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SOLD FOR $4,553,000

· Closed June 28, 2019

48 2nd Place

$4,553,000

$1,186 per sq ft

48 2nd Place

Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10538473

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

3

Baths

3,840

Sq. Ft.

1850

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 3,840 sq ft
Year Built 1850
Neighborhood Carroll Gardens

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Building Patio, Patio
  • Fireplace: Wood-burning or decorative fireplace
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 11
Baths 3 Full
Cooling Building Cooling, Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Henry Street/Clinton Street
Year Built 1850
Living Area 3,840 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 00365-0028
Block/Lot 365/28

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 23, 2019 $4,553,000 -
Currently May 4, 2026 $4,553,000 -

Description

48 2nd Place is a rarely available, impeccably-renovated, 4-story single-family brownstone on one of Carroll Gardens? most picturesque blocks. This stunning Italianate-style gem features beautifully restored original details seamlessly integrated with sophisticated modern finishes throughout, including a finished cellar and landscaped South-facing rear yard.


The Parlor floor wows with 11?8? ceilings, a gracious central staircase with mahogany railings, original pocket doors and crown moldings, a wood burning fireplace with an exquisite marble mantel, a Roll & Hill Excel Chandelier and a sleek wet bar complete with a sub-zero refrigerator.


The garden level boasts a large entry foyer leading into the inviting open kitchen and dining space with exposed brick illuminated by a retracting Nanawall folding glass wall. The gorgeous chef?s kitchen features Wood-Mode kitchen cabinetry and Schoolhouse Electric hardware, matte finish black granite countertops and professional grade kitchen appliances, including a 36" Wolf vented rangetop and convection oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, dishwasher and additional pot filler faucet.


Enjoy dining and hosting both indoors and outdoors by retracting the Nanawall folding glass wall separating the dining area and South-facing backyard with built-in sound system. The marble-paved backyard has an irrigation system, beautiful Japanese maple tree, marble planter and handsome fencing.


The Master bedroom features a decorative fireplace, enormous master closet and breathtaking 14? 9? x 15? 5? windowed master bathroom with an Albion extra large tub imported from England, shower stall, dual sinks and vanity (one on each side of the bathroom), Waterworks fixtures, and a statement Townsend Design Orbit Chandelier.


Upstairs you will find two spacious and bright bedrooms, a full bathroom with skylit shower, plus Miele washer/dryer and office nook. 5? select Rift and Quarter Sawn white oak floors, Marvin double-hung windows, California Closets with Baldwin hardware throughout as well as Ethernet cable pre-wired and camera intercom on all floors.


The home has Nest controlled, multi-zone heating and cooling and radiant heated floors in the garden and finished basement. The basement can be utilized as a media room/ guest room/ home gym and has a full laundry room with sink (gas-fired dryer, vents outside) and wonderful storage space.


Located only two blocks from the Carroll St F and G trains and local favorites Lucali?s, Frankie?s 457 Spuntino, Ugly Baby and Brooklyn Social. If you?re looking for a truly remarkable, turnkey home in charming Carroll Gardens, 48 2nd Place is a perfect marriage of character and exquisite modernity.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area Fireplace

Exterior Features

Garden Building Patio Patio

Building Information

Carroll Gardens is defined by its deep front gardens and long-standing bakeries and restaurants along Court and Smith Streets. The real estate market features wide historic brownstones alongside new construction condominiums that maintain the low-rise building scale.

Carroll Gardens Live Market Data

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Active Listings

32

Median Asking Price

$2.00M

Median $/Sqft

$1,352

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

2

Price Reduced

13%

Sold (30 Days)

9

Median Sale Price

$3.12M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/4/26, 9:14 AM EST

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Location

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48 2nd Place, Carroll Gardens, Kings County • Near Henry Street/Clinton Street

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1901
Year Built
125 years old
3
Floors
1
Residential Units
R6B
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $290,040
Land Value: $24,600
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 1,280 SF
Building Area: 3,232 SF
Built FAR: 2.53
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 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 3,840 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1850, making it approximately 176 years old.

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

At the current list price of $4,553,000 for 3,840 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,186. 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: RLS10538473
First Listed: 4/23/2019
Closed: 6/28/2019
Contract Date: 4/23/2019

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Lauren Chao

Listing Contact: (908) 612-7437

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