220 Congress St

A six-story midcentury cooperative constructed in 1952, this low-rise elevator building comprises 17 one-bedroom–oriented units arranged around landscaped grounds. The façades and massing reflect a restrained postwar aesthetic softened by the property’s garden setting and mature street trees. Interiors typically feature hardwood floors, ceiling moldings, defined entry foyers that can function as dining or work areas, windowed kitchens with eat-in space, walk-in or deep closets, and classic midcentury bathrooms—many units have been tastefully renovated with modern finishes while retaining original details. Shared building amenities emphasize everyday convenience and community upkeep: a live-in superintendent, two on-site porters, central laundry, bike room, and communal courtyard/backyard patio with lawn, tables and plantings. Additional services operate via waitlists where applicable, including basement storage, bike and regular storage, and garage parking. The co-op’s policies are flexible relative to typical prewar blocks—pet-friendly with provisions for pied-à-terre ownership, co-purchasing, parental gifts, and up to 90% financing in many cases—while management reports healthy financials. Located on a quiet, tree-lined Cobble Hill block, the property sits steps from Cobble Hill Park, neighborhood shops, and multiple subway lines for rapid access to Manhattan and the rest of Brooklyn.