135 Fort Greene Place
MLS® #RLS10785104
Listing by Compass
5
Bedrooms
2
Baths
3,500
Sq. Ft.
1899
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1899)
Property Details
Description
Reimagine townhouse living on one of Brooklyn's most sought-after brownstone blocks, 135 Fort Greene Place is a 21-foot wide, four-story, legal two-family residence. Situated on a 100' deep lot in Historic Fort Greene, the home has a remarkably intact facade and retains some original features, including a marble fireplace, exposed brick, and hardwood floors. The house previously belonged to famed Jazz musician and poet Cecil Taylor. There are many options for this home. 1. At the list price, the builders have installed a new roof, and the electric, plumbing has been updated. They are putting down new hardwood floors throughout. There will be new kitchens on the parlor floor and the rental unit as well as new bathrooms throughout. The benefit of getting in now is adding your own custom design to the interior. 2. For $3.400,000, there is an opportunity to buy AS-IS and take over the renovation yourself. 3. Want a fully gutted townhouse? We can do that too! For $4,400,000, You can get a completely renovated townhouse with central Air, a customized layout, a chef's kitchen, and much more! The photos are renderings of some of the many possibilities. Contact me for more details! The value is hard to ignore. No matter what, you will be under market value for homes on this block in the most charming and accessible neighborhood that keeps getting better. Location, location, location, Fort Greene delivers the best of city living with a neighborhood feel. From bucolic Fort Greene Park to the cultural hub Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Whole Foods, and the Apple store, this residential enclave encapsulates the best of Brooklyn. Atlantic Terminal Mall and Barclays Center are both steps away and the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, Q, and C subway lines.
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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
24
Median Asking Price
$1.72M
Median $/Sqft
$1,250
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
0
Price Reduced
17%
Sold (30 Days)
4
Median Sale Price
$1.87M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/24/26, 2:03 AM EST
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Location
135 Fort Greene Place, Fort Greene, Kings County • Near Hanson Place/Lafayette Avenue
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Listing Courtesy of Compass - Ronit Abraham
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