420 A Lafayette Avenue
MLS® #RLS20005643
Listing by Compass
4
Bedrooms
4.5
Baths
3,167
Sq. Ft.
1899
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: North,South facing
- Climate Control: Central Air
- Character: Pre-war building (1899)
Property Details
Description
Tired of the lack of townhomes on the market and think that you’ve seen it all? You need to visit 420A Lafayette Avenue. You can not miss the opportunity to own this stunning home! Sitting on the border of Bed Stuy and Clinton Hill, 420A Lafayette Avenue is a gorgeous 2 family townhome that has been thoughtfully owner renovated. Appreciate the attention to lovely restored original details, combined with modern amenities, all at a price that will make you want to move! A quiet oasis, warm and charming, this already feels like the home of your dreams. Set up as an owners triplex, over a garden rental, live in comfort while collecting rent. There are 5 combined levels of living space. Enter the parlor, through the historic original doors, to an open floor-plan. The light flows throughout, with oversized windows facing north and south. Love the high ceilings finished with medallions, decorative mantels, and stunning wood floors. Cook and entertain in the large south facing kitchen with direct access to the deck and backyard. There is also a stylish powder room tucked on this level for convenience. On the second floor there’s an office and large primary suite, complete with a walk in closet and huge en-suite spa bathroom. On the top level there are 2 additional large bedrooms and full windowed bathroom. There is a 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom rental on the garden level of the home, pristine and ready to offset the owners costs, if so desired. Bypass the rental unit internally, to access a finished cellar that is perfect use as an art studio, music, exercise or playroom. Period Details (decorative fireplaces, ceiling medallions, moldings, original doors and hardware, stair newel post and spindles) HVAC throughout the home Gas Range Hardwood floors South Facing Deck Not only is this one of the best neighborhoods, 420A Lafayette’s central location makes this home’s location extra convenient to access downtown Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. Host friends to cheer on the best event of the year, The NYC Marathon, with a front row seat from your own brownstone stoop! Know your neighbors and neighborhood businesses, you have it all here. Nearby restaurants include Choice Market, Fan Fan doughnuts, Speedy Romeo, Clementine bakery, Greenberg’s bagels, Peaches on Grand with too MANY others to name here. Newly renovated Food Emporium supermarket is just 1 block away. Wegman’s in the Brooklyn Navy yard is also nearby. Pratt Institute is a neighborhood anchor with its historically significant campus and sculpture garden. Hit the Fort Greene Park Farmers Market and Grand Army Farmers Market for seasonally harvested treats. BAM is a cultural hub. Yoga, Parks, Cafes - you name it, it’s all here! Just down the block, the newly renovated Classon Avenue G train station (elevators!) C train nearby B 38/ B 52/ B 48 buses Charming - ?? , lovely - ??, convenient - ??, space, location - ?? ?? Schedule a visit today!
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About Bedford-Stuyvesant
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Bedford-Stuyvesant Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
82
Median Asking Price
$1.30M
Median $/Sqft
$875
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
11
Price Reduced
28%
Sold (30 Days)
10
Median Sale Price
$1.74M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/25/26, 4:31 AM EST
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