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2) Every "The Hunt" column begins with the Hunters describing the apartment they want, and ends with them rationalizing whatever they came away with. This is The Hunt: Dreams vs. Reality
The Hunters: a couple looking to buy
Price
Dream: $700,000
Reality: $702,000
Neighborhood
Dream: N/A
Reality: Clinton Hill
Amenities
Dream: 1-2BR, finished
Reality: 2BR, duplex, bright, walk-in closet
Summary
This weekend's Hunters are a couple looking to move out of a crappy studio rental on East 14th Street. With a budget of around $700,000, they began looking for larger apartments all over the place, eventually narrowing their search to "Brooklyn" after moving in with a friend in Boerum Hill in the aftermath of Sandy. When their friend decided to move, they assumed the lease for $2,000/month but kept searching, eventually finding a two-bedroom duplex in Clinton Hill. The place has lots of light and a walk-in closet. It was asking $695,000 and our Hunters bought the place for $702,000.
· More Space in Brooklyn's Clinton Hill
Photo via Juni Safont/Curbed Photo Pool
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