Closed For Sale • Co-op

$1,300,000

147 Lafayette Avenue #A

Fort Greene, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10474942

Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

N/A

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2

Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half

Year Built N/A

Ownership Co-op

Maintenance $852/mo

Neighborhood Fort Greene

Property Highlights

• Exposure: North facing
• Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op

Ownership Stock Cooperative

Total Rooms 5

Baths 1 Full, 1 Half

Exposure North

Pets Yes

Cross Street Cumberland Street/Carlton Avenue

Architectural Style Prewar

Parcel # 02102-0062-00147-000-000000A

Block/Lot 2102/62

Description

A row of iconic 1860s Fort Greene townhouses were converted from single family homes to the Lafayette Court Apartments in 1934. Cross the English garden in front and you will land at the porch of 147A Lafayette Avenue, a modern cottage home in the heart of Fort Greene.
This charming 2 bed/1.5 bath home has an open living and dining space with french doors opening to the front facing 2nd bedroom. The upgraded kitchen features butcher block wood countertops, and gets great light from the adjacent home office nook with skylight! You also have your own private door leading to the tranquil common garden with picnic table and BBQ. The large master bedroom is a quiet sanctuary with garden views. Other comforts include a separate, private storage room in the basement and a full size washer/dryer,
This is that building that everyone talks about! And for good reason - frequently featured in Brownstoner and Curbed the homes at Lafayette Court are steeped in history and charm. Of all the special homes in this incredible Fort Greene location, 147A Lafayette with it?s lovely front porch and private entrance, may be the most unique of all.

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Building Garden

Financial Details

Maintenance $852/mo

Previous Price $1,125,000

About Fort Greene

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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

23

Median Asking Price

$1.55M

Median $/Sqft

$1,258

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, 10:52 PM EST

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147 Lafayette Avenue #A, Fort Greene, Kings County • Near Cumberland Street/Carlton Avenue

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MLS® ID: RLS10474942

First Listed: 5/17/2018

Price Changed: 8/30/2018

Closed: 8/30/2018

Contract Date: 5/17/2018

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Noah Plener

Listing Contact: (917) 922-7345

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