85 Livingston St

An 18-story, post-war cooperative completed in 1964, this full-service residential building offers a mix of studios, one-bedroom alcove conversions and two-bedroom layouts across multiple floors. Architecturally restrained and functional, the blocky mid‑century structure contains a prominent staffed lobby and elevator access to residences. Typical units emphasize flexible floorplans—alcove studios and convertible junior one-bedrooms are common, many with high ceilings, generous closets and renovated kitchens and baths. Several apartments feature private outdoor terraces or modest balconies. Building-level provisions include 24-hour doormen, a live-in superintendent, central laundry (card-operated), package/porter services, bike and storage rooms, and an independently owned garage and on-site gym (both with resident discounts). Maintenance historically covers major utilities (heat, hot water, electricity and often A/C), and the co-op is pet-friendly while permitting co-purchasing, gifts, guarantors and pied-a-terres under board rules. Located at the crossroads of Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, Boerum Hill and Cobble Hill, the property places residents within short walks of Brooklyn Bridge Park, Trader Joe’s, restaurants and multiple subway lines providing fast access to Manhattan. Recent common-area improvements and ongoing capital projects have modernized hallways and added amenity upgrades.