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SOLD FOR $2,310,000

· Closed February 29, 2016

878 Lorimer Street
Closed For Sale Multi Family

$2,310,000

878 Lorimer Street

Greenpoint, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10057203

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 Greenpoint

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
Parcel # 02679-0056
Block/Lot 2679/0056

Description

At 878 Lorimer Street McCarren Park is your front yard youll look out your windows into a wall of green! Here is a rare opportunity to live in an extra-wide townhouse on one of Greenpoints best park blocks. This 22 ft wide building is fully renovated, with new plumbing, electric, oak floors, 2014 boiler, and updated kitchens and bathrooms. Currently configured as a 3-family, 878 Lorimer Street could easily be converted to a duplex plus garden apartment, or a single-family home. The back wall was rebuilt to accommodate terraces that look out over an extra-wide and verdant backyard. Zoning allows for expansion to a building size of up to 5,940 sf. 878 Lorimer Street is ideally located close to the restaurants, shops, and other attractions of Greenpoint and Williamsburg. You wont even have to cross the street to get to the subway the G train is just around the corner on Nassau Avenue.

Building Information

Total Units 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

37

Median Asking Price

$1.85M

Median $/Sqft

$1,523

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

5

Price Reduced

14%

Sold (30 Days)

5

Median Sale Price

$2.35M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/26/26, 7:46 PM EST

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878 Lorimer Street, Greenpoint, Kings County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
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MLS® ID: RLS10057203
First Listed: 9/17/2015
Price Changed: 2/29/2016
Closed: 2/29/2016
Contract Date: 9/17/2015

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Paul Murphy

Listing Contact: (718) 986-7509

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