Welcome home to 175 Willoughby St, apartment 15E.

This sunny, high floor oversized south facing studio with views of downtown Brooklyn and beyond is the perfect pied a terre or starter home. With a newly renovated U-shaped open kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher and ample counter top and cabinet space, meal prep is truly a joy. Add to this a separate queen size sleeping alcove, a spacious living area with room for a dining table, a massive walk-in closet, coat and linen closets, a bathroom with a cast iron soaking tub with incredible shower power, wide plank floors throughout and a projector and screen for movie nights and you have the makings for a peaceful oasis in one of the hottest and most convenient neighborhoods in Brooklyn.

This beautiful apartment is located in the gated community of University Towers where downtown Brooklyn meets Fort Greene. Spread out over 5 acres, amenities include 24-hour security, lush gardens, manicured lawns, multiple outdoor seating areas, a playground, a barbecue and picnic area; all with WIFI, a package room in each building, a community lounge, a gym, a large 24 hour smart laundry room in each building, 2 live in supers and an on-site management office. There is also a parking lot, storage, and bike parking available for rent (currently a wait list.)

Love the look? You can buy this apartment furnished as well.

Located 1 block from Fort Greene Park in one direction and Target, Trader Joes, the Dekalb Market and the Alamo Draft House in the other, convenience only begins to describe the ease of living you will find here. The B, Q and R trains are outside of your door making Manhattan only one stop away. You also have access to the 2/3, 4/5, A/C, F and G, all within a few short blocks plus the B54 runs in both directions on Myrtle Avenue. And do not forget the multiple Citibike locations on either side of the University Towers complex.Looking for things to do? Check out BAM, Theater for a New Audience, The Center for Fiction, the Farmers Market on Saturdays, Jill Lindsey, 21 Tara, McNally Jackson Bookstore, The Apple Store or the many other great shops and annual events that make this neighborhood so appealing.

Feeling hungry? The dining options are truly endless with choices on Myrtle Ave, Dekalb Ave, Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Park Slope and Boerum Hill, all a few blocks away in any direction. Some local favorites include Cafe Paulette, Evelina, Miss Ada, Colonia Verde, Walters, Romans, and Larina. Wholefoods and Wegmans are both nearby as well as The Green Grape and other specialty stores. Plus, too many bars to even mention!

Need to get out of town? Minutes from the Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, BQE and LIRR, once again you have so many choices.

Maintenance includes cooking gas and the co-op allows subletting after 2 years with board approval, co-purchasing, parents buying for children and pied a terres.

Contact the Exclusive Listing Agents at Corcoran to schedule a showing.