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SOLD FOR $9,400,000

· Closed October 25, 2016

70-72 State Street
Closed For Sale Multi Family

$9,400,000

70-72 State Street

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10064334

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Studio

Bedroom

0

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1901

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 0
Year Built 1901
Neighborhood Brooklyn Heights

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1901)

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Baths null Full
Pets Yes
Year Built 1901
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 274/0028

Description

40 FEET OF FRONTAGE at 70-72 State Street in Brooklyn Heights is on a picturesque tree-lined block between Hicks Street and Garden Place. This one-of-a-kind property currently offers a completely renovated five-story townhouse, a large two car GARAGE with a cellar, and a 40 foot landscaped garden with a fountain. You can move right in as it is, or take advantage of numerous possibilities (with DOB approval) such as adding 20 additional feet to the width of the current house to create your own grand mansion, add a floor or two to the garage to create a guest suite or additional rental income, or demolish the garage and build another house on the existing portion of the property where the garage is now. The possibilities are only limited to your imagination. Up the stoop and through the door you will enter into the elegant parlor floor where you'll be greeted by a gracious front room with a wood-burning fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows that bathes the room in light. The living room flows into the large dining room which comfortably seats 16 or more. A state-of-the-art open kitchen featuring a 6 burner Wolf Stove, double door Sub-Zero refrigerator, wine cooler, custom designed cabinetry and granite counter-tops will please the most discerning chef. The dining room opens out to a large deck and the magnificent garden below. The 40 foot landscaped garden offers two levels of beautifully planted shrubs, trees, roses, and ground cover that keep it green all year long. The sound of water in the fountain only adds to its serenity.The third floor of the home is used as a sumptuous master suite and offers a large front sitting room with a walk-in closet - and a bedroom in the rear. The master bedroom has an en-suite marble bath.The fourth floor features a front and rear bedroom, office with custom built-ins (could be 3rd bedroom), and a new hall bath with shower.The fifth floor has a front and rear bedroom, laundry rm, and a renovated hall bath.A completely renovated floor-thru apartment is entered under the stoop-ideal for a guest suite or high-end rental. The layout features a front bedroom with a large walk-in closet, a hall bath, new kitchen, and a living room with a working fireplace and a dining el. Sliding glass doors lead out to the garden. The cellar houses the mechanicals. The over-sized garage is entered from outside and easily accommodates 2 large cars plus plenty of storage behind and below.

Building Information

Total Units 2
Style Prewar

Brooklyn Heights is New York City’s first historic district, famous for its grand architecture and the iconic Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Offering some of the most breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, the neighborhood exudes a quiet, old-world elegance. The real estate market is characterized by magnificent pre-war townhouses, sought-after cooperatives, and a select few ultra-luxury waterfront developments along Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Brooklyn Heights Live Market Data

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Active Listings

64

Median Asking Price

$2.47M

Median $/Sqft

$1,730

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

9

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

7

Median Sale Price

$2.77M

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70-72 State Street, Brooklyn Heights, Kings County

Floor Plans

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MLS® ID: RLS10064334
First Listed: 6/7/2016
Price Changed: 10/25/2016
Closed: 10/25/2016
Contract Date: 6/7/2016

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Alan D Berger

Listing Contact: (917) 620-5352

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