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SOLD FOR $1,495,000

· Closed July 8, 2021

296 STERLING Place #12
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,495,000

296 STERLING Place #12

Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

THE STERLING ARMS

MLS® #RLS10674077

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1910
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,598.24/mo
Neighborhood Prospect Heights
Floor 4 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1910)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Floor 4 of 6
Exposure South
Pets Yes
Cross Street Vanderbilt Avenue & Butler Place
Year Built 1910
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 01170-0029-00296-000-0000012

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 16, 2020 $1,550,000 -
Currently May 18, 2026 $1,495,000 -3.5%

Description

296 Sterling Place, #12 PRICE IMPROVED Sunny and sprawling on Sterling. This loft-like 2 bedroom (convertible three) dream home is approximately 1400 s/f with an outrageous 37+ foot living space that will melt your loft-loving heart. Three exposures, exposed brick, luxurious wide plank cherry wood floors, 9?7? ceiling height and 11 glorious windows create a true loft feel! This well run and maintained co-op is on one of the most beautiful blocks in all of Brooklyn. Additional creature comforts include full sized washer/dryer, steam shower, designer lighting, butcher block kitchen w/ triple burner Premier Pro-Series oven, front door intercom and an enormous 90 square foot private storage area. Adding the 3rd bedroom or home office would be easy, please review the alternate floor-plan. This coop has a liberal sublet policy and pets are welcome. This 1905 elevator building (corner of Sterling Place and Butler Place) with just 21 apartments is in the style of the Flatiron Building and literally just a block away from the 2,3,Q and B express trains! In addition the building is on a beautiful, quiet, tree and brownstone lined street around the corner from Prospect Park and Grand Army Plaza. Just a short walk to Park Slope shops and restaurants as well as the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Library, Botanic Gardens, the Farmers Market and loads of shops and restaurants on Vanderbilt Avenue.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Den Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common On Floor Common Area

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,598.24/mo
Original Price $1,550,000
Sale Price $1,495,000

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

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Location

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296 STERLING Place #12, Prospect Heights, Kings County • Near Vanderbilt Avenue & Butler Place

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1910
Year Built
116 years old
6
Floors
22
Residential Units
R8X
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $2,796,750
Land Value: $170,100
Exemptions: $59,910

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

Lot Area: 6,871 SF
Building Area: 29,724 SF
Built FAR: 4.33
Allowed FAR: 6.02

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 $1,598.24 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1910, making it approximately 116 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: RLS10674077
First Listed: 9/16/2020
Price Changed: 2/5/2021
Closed: 7/8/2021
Contract Date: 10/8/2020

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Jessica Buchman

Listing Contact: (917) 579-8641

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