70 Adelphi Street
MLS® #RLS10056418
Listing by Compass
4
Bedrooms
3
Baths
2,100
Sq. Ft.
1840
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Outdoor Space: Building Patio, Patio
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1840)
Property Details
Description
Here?s a rare opportunity to own a special home, great investment, and authentic piece of history! This circa 1840 wood shingle and clapboard townhouse, one of the last remaining pre-Civil War homes in the neighborhood, offers generous, timeless living space with a 21? wide footprint on a deep 100? lot. Beautifully preserved and renovated, this excellent condition multi-family gem comprised of 2 large, light-filled apartments is filled with oversized windows and original architectural details. Working fireplaces, original wide plank pine floors, tin ceilings, a wood-burning stove, cast iron bathtub, built-ins and other charming features add class and character ? enhanced by modern living elements that include renovated kitchens and bathrooms, generous closets and up-to-date mechanicals. The upper level triplex offers bright, beautiful quarters for everyday living and entertaining, with an open living/dining room, stylish kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a huge attic with windows on both sides. The one-bedroom garden apartment is equally comfortable with a renovated open kitchen, living/dining area, full bath with skylight, gorgeous oak flooring, washer/dryer and a huge private backyard. Live in the triplex and rent the garden floor for income, occupy the entire home with family members, or rent out both apartments. There is currently a tenant in place, though the home can be delivered vacant. This is truly a prime offering near BLDG 92, Brooklyn Grange, the world's largest rooftop soil farm, the BQE, hip Myrtle Avenue and more.
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Building Information
About Fort Greene
View All Fort Greene ListingsFort 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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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
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Location
70 Adelphi Street, Fort Greene, Kings County • Near Myrtle Avenue/Park Avenue
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Listing Courtesy of Compass - Abdul Muid
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