253 Cumberland St APT 311, Brooklyn, NY 11205

253 Cumberland The building was built in 1928 and still retains some of its beautiful art deco charm with amazing tiled cement floral geometric patterns and lovely polished brass door facial plates in the lobby. There is a wrought iron gate that conceals the mail room and again this is all original iron work in the building's lobby. Most of the apartments have framed walls and arched inner doorways, at least one cedar closet exists and the hardwood floors are from the original construction. The apartments are spacious and from an era when most of these were occupied by large families. There are grape vines growing on the back side of building so you will have grapes outside your window sill. There is a huge Jacaranda tree in the back that shades you as well as gives you a nice touch of nature. The building also has laundry and accepts packages Monday through Saturday. This building is one of the most sought-after places to live in Fort Greene. Heat and hot water included. Tenant pays electric and cooking gas. Close to all the trains that come through lower Manhattan plus the G train. Barlcays Center, Target, BAM, Pratt, St Joseph College, LIU, Ft Greene Park, Farmers Market, Brooklyn Flea are all minutes away. Restaurants include: Walters at the end of block, The Finch, Dino's, Romans, Dosa Royale, Th new Saraghina' opening soon.