, at built-in na GE speed oven/microwave. Kaakit-akit din ang buong banyong may bintana, na may malalaking Carrara marble na sahig na mahusay na bumabagay sa klasikong puting subway-tile na mga dingding, at mga kabit ng Kohler na chrome na may mga hawakang hugis-krus, pati na rin sa puting pedestal sink. Pinadadali ng estanteng salamin sa loob ng shower/tub at ng karagdagang kabinet para sa gamot ang pag-iimbak ng mga gamit.

Pumunta sa harapang bahagi ng apartment at lampasan ang malaking kabinet na imbakan; naghihintay roon ang napakagandang silid-tulugan na may dalawang direksiyon ng tanawin at tanawing-tubig. Kasalukuyan itong ginagamit na silid-tulugan na nagsisilbi ring opisina at/o silid-tulugan. May dingding itong may dalawang estante ng aklat na umaabot mula sahig hanggang kisame, na itinayo sa isang panig at may tamang pagitan para magkasya ang karaniwang kama, Murphy bed, o sofa. Sa kabilang panig naman ay may napakahusay na pagkakagawa at pasadyang mesa at imbakan, na akmang-akma sa lahat ng pangangailangan mo sa opisina. Madaling magkasya ang king-size na kama sa mas malaking silid-tulugan sa kabilang panig ng apartment, at matamasa rito ang katahimikan at kapanatagan ng Cranberry Street. Nag-aalok ng saganang imbakan ang malaking kabinet na pasadyang ginawa.

Nasa labas mismo ng pintuan ang tanyag sa buong mundo na Promenade, na may napakagandang tanawin ng East River at ibabang bahagi ng Manhattan. Nasa dulo ng bloke ang pasukan sa Brooklyn Bridge Park, at malapit sa kanto ang samu’t saring restawran at tindahang pinarangalan, ang PS 8, at lahat ng linya ng subway sa Borough Hall. Madali ring marating ang mga pasilidad ng Dumbo sa pamamagitan ng paglalakad pababa ng burol. Hindi pinapayagan ang paglalaba sa loob ng mga apartment, ngunit may maluwang na laundry room sa basement na maraming makina, at may malaking kulungang imbakan na walang dagdag na bayad. Hindi pinapayagan ang mga aso, ngunit maaaring mag-alaga ng pusa kung may pahintulot. Huwag palampasin ang natatanging tahanang ito.

If you have an eye for design, and crave a river view and amazing light from a quiet home perched on the second floor of one of Brooklyn Heights' most lovely pre-war gems, then look no further. Unit 21 at 81 Columbia Heights is that rare 2 bed, 1 bath coop that has been lovingly renovated from top-to-bottom with a timeless interior design and an iconic view that knows no equal. Situated on the northwest corner of the building, with views of lower Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge Park, the East River, the Promenade, and historic Cranberry street, you will enjoy a window in every single room in the apartment, assuring you glorious light and picturesque views no matter the time of day. Situated just one flight up in a beautifully maintained pre-war coop with a live-in super, newly renovated roofdeck with panoramic river and Manhattan views, a bike and motorcycle storage area, and even includes a large storage cage in the basement for no additional charge.

Enter through a glorious pre-war lobby, past the gleaming brass mailboxes and marble foyer, up a generous flight of stairs and arrive home to an apartment that requires nothing to make it your new residence. A convenient split layout ensures privacy to both bedrooms, with an elegant living and dining area in the middle, and an adjacent galley kitchen with a window looking out on to Cranberry Street. Pre-war details abound throughout the home and include shiplap walls, hardwood floors, high-ceilings, and solid core doors with glass and brass hardware. Additional features include fully customized closets and custom built-in millwork that ensures a place for everything.

The windowed chef's kitchen has been fully renovated in an eternally appealing farmhouse style that includes creamy white cabinetry, a fully paneled Sub-Zero fridge, a deep white porcelain apron-front sink, rich Carrara marble countertops, and vintage cup hardware on the drawers. An ode to the endless charms of the nearby historic Brooklyn Heights architecture. And don't miss the modern features that make even cooking for a crowd a breeze. These delights include a garbage disposal, GE Gas range, PLUS a built-in GE speed oven/microwave. The windowed full bathroom is equally appealing with its oversized Carrara marble floors juxtaposed perfectly with classic white subway-tiled walls and a suite of chrome Kohler cross-handle fixtures and a white pedestal sink. A niche with glass shelving in the tub/shower and an extra medicine cabinet makes storage easy.

Head to the front of the apartment, past a large storage closet, where a glorious bedroom with two exposures and water views awaits. Currently used as a bedroom that does double duty as an office and/or bedroom, you will enjoy a wall with two floor-to-ceiling bookshelves built-out on one side, perfectly spaced for a regular bed, a murphy bed, or a sofa to tuck between. The other side includes a masterfully constructed custom desk and storage area, perfect for all of your office needs. An even larger bedroom on the other side of the apartment easily accommodates a king-sized bed and enjoys the peace and tranquility of Cranberry Street. A large and fully customized closet offers abundant storage.

Right outside your front door the world-famous promenade awaits with its glorious views of the East River and Lower Manhattan. At the end of the block is the entrance to Brooklyn Bridge Park, and around the corner is an array of award-winning restaurants, shops, PS 8, and every single subway line at Borough Hall. Dumbo amenities are also an easy jaunt down the hill. Laundry is not allowed in the apartments but there is a spacious laundry room in the basement with many machines, and a large storage cage for no extra charge. No dogs are allowed but cat friendly based on approval. You don't want to miss this special home.