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· Closed May 15, 2023

149 LAFAYETTE Avenue #5A
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149 LAFAYETTE Avenue #5A

Fort Greene, Brooklyn

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MLS® #RLS10874885

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1930
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $895/mo
Neighborhood Fort Greene
Floor 5 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,South facing
  • Character: Pre-war building (1930)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 5
Exposure East,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street CUMBERLAND STREET and CARLTON AVENUE
Year Built 1930
Parcel # 02102-0061-00149-000-000005A

Description

Prime Fort Greene Location

A sweet front garden welcomes you to this 10-unit walk-up coop building in the center of the Landmarked Historic District of Fort Greene. Just a block from Fort Greene Park, this bright and charming top floor two bedroom, one bathroom apartment features sun-filled south and east exposures with tree-top views from a multitude of windows. The spacious living area provides enough room for a separate dining area, and includes a extra large tucked-away storage closet, which, like all of the closets in the home, is fitted with an Elfa organizing system.The bright, well-designed kitchen features under cabinet lighting, an extra-deep sink, a Multi-Pure water filter, Bosch dishwasher, fridge, Miele gas cooktop, electric oven and vented hood. Storage is maximized with double-deep, soft-closing drawers. Counters & backsplash are marble, and there's a cute breakfast bar for two. Both bedrooms are good-sized with ample closets that are equipped with Elfa systems and Artemide lighting. The pristine bathroom includes radiant floor heating, a soaking tub, a hand shower, and a vented Whisperlite fan. The full-sized LG washer and vented gas dryer are conveniently located just outside the bath. Additional features include recessed lighting, Lutron dimmers, and Nest smoke alarms. This very well-run, pet-friendly coop offers free bike storage, and storage cages for a nominal fee.

Conveniently located in the true heart of Fort Greene within short walking distance to Barclays Center, Whole Foods Supermarket, the Fort Greene Farmers Market, the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), and a host of fine dining, bars and restaurants. Transportation includes easy access to the C and G trains nearby; 9 subway lines at Atlantic Avenue, as well as the LIRR.



Building Information

Building null
Total Units 10
Stories 5

Financial Details

Maintenance $895/mo
Original Price $1,250,000
Sale Price $1,050,000
Previous Price $1,175,000

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 3/23/26, 9:15 PM EST

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149 LAFAYETTE Avenue #5A, Fort Greene, Kings County • Near CUMBERLAND STREET and CARLTON AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10874885
First Listed: 9/12/2022
Price Changed: 5/16/2023
Closed: 5/15/2023
Contract Date: 9/10/2022

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Sara Dai Freeland

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