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SOLD FOR $665,000

Listed at $650,000 · Sold 2.3% above asking · Closed August 4, 2021

285 Prospect Place #1-B
Closed For Sale Co-op

$650,000

285 Prospect Place #1-B

Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10714413

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Agency

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1931

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1931
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,101/mo
Neighborhood Prospect Heights
Floor 1 of 4

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1931)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 1 of 4
Exposure South
Pets Yes
Cross Street Vanderbilt Avenue/Underhill Avenue
Year Built 1931
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1152/71

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 28, 2021 $650,000 -
Currently May 18, 2026 $650,000 -

Description

Welcome home to 285 Prospect Place apartment 1B, a spacious one-bedroom apartment replete with classic prewar details and tasteful design located in the heart of Prospect Heights.

Upon entering the apartment you are greeted by a generous hallway lined with elegant built-in bookshelves leading you through a set of french doors into a stunning living room large enough for a substantial furniture collection and dining table.

The beautiful 14 x 12 bedroom boasts enough space for multiple furniture configurations including enough closet space for all your seasonal wardrobes and more!

Last but certainly not least the eat-in kitchen is accentuated by handsome butcher block countertops, an oversized window, dishwasher, Fisher and Paykel refrigerator, Bosch stove, and copious amounts of cabinet space. The windowed bath has been beautifully renovated with classic subway tiles and Kohler fixtures.

The pet-friendly pre-war coop building is superbly maintained and includes a common backyard, bike room, and storage lockers available to rent. Pied-a-terre, co-purchasing, and subletting are permitted with board approval.

Just minutes to Vanderbilt Avenue, Grand Army Plaza, Farmers Market, The Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, and top-rated dining and retail, this apartment blends all the best of Brooklyn living.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard Building Garden

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,101/mo
Sale Price $665,000

Prospect Heights is a compact Brooklyn neighborhood anchored by the Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park, and the Brooklyn Museum. The real estate market features historic brownstones, pre-war cooperatives, and new developments like Pacific Park, with 2/3/B/Q/4 train service.

Prospect Heights Live Market Data

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Active Listings

35

Median Asking Price

$1.50M

Median $/Sqft

$1,370

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

3

Price Reduced

17%

Sold (30 Days)

1

Median Sale Price

$635K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/18/26, 12:40 PM EST

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Location

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285 Prospect Place #1-B, Prospect Heights, Kings County • Near Vanderbilt Avenue/Underhill Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
4
Floors
23
Residential Units
R6B
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments Historic District: Prospect Heights Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $1,525,950
Land Value: $308,700
Exemptions: $6,870

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

Lot Area: 7,225 SF
Building Area: 19,564 SF
Built FAR: 2.71
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

The current listed monthly maintenance are $1,101 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1931, making it approximately 95 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

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

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: RLS10714413
First Listed: 4/28/2021
Price Changed: 4/28/2021
Closed: 8/4/2021
Contract Date: 4/28/2021

Listing Courtesy of The Agency - Michael Simmon-Pappadakos

Listing Contact: (646) 789-3142

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