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· Closed December 18, 2018

144 FRANKLIN Street #House
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144 FRANKLIN Street #House

Greenpoint, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10521593

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Listing by CORE Group Marketing, LLC

6

Bedrooms

7.5

Baths

5,760

Sq. Ft.

1895

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 7 full, 1 half
Living Area 5,760 sq ft
Lot Size 1,920 sq ft
Year Built 1895
Neighborhood Greenpoint
Floor 3 of 3

Property Highlights

  • Views: River
  • Exposure: East,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Total Rooms 12
Baths 6 Full, 1 Half
Floor 3 of 3
View River
Exposure East,South
Pets Yes
Year Built 1895
Living Area 5,760 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Lot Size 1,920 sq ft
Parcel # 02558-0001

Description

Centrally located on the corner of Franklin Street and Greenpoint Avenue, 144 Franklin is a landmarked three-story mixed-use building with a full height basement that measures 80 feet × 24 feet, and is approximately 5,760 square feet. 124 feet of frontage wrapped by an old bank railing slightly elevated from the sidewalk create a nice storefront possibility. Mixed zoning R6A, and C2-4, the property CO currently reflects up to six office spaces on the ground floor, regular basement use, and residential use of second and third floors. Delivered Vacant. Greenpoint's iconic Mechanics and Traders Bank building originally built in 1895, now being sold in its entirety. The building has been noted as being architecturally significant for its ornate facade in the classically inspired Renaissance Revival style. The building itself is landmarked, and composed of large red brownstones, red brick and ornate terra cotta detailed accents. The third floor features huge arched windows and two oval lunette windows, with terra cotta spandrels and cornice. Each floor is approximately 1,800 square feet. The ground floor commercial space has a main entrance on Franklin Avenue, with a secondary entrance leading down to the basement from the street, 15-foot high ceilings the space is currently separated into two offices and has two bathrooms. The second floor apartment is a three bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath, with 11-foot high ceilings. The third floor three bedroom has 18-foot high ceilings, two full bathrooms, and a sleep loft. The two residential apartment are currently occupied, but can be delivered vacant. The building is positioned with southern and western exposures and every floor has a ton of windows. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to preserve a historic landmark of Old Brooklyn.

Features & Amenities

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Building Information

Total Units 3
Stories 3
Style Prewar

Greenpoint is a neighborhood that perfectly balances its industrial heritage with a modern, creative spirit. Known for its stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and its rich industrial heritage, the area has become a premier destination for luxury living. The real estate landscape features a mix of historic multi-family homes, converted factory lofts, and a new wave of high-end glass towers along the East River waterfront.

Greenpoint Live Market Data

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Active Listings

36

Median Asking Price

$1.86M

Median $/Sqft

$1,533

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

4

Price Reduced

14%

Sold (30 Days)

5

Median Sale Price

$2.35M

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144 FRANKLIN Street #House, Greenpoint, Kings County

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MLS® ID: RLS10521593
First Listed: 4/30/2018
Closed: 12/18/2018
Contract Date: 5/1/2018

Listing Courtesy of CORE Group Marketing, LLC - Win Brown

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