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SOLD FOR $2,500,000

Listed at $2,699,000 · Sold 7.4% below asking · Closed October 28, 2016

205 Dekalb Avenue #0
Closed For Sale Multi Family

$2,699,000

$649 per sq ft

205 Dekalb Avenue #0

Fort Greene, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10100776

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Elliman

Studio

0

Bath

4,160

Sq. Ft.

1901

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 0
Living Area 4,160 sq ft
Year Built 1901
Neighborhood Fort Greene

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Baths null Full
Cross Street Carlton/Adelphi
Year Built 1901
Living Area 4,160 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 02090-0066

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 11, 2016 $2,750,000 -
Currently May 14, 2026 $2,699,000 -1.9%

Description

205 DeKalb is a mammoth 22' wide, over 4,000 square foot brownstone locate in the heart of PRIME Fort Greene. This property is an 1860s Italianate landmarked townhouse currently configured as a 3 family. It is an estate sale but the building is in good condition with excellent bones and working mechanicals. This property will make a superb home, investment property, or condominium conversion. Additionally, it is zoned C2-4/R6B which allows you to convert the first floor to an incredibly valuable restaurant or commercial space on one of Brooklyn's most attractive retail corridors. Located on gorgeous DeKalb Avenue which is lined with excellent dining, nightlife, and boutique shopping, this building is very close to all NYC subway lines at Atlantic Avenue, Fort Greene Park, The BAM Theater District, Barclays Center, and booming Downtown Brooklyn. There is nothing but upside with this purchase.

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 3
Stories 4
Style Prewar

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

31

Median Asking Price

$1.39M

Median $/Sqft

$1,146

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

2

Price Reduced

19%

Sold (30 Days)

3

Median Sale Price

$3.55M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/14/26, 5:43 PM EST

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Location

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205 Dekalb Avenue #0, Fort Greene, Kings County • Near Carlton/Adelphi

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1860
Year Built
166 years old
3
Floors
3
Residential Units
R6B
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments Historic District: Fort Greene Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $327,180
Land Value: $42,060
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,003 SF
Building Area: 4,093 SF
Built FAR: 2.04
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

This property has 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 4,160 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1901, making it approximately 125 years old.

At the current list price of $2,699,000 for 4,160 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $649. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

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: RLS10100776
First Listed: 5/11/2016
Closed: 10/28/2016
Contract Date: 5/3/2016

Listing Courtesy of Elliman - Alexander F. Maroni

Listing Contact: (917) 704-3102

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