279 STERLING Place #4A
MLS® #RLS20015486
Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
3
Bedrooms
2.5
Baths
3,150
Sq. Ft.
1895
Year Built
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Property Highlights
- Views: City, Panoramic
- Exposure: East,North facing
- Outdoor Space: Terrace
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Description
First sale in 36 years... This rare and authentic 3,150SF top floor loft is located in a converted schoolhouse in historic Prospect Heights and offers a sprawling flexible layout with charming details throughout. Bathed in natural light from 9 skylights and graced with 14-foot vaulted ceilings and exposed brick archways, this expansive home offers multiple living spaces with two wood-burning fireplaces, a bright windowed kitchen, 2 private terraces and open city views from a wall of oversized windows. The entire home exudes a creative energy that is ideal for artistic live/work pursuits, or, can be transformed into a grand and magnificent 3-bedroom showplace. A rare opportunity for those who appreciate architectural integrity and are seeking a quiet and peaceful lifestyle with private parking and outdoor space!
Built in 1895 and designed by James W. Naughton in the Renaissance Revival style, P.S. 9 Annex stands regally at the corner of Sterling Place and Vanderbilt Avenue and is one of the most beautiful and unusual properties in Brooklyn. The building was converted by local artists to a residential cooperative in 1989 and offers a lush communal garden, a visiting superintendent and private gated parking. And of course, there's the prime location, putting you right in the heart of Brooklyn's most vibrant community, just moments from Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, all major subway lines and an eclectic selection of restaurants, cafes and local shops that make this neighborhood a warm and inviting place to live. Truly one-of-a-kind!
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About Prospect Heights
View All Prospect Heights ListingsProspect Heights is a small but culturally dense neighborhood that offers the best of Brooklyn living. Anchored by the Brooklyn Public Library and the Grand Army Plaza, the area provides immediate access to Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Museum. The real estate market is a sophisticated blend of historic brownstones, stately pre-war cooperatives, and high-end new developments like Pacific Park, offering a range of options for modern urbanites.
Prospect Heights Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
24
Median Asking Price
$915K
Median $/Sqft
$1,300
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
3
Price Reduced
8%
Sold (30 Days)
7
Median Sale Price
$1.58M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/23/26, 9:30 AM EST
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Location
279 STERLING Place #4A, Prospect Heights, Kings County
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Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Richard S Orenstein
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