Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $5,995,000

· Closed May 23, 2019

140 Metropolitan Avenue

$5,995,000

$504 per sq ft

140 Metropolitan Avenue

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10526371

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

12

Bedrooms

6

Baths

11,899

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 12
Bathrooms 6
Living Area 11,899 sq ft
Year Built 1910
Neighborhood Williamsburg

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1910)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 12
Baths 6 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street Wythe Avenue/Berry Street
Year Built 1910
Living Area 11,899 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 02364-0019
Block/Lot 2364/19

Description

Historic Loft Building in the heart of Williamsburg. This beautiful classic brick, post, and beam loft building is the perfect canvas for any user or developer. Zoning allows for myriad uses as of right including commercial, office and residential. Priced to sell, this building also has a windowed basement which is partially above grade and has 10'+ ceilings- perfect for accessory retail or residential.

The ground floor and top (6th) floor are currently occupied by IMD tenants (paying $3,600 and $2,700 respectively). Elevator shaft in place. Schematic plans in place for two 3 bedroom apartment per floor, although there are many potential layouts, with approximately 1700 sqft open floor plates.

Immediate neighbors include Nitehawk Cinema, Whole Foods, the Apple Store, Levi's, G-Star, Blue Bottle, Tribeca Pediatrics, Shake Shack, Soul Cycle, Modo Yoga, Triumph Motorcycles, Ralph Lauren.... the list goes on and on! Just a few short blocks to the East River Ferry and Bedford L. By the time your construction is complete the newly revamped and upgraded L train will be back in business.

Building Information

Stories 6
Style Prewar

Williamsburg is the global face of Brooklyn's cultural and residential renaissance. Defined by its stunning waterfront parks and the iconic L-train connection to Manhattan, the neighborhood offers a high-energy lifestyle. The real estate market is dominated by sleek, glass-walled luxury condominiums along the East River, alongside historic warehouse conversions and boutique new developments that cater to a wide range of buyers and renters.

Williamsburg Live Market Data

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Active Listings

160

Median Asking Price

$1.99M

Median $/Sqft

$1,683

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

14

Price Reduced

12%

Sold (30 Days)

25

Median Sale Price

$1.23M

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140 Metropolitan Avenue, Williamsburg, Kings County • Near Wythe Avenue/Berry Street

MLS® ID: RLS10526371
First Listed: 10/16/2018
Closed: 5/23/2019
Contract Date: 10/17/2018

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Lior Barak

Listing Contact: (917) 549-3530

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