Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $2,926,000

· Closed July 9, 2018

232 Carlton Avenue

$2,926,000

$965 per sq ft

232 Carlton Avenue

Fort Greene, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10057766

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

11

Bedrooms

2

Baths

3,033

Sq. Ft.

1899

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 11
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 3,033 sq ft
Year Built 1899
Neighborhood Fort Greene

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1899)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 12
Baths 2 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street De Kalb Avenue/Willoughby Avenue
Year Built 1899
Living Area 3,033 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 02089-0050
Block/Lot 2089/50

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Nov 15, 2017 $2,926,000 -
Price Reduced Jul 12, 2018 $2,999,999 +2.5%

Description

Rarely Available Two Family Townhouse in Fort Greene. Bring your Architect and/or designer. This well-loved, two family townhouse has an owner?s triplex and a one bedroom duplex rental. Enter the owner?s triplex, to the left there is a family library/den. Ascend the gracious winding stair to the parlor floor. The Parlor floor has a large living room with high ceilings and original moldings. The two east facing windows bring in extraordinary sunlight, that bounces of the white marble mantel that accents the fireplace. Original large plank oak wood floors throughout this floor add a rustic flavor to this classic home. Onward to the compact, yet functional kitchen with small breakfast bar. Black granite counter tops accent older cabinets with contemporary stainless steel appliances. This classic dining room has soaring ceilings with traditional molding and the much sought after seminal black and gold marble mantel. Directly off the dining room is a large deck, overlooking an ?English styled? garden. Upstairs are two mid-sized bedrooms and one large master bedroom. The master bedroom gets eastern sun and has a decorative fireplace with a marble mantel, it also sports the large plank oak floors. The two other bedrooms are sweet with western facing windows large plank oak floors. This home is perfect for someone who wants to renovate and put their own signature on a Brooklyn townhouse.

Building Information

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

32

Median Asking Price

$1.36M

Median $/Sqft

$1,146

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

3

Price Reduced

19%

Sold (30 Days)

6

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/12/26, 10:30 PM EST

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Location

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232 Carlton Avenue, Fort Greene, Kings County • Near De Kalb Avenue/Willoughby Avenue

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1865
Year Built
161 years old
3
Floors
2
Residential Units
R6B
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings Historic District: Fort Greene Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $192,300
Land Value: $26,220
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 1,667 SF
Building Area: 2,654 SF
Built FAR: 1.59
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 11 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 3,033 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1899, making it approximately 127 years old.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $2,926,000 for 3,033 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $965. 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 mcoste@kwnyc.com. 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: RLS10057766
First Listed: 11/15/2017
Price Changed: 7/12/2018
Closed: 7/9/2018
Contract Date: 11/15/2017

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Nichole Thompson-Adams

Listing Contact: (917) 548-6196

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