Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433
156 Lafayette Avenue
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$7,200,000

156 Lafayette Avenue

Fort Greene, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS20086461

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Listing by Compass

8

Bedrooms

4.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1899

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 8
Bathrooms 5 full, 1 half
Year Built 1899
Ownership None
Property Taxes $13,524/yr
Neighborhood Fort Greene
Floor 1 of 3

Property Highlights

  • Character: Pre-war building (1899)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Ownership None
Total Rooms 11
Baths 4 Full, 1 Half
Floor 1 of 3
Pets Yes
Year Built 1899
Structure Type MultiFamily,Townhouse
Furnished Unfurnished
Parcel # 02120-0025
Block/Lot 02120/0025

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 23, 2026 $7,200,000 -
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $7,200,000 -

Description

Prime Corner Location. Renovated Two Family.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

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Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 2
Stories 3
Structure MultiFamily,Townhouse

Financial Details

RE Taxes $13,524/yr ($1,127/mo)

Fort 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

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Active Listings

34

Median Asking Price

$1.52M

Median $/Sqft

$1,144

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

3

Price Reduced

15%

Sold (30 Days)

7

Median Sale Price

$1.63M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/23/26, 7:50 PM EST

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Location

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156 Lafayette Avenue, Fort Greene, Kings County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1899
Year Built
127 years old
3
Floors
2
Residential Units
R6B
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings Historic District: Fort Greene Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $302,760
Land Value: $129,480
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,002 SF
Building Area: 4,128 SF
Built FAR: 2.06
Allowed FAR: 2

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

The current listed common charges are $0 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

The current listed annual property tax is $13,524, or roughly $1,127 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.

This property has 8 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1899, making it approximately 127 years old.

This listing is None

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

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: RLS20086461
First Listed: 4/23/2026
On Market: 4/23/2026
Price Changed: 4/23/2026
Contract Date: 4/23/2026

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Vanamburg Cornelia Henning

Listing Contact: (917) 434-1821

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