Apt 4F at 153 Joralemon St is a bright and cozy 1 bed/1 bath co-op in prime Brooklyn Heights. Recently rejuvenated and brimming with prewar charismalike an original tin roof, crown moulding, decorative fireplace, and built-in shelvingthis unit offers all the charm you could ask for in a home.

The living/dining area affords plenty of room to cook, relax, or entertain. Storage benches line the tall bay windows that flood the room with natural light, as you overlook stately Joralemon Street from four stories up. Line them with cushions for a reading nook feel, or add a table and make it the perfect spot to dine. Built-in bookshelves line the eastern wall, while southern exposure makes it a perfect apartment for nurturing plant life. Unusually tall ceilings have allowed the bedroom to be smartly fitted with a sleeping loft, creating ample space for a desk belowperfect for students or anyone that works from home. Panoramic views of New York City are accessible via a shared rooftop, and access to a laundry room and bike storage are also included.

There's no neighborhood this side of the East River more desirable than historic Brooklyn Heights. As you wander along its cobblestone streets, lined with turn-of-the-century brownstones marked by flickering gas lampsit feels like you're stepping into a different period in time. The famous Brooklyn Heights Promenade is less than 10 minutes away. In addition to all of this sitting just outside your front door, Brooklyn Bridge Parkwith its athletics facilities, grills and picnic benches, and manicured lawns with majestic views of downtown Manhattanis just three short blocks away. Hop the ferry to Governor's Island, head north to Dumbo, or journey south to Red Hook.