The Bergen

Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R).

Airy, discreet lobby on a quiet street and much cheaper than its neighbors, but the finishes are clearly aging and there is nowhere designed to be social.

What is good

• Airy, discreet lobby on a quiet street
• Far cheaper than 55 Paseo for the same area
• Concierge, rooftop, minutes from Barclays

What to watch

• Finishes are clearly aging: damaged sink and storage, worn hardwood
• Small gym and no social spaces

Fees

• Broker fee: No fee
• Rents seen: studios $3,400 to $3,600, one-beds $4,100 to $4,600

Good for

someone who wants the location at a fair price and does not care about amenities

Skip it if

you want new finishes or somewhere to hang out with neighbors