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285 Driggs Avenue Condo

285 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

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Overview

285 Driggs Avenue Condo is a 12-unit condo in Brooklyn.

  • Offering plan: Accepted June 2006 · 278 pages · floor plans on page 22
  • Finishes: Hardwood floors, GE appliances and American Standard bathroom fittings
  • Prices: $600 a square foot on average, as first offered; $6.95 million in all
  • Common charges: $145–$422 a month, the sponsor's first-year estimate
  • Sponsor: 285 Driggs Avenue LLC, represented by N. C. Caller, P.C.; principals Aaron Tyrnauer
  • Neighborhood: Greenpoint, Brooklyn
  • Subway: 3-minute walk to Nassau Av (G); 11 minutes to Bedford Av (L)
  • Amendments: 7, the latest in December 2010
  1. SubmittedJuly 2007
  2. AcceptedJune 2006
  3. 7 amendments
  4. First sale
  5. Latest sale

Sales

9 of 12homes sold (75%)
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From city records (ACRIS), through Apr 30, 2026.

First-Year Budget

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Property Taxes

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Closing Costs

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Amendments

Amendment 6 Nov 18, 2009

Sixth Amendment updates unsold unit prices, sponsor financial disclosures, board composition, and budget for 2010 with increased contingency reserve.

  • Seven residential units and five parking units held by Sponsor
  • Unsold unit prices listed from $39,000 to $1,342,000
  • Monthly real estate taxes and common charges specified per unit
  • Contingency/Reserve Fund increased to $4,000.00
  • Budget year updated to January 1, 2010
  • Total monthly income from unsold units: $22,000.00
  • Total monthly expenses approximately $2,324.25

Amendment 5 Aug 8, 2008

Amendment clarifies unit numbering, documents first closing and occupancy status, and provides sponsor financial disclosures and updated budget.

  • First unit closed August 12, 2008
  • Temporary Certificate of Occupancy issued July 22, 2008; renewed January 12, 2009
  • Declaration of Condominium recorded July 25, 2008
  • Working capital fund of $5,424.00 deposited with Seaside Condo Management
  • Sponsor holds 7 residential units and 5 parking units
  • Units renumbered from 1-12 to 1A-8A format in Declaration
  • First board meeting held March 4, 2009
  • Budget certified for September 1, 2008 start date with total expenses of $33,095

Amendment 4 Jul 10, 2008

Roof on eighth floor allocated to Unit 12F as limited common element, and offering plan period extended.

  • Roof on top of eighth floor allocated as limited common element to Unit 12F
  • Unit 12F owner responsible for repairs and maintenance of roof portion
  • Offering plan extended for greater of six (6) months from amendment filing date or twelve (12) months from original filing date

Amendment 3 Feb 8, 2008

Amendment reallocates parking spaces, updates unit designations, revises budgets and schedules, changes sponsor's attorney address, and declares the plan effective.

  • Total of 5 parking spaces offered for sale (down from 7); Unit 8A no longer allocated a parking space
  • Parking units renumbered to P1, P2, P3, P4, P5
  • Units 3A, 5A, and 7A designated as Studio apartments
  • First year of operation updated to February 1, 2008
  • Percent common interests revised and slightly reduced
  • Plan declared effective January 28, 2008; 4 residential units sold representing approximately 33% of 12 units
  • Sponsor's attorney address changed to N.C. Caller P.C., 4309 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
  • Offering plan extended for greater of 6 months from filing or 12 months from original filing date

Amendment 2 Dec 4, 2007

Offering prices for 12 units are amended.

  • Unit 1A price: $1,112,000.00
  • Unit 1B price: $1,152,000.00
  • Unit 2A price: $1,342,000.00
  • Unit 3A price: $558,000.00
  • Unit 3B price: $654,000.00
  • Unit 4A price: $1,342,000.00
  • Unit 5A price: $558,000.00
  • Unit 5B price: $654,000.00

Amendment 1 Jul 30, 2007

First amendment revises unit layouts, parking allocations, pricing, common areas, mechanical systems, and closing fees.

  • Microwave will not be provided
  • Four parking spaces offered for sale; units 1A, 1B, and 8A each allocated one space
  • Part of roof designated as common roof deck for all units
  • Units renumbered by floor and alphabetical letter
  • Revised square footage, percent common interests, and offering prices on Schedule A
  • First year of operation updated to August 1, 2007; real estate tax estimates revised including 421-a benefits
  • Schedule B budget modified with revised management fee and new operation date of August 1, 2007
  • Closing fees: $1,250 to N.C. Caller P.C. plus $250 for mortgage work; $250 attendance fee if outside office; $200/hour if closing exceeds 2 hours
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Team

Sponsor
285 Driggs Avenue LLC
Principals
Aaron Tyrnauer
Tax estimate
Carl Caller, Esq.Prepared the first-year real estate tax projection
General contractors
WTC Construction, New York H&Y Const, W & L Group ConstructionHeld the general construction permit on DOB job 301538851
Title agency
Reliable Abstract Co. LLCThe sponsor's title company for buyers; you can choose another · Agent for Fidelity National Title Insurance Company · Named on p. 50

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Zoning

Zoning district
M1-2/R6
Special district
Special Mixed Use District (MX-8) (MX-8)

Today's zoning, from city data (PLUTO 26v2).

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