$3,000,000
242 Gates Avenue
MLS® #RLS10466688
Listing by The Corcoran Group
Studio
Bedroom
0
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1899
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1899)
Property Details
Description
Lovingly restored over 7 years, this 2 family town house in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn is an alchemy of design, sustainability and purpose. Divided into a garden duplex and upper triplex, this five-story house features 5 wood-burning fireplaces, a two-story light well that brings sunlight into the middle of the building, three terraces, an outdoor shower, and landscaped front and rear gardens. Built 65 on the first floor, 55' on the parlor, and set back to 45 on the three upper floors, on a 115 deep lot. Historic detail throughout the entire house includes original plaster scrollwork and crown molding, restored original shutters, fireplace mantles, doors, stairs and mahogany railings. The bathrooms are all elegant and understated with restoration-quality subway tile, marble counters and a combination of salvaged and new fixtures. Both the triplex and duplex, the kitchens are designed to gather and cook in, with ample counter and storage space, sunny corners, views and easy access into the garden and third floor terrace. To the buyers delight, this home has new plumbing, heating, HVAC, electric, and Pella architect-series wood windows and doors throughout. Each unit is individually metered with separate hot water heaters offering the owner the potential of having a high-income rental. Building to be delivered vacant.
Building Information
About Clinton Hill
View All Clinton Hill ListingsClinton Hill is a neighborhood defined by its architectural diversity and creative energy. Home to the Pratt Institute, the area features a stunning mix of grand 19th-century mansions, historic carriage houses, and mid-century cooperatives. The neighborhood offers a leafy, residential feel with a vibrant culinary scene along DeKalb Avenue and easy access to the cultural amenities of nearby Fort Greene.
Clinton Hill Live Market Data
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53
Median Asking Price
$1.04M
Median $/Sqft
$1,154
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
6
Price Reduced
32%
Sold (30 Days)
10
Median Sale Price
$1.07M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/28/26, 2:43 PM EST
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Location
242 Gates Avenue, Clinton Hill, Kings County • Near Classon Avenue
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