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SOLD FOR $525,000

· Closed March 12, 2021

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Closed For Sale Co-op

$525,000

$1,313 per sq ft

143 Lafayette Avenue #5-F

Fort Greene, Brooklyn

Lafayette Court Apartments

MLS® #RLS10682695

RLS at REBNY

Listing by New Amsterdam Brokerage

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

400

Sq. Ft.

1931

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 400 sq ft
Year Built 1931
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $733.13/mo
Neighborhood Fort Greene
Floor 5 of 4

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Window Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 4
Exposure North,South
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Cumberland Street/Carlton Avenue
Year Built 1931
Living Area 400 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 2102/62

Description

Beautiful, serene, very bright & airy, one-bedroom unit plus additional sleep loft located on the top level of a historic building in Fort Greene. The unit, which has many updates also has unique pre-war features & details including skylights, high ceilings and casement windows. The unit offers both north and south views looking over the beautiful townhomes of the neighborhood or out on the quiet courtyard in the rear of the building. 5F comes with ample storage in the unit plus substantial keyed private storage in the basement of the building. Although this is a fourth floor unit the building is 3.5 stories and has short, stretch staircases that are quickly navigable. Gated and shared common gardens in the front and rear of building are only accessible to residents. There is a bike rack and common laundry room. Fort Greene Park, services, subway access, convenience shopping and some of the best retail, entertainment and nightlife are literally steps from the building. Please contact the listing broker for a private tour of this unit today. There is a small $49 monthly assessment through November 2020. No Open houses. Limited showings during pandemic. Building strict on showings as courtesy to residents. Matterport video available for prospective buyers' convenience. Thank you.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard Building Garden

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $733.13/mo
Sale Price $525,000

Fort Greene is an architecturally striking neighborhood centered around the beautiful Fort Greene Park. Home to the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), the area is a hub for the arts and creative expression. The real estate market is remarkably varied, featuring some of Brooklyn's most impressive historic brownstones, stately cooperatives, and sleek new construction towers that offer sweeping views of the borough and Manhattan.

Fort Greene Live Market Data

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Active Listings

24

Median Asking Price

$1.72M

Median $/Sqft

$1,250

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

0

Price Reduced

17%

Sold (30 Days)

4

Median Sale Price

$1.87M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/24/26, 10:36 AM EST

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143 Lafayette Avenue #5-F, Fort Greene, Kings County • Near Cumberland Street/Carlton Avenue

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MLS® ID: RLS10682695
First Listed: 3/21/2012
Price Changed: 2/5/2021
Closed: 3/12/2021
Contract Date: 11/13/2020

Listing Courtesy of New Amsterdam Brokerage - Anthony Ledakis

Listing Contact: (917) 519-9458

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