196 Scholes St

A low-rise boutique condominium in East Williamsburg, completed in 2007, composed of four stories and roughly eight residences. The building’s architecture favors loft-like volume with large, floor-to-ceiling windows and double-height spaces in many units; units are primarily one-bedroom layouts with convertible loft options that create flexible living configurations. Interiors favor contemporary finishes—hardwood floors, open-plan kitchens with Caesarstone or similar countertops and stainless-steel appliances—and many homes include in-unit washers/dryers, central heating and air, and built-in storage solutions. Outdoors the property offers multiple resident-exclusive spaces: private terraces, balconies, a planted courtyard, and a communal roof deck, plus individual ground-floor gardens or private outdoor areas exceeding 60 square feet in several units. Common areas are modest and residential in scale rather than institutional, with a focus on indoor-outdoor connection and sunlight. The building is pet friendly and benefits from a long-running tax abatement that reduces carrying costs; it is a walk-up condominium without elevator service. Located steps from the Montrose L stop and within easy reach of Lorimer and Graham stations, the property sits amid East Williamsburg’s cafes, restaurants, and galleries, offering an urban lifestyle that blends neighborhood scale with generous private outdoor space.