Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $1,995,000

· Closed January 30, 2019

201 Sterling Street

$1,995,000

201 Sterling Street

Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10408823

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

6

Bedrooms

4

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 4
Year Built 1910
Neighborhood Lefferts Gardens

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1910)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 10
Baths null Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street Bedford Avenue & Rogers Avenue
Year Built 1910
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 01314-0057

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jul 31, 2018 $2,250,000 -
Price Reduced Oct 8, 2018 $2,179,000 -3.2%
Currently May 15, 2026 $1,995,000 -8.4%

Description

Welcome to 201 Sterling street a move-in ready home and a smart investment in booming Lefferts Gardens!This lovely gut renovated legal two-family home was newly renovated top-to-bottom and is ready for you to move right in. 201 Sterling offers a sleek contemporary look combined with an unbeatable location.Located on a beautiful tree-lined block in historic Prospect Lefferts Gardens, this home offers a total of 6 bedrooms and 3 full and 2 half baths. You'll notice pre-war details such as coffered ceilings, bay windows, picture-frame walls, and hardwood floors throughout.The Owners Duplex spans two floors of carefully curated living and entertaining space. This residence checks all boxes: a total of 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Cantral Air Conditioning, Laundry Room, private garden, and amazing closet space! Your living space is bathed in sunlight pouring through the South-facing Bay windows. The modern open kitchen offers ample cabinet and counter space, classic subway tile backsplash, and a Samsung Stainless steel appliance package. In the back you have two spacious and light bedrooms with beamed ceilings and great closet space. Also on this level you have one and a half baths. The finished English basement offers another 1000 square feet of living space ideal for an in-law unit or an entertainment area. To complete the picture, this level has a full marble bath and garden access for your enjoyment. The income-producing rental unit offers a modern kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances including a dishwasher, generous living space, three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and CAC. With over a thousand square feet of space this apartment generates robust rental income.This home has it all and the options are limitless: use it as is and collect ample rental income or use it to a single family residence the choice is yours! This lovely turnkey-ready home at this beautiful block coupled with its low taxes make 201 Sterling street a superb investment in addition to a lovely residence.There is an abundance of restaurants, cafes, and other essential services for your convenience, such as incredible subway access surrounding Lefferts Gardens, Q, B, S, 2, and 5. Prospect Park, the Botanical Gardens, the Brooklyn Public Library, and Brooklyn Museum. No wonder the Wall Street Journal did an article The Secret is Out in Prospect Lefferts Gardens - Read it and find out why so many are excited to call Lefferts Gardens home!

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 1
Stories 2
Style Prewar

Lefferts Gardens features a mix of residential architecture, including historic cooperatives and row houses. The area is served by the Long Island Rail Road and subway lines, providing robust transit access. Local landmarks are complemented by neighborhood parks and established commercial strips.

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201 Sterling Street, Lefferts Gardens, Kings County • Near Bedford Avenue & Rogers Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1911
Year Built
115 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R5
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings Historic District: Prospect Lefferts Gardens Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $123,900
Land Value: $17,580
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 2,000 SF
Building Area: 2,128 SF
Built FAR: 1.06
Allowed FAR: 1.5

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

This property has 6 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1910, making it approximately 116 years old.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10408823
First Listed: 7/31/2018
Price Changed: 10/8/2018
Closed: 1/30/2019
Contract Date: 8/2/2018

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Keith Mack

Listing Contact: (917) 805-3099

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