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1178 Sterling Place
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1178 Sterling Place

Crown Heights, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10774708

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Listing by Compass

5

Bedrooms

4.5

Baths

3,032

Sq. Ft.

1901

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4 full, 1 half
Living Area 3,032 sq ft
Year Built 1901
Neighborhood Crown Heights

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Building Patio, Patio
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1901)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 11
Baths 3 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street Virginia Place/Albany Avenue
Year Built 1901
Living Area 3,032 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 01251-0029
Block/Lot 1251/29

Description

1178 Sterling Place is a 2 story/3 family townhouse located in the Historic District of Crown Heights! Originally built in 1901, 1178 Sterling sits on a 127.75 ft. lot with larger than typical brownstone dimensions. All units are free market apartments with beautiful brownstone interior details, decorative fireplaces, hardwood floors, stained glass and floor to ceiling windows that provide abundant natural light. Due to the expansive dimensions of the building, each floor has an extra room uniquely intricate to it's expansive width. Generously spaced out with two full sized bedrooms on each floor, full sized living/dining room area and a secondary room which can be used as an office/den. The cellar is finished and offers full-height storage space that can be converted into a duplex apartment with the garden level. The top floor apartment boasts its own private outdoor patio area, while the garden apartment that has exclusive private access to the garden. Can Be Delivered Vacant 1178 Sterling Place is sure to be a home or investment. Near to transportation @ Kingston Avenue #3 train and a few blocks from The Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brower Park, banks, restaurants and shops nearby..

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Building Patio Patio

Building Information

Stories 2
Style Prewar

Crown Heights is a dynamic and architecturally rich neighborhood in the heart of Brooklyn. Famous for its grand boulevards and impressive collection of pre-war apartment buildings and brownstones, the area offers a sense of scale and history. Residents enjoy proximity to the Brooklyn Museum, the Botanic Garden, and a thriving restaurant scene along Franklin and Nostrand Avenues, making it a popular choice for those seeking space and culture.

Crown Heights Live Market Data

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Active Listings

77

Median Asking Price

$1.48M

Median $/Sqft

$1,142

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

11

Price Reduced

18%

Sold (30 Days)

11

Median Sale Price

$1.20M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/26/26, 6:16 AM EST

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1178 Sterling Place, Crown Heights, Kings County • Near Virginia Place/Albany Avenue

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MLS® ID: RLS10774708
First Listed: 1/19/2022
Price Changed: 6/3/2022
Closed: 5/3/2022
Contract Date: 1/2/2018

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Lakeisha Edwards

Listing Contact: (917) 531-2784

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