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SOLD FOR $1,850,000

Listed at $1,899,999 · Sold 2.6% below asking · Closed September 14, 2020

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Closed For Sale Condo

$1,899,999

$1,114 per sq ft

159 Carlton Avenue #1-C

Fort Greene, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10648500

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Nest Seekers International

2

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

1,705

Sq. Ft.

1887

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Living Area 1,705 sq ft
Year Built 1887
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $499/mo
Property Taxes $13,152/yr
Neighborhood Fort Greene
Floor 1 of 4

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Central Air

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 7
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 1 of 4
Exposure East,South
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street Willoughby Avenue/Myrtle Avenue
Year Built 1887
Living Area 1,705 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 2073/7501

Description

A gut-renovated 1700+ sq ft duplex condo nestled just a block from Fort Greene Park, this stunning 2-bedroom, convertible 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home is a seamless blend of contemporary elegance and industrial chic. Features of the apartment include polished concrete and engineered oak flooring, 12' ceiling height, brand new aluminum sash windows, veneered solid core wood doors with hidden EZ jambs, whitewashed brick walls and exposed I-beams, a ducted wood-burning fireplace, Cole & Son wallpaper, a Mitsubishi split-system with Hyper Heat Technology, Lutron lighting, a Finnish-style sauna with red oak, and a spacious laundry room with storage, a utility sink, and a stacked washer/dryer.

Beyond a tasteful entryway space adorned with a large coat closet, the upper level of the home flows into an expansive, open-concept living room, dining room, and kitchen. The 22' wide living room is saturated with natural light and has built-in shelving and a wood burning fireplace, while the dining room leads into an elegant eat-in kitchen equipped with a massive island, beautiful white quartz countertops, an incredible one-piece Calacatta gold marble backsplash, a convenient pantry and bar, a recessed Futuro ducted kitchen hood, and a suite of high-end stainless steel appliances from Samsung, Fisher & Paykel, Asko, and Bosch. Finishing the upper level is a pristine full bathroom with subway tile walls, hex tile floors, and brass fixtures from Restoration Hardware.

The lower level of the home contains both bedrooms (originally configured as a legal 1 bedroom), the laundry room, a powder room, and a separate shower room. The master bedroom contains a large reach-in closet while second bedroom has built-in shelving, Cole & Son wallpaper, and its own reach-in closet. The powder room has dual vanity sinks, subway tile walls, and hex tile floors. The adjacent shower room has Nero Marquina marble walls, a towel heater, a massive rain shower, a gorgeous sauna, and a deep soaking tub. Both bathrooms feature brass fixtures from Restoration Hardware.

159 Carlton Avenue is a boutique condominium situated in the heart of Fort Greene. Built in the 19th century as the Feuchtwanger Public Carriage House and Stables, the building is on the National Register of Historic Places. It sits just away from Fort Greene Park and is surrounded by restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops. City Point Shopping Center and BAM Harvey Theater are a short walk away. Nearby subway lines include the 2/3/4/5/C/G.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Entrance Foyer Pantry Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed New Windows

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Stories 4
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $499/mo
RE Taxes $13,152/yr ($1,096/mo)
Sale Price $1,850,000

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

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159 Carlton Avenue #1-C, Fort Greene, Kings County • Near Willoughby Avenue/Myrtle Avenue

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MLS® ID: RLS10648500
First Listed: 9/24/2019
Price Changed: 2/5/2021
Closed: 9/14/2020
Contract Date: 7/15/2020

Listing Courtesy of Nest Seekers International - John Bataille

Listing Contact: (718) 210-2045

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