Sold on 6/18/2018 for $1,665,000
$1,665,000
279 Buffalo Avenue
MLS® #RLS10058657
Listing by The Corcoran Group
8
Bedrooms
2
Baths
—
Sq. Ft.
1930
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1930)
Property Details
Description
RARE! Spectacular and massive two-family corner mansion with English basement and two-car garage! Two sprawling three bedroom apartments totaling nearly 3,000 square feet are flooded with light (from three exposures); a roomy windowed galley kitchen has original cabinetry, dishwashers and vented stoves; large pre-war baths with separate walk-in shower; and an extra-large living room to accommodate the most oversized furniture. Each apartment has multiple hallway closets for additional storage. The windowed basement measures over 1,500 square feet and is accessed internally or from its own private entrance, and with 8-foot ceilings, options for usage are many. Conveniently located here are also a half bath, laundry and rear egress to a two-car garage. The building has been converted to gas, upgraded with 100 amp service with new electrical panels, an AO Smith hot water heater and steam heat from a Burnham boiler (both installed in 2013), and much of the wiring is new. A wide and welcoming front porch overlooks an enclosed front garden. The building faade has been very well maintained and boasts handsome Art Deco brickwork. Other original details that have remained intact are stained-glass transoms, tilework, coffered ceiling, white oak door and window frames, and herringbone oak floors. This property works incredibly well as either a large single residence, as rental income -- or both! Located at Buffalo Avenue and Lincoln Road in the historic Weeksville section of Crown Heights/Bed-Stuy, this building has much to love, and the smart buyer will understand its value for both near- and long-term investment.
Building Information
About Crown Heights
View All Crown Heights ListingsCrown Heights is a dynamic and architecturally rich neighborhood in the heart of Brooklyn. Famous for its grand boulevards and impressive collection of pre-war apartment buildings and brownstones, the area offers a sense of scale and history. Residents enjoy proximity to the Brooklyn Museum, the Botanic Garden, and a thriving restaurant scene along Franklin and Nostrand Avenues, making it a popular choice for those seeking space and culture.
Crown Heights Live Market Data
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73
Median Asking Price
$1.48M
Median $/Sqft
$1,073
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
6
Price Reduced
21%
Sold (30 Days)
6
Median Sale Price
$1.01M
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Location
279 Buffalo Avenue, Crown Heights, Kings County • Near Lincoln Place/Eastern Parkway
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Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Judith Lief
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