SOLD FOR $1,975,000
Listed at $2,000,000 · Sold 1.3% below asking · Closed January 15, 2020
171 Gates Avenue
MLS® #RLS10583114
Listing by Nest Seekers International
3
Bedrooms
3.5
Baths
2,364
Sq. Ft.
1899
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Fireplace: Wood-burning or decorative fireplace
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Climate Control: Building Cooling, Window Units
Property Details
Description
A chic Clinton Hill townhouse boasting a lush backyard and an income-producing rental unit, 171 Gates Ave is a seamless blend of old-world charm and contemporary convenience. Features of this 2,364 sq. ft., two-family home include original parquet flooring with inlaid border detailing, incredible marble fireplaces with cast iron inserts in every room, lovely sash windows with northern and southern exposure, elegant pocket doors, a spacious front yard, a beautiful owner?s duplex, and an appealing top-floor rental unit.
The lower level of the owner?s duplex has airy 10-ft ceilings, a bright living room, a powder room, and a bohemian-style eat-in kitchen with an exposed wooden ceiling, sleek countertops, an exposed redbrick backsplash, custom lighting, and a suite of high-end stainless steel appliances. The kitchen leads through a laundry and out into a private backyard with string lighting and a storage shed. The upper level of the duplex contains a pair of large bedrooms and a windowed full bathroom.
The third-floor rental unit has 1 bedroom, a windowed full bathroom, and a luminous, semi-open living, dining, and kitchen space. The kitchen has an eat-in peninsula and an archway with built-in recessed lighting. The bedroom has a pair of reach-in closets and easy access to the bathroom.
171 Gates Ave is surrounded by restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops, and is close to several schools and community gardens. It has easy access to adjacent neighborhoods like Bedford-Stuyvesant, Prospect Heights, and Fort Greene, and is a short walk to the C and G subway lines.
Features & Amenities
Interior Features
Exterior Features
Building Information
About Clinton Hill
View All Clinton Hill ListingsClinton Hill is a neighborhood defined by its architectural diversity and creative energy. Home to the Pratt Institute, the area features a stunning mix of grand 19th-century mansions, historic carriage houses, and mid-century cooperatives. The neighborhood offers a leafy, residential feel with a vibrant culinary scene along DeKalb Avenue and easy access to the cultural amenities of nearby Fort Greene.
Clinton Hill Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
54
Median Asking Price
$1.06M
Median $/Sqft
$1,180
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
3
Price Reduced
31%
Sold (30 Days)
15
Median Sale Price
$1.07M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/26/26, 7:47 AM EST
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Location
171 Gates Avenue, Clinton Hill, Kings County • Near Downing Street/Irving Place
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