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SOLD FOR $2,780,000

· Closed December 16, 2021

47 2nd Street

$2,780,000

$1,241 per sq ft

47 2nd Street

Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10744501

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

4

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

2,240

Sq. Ft.

1899

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Living Area 2,240 sq ft
Year Built 1899
Neighborhood Carroll Gardens

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 6
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street Smith Street/Hoyt Street
Year Built 1899
Living Area 2,240 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 00450-0047
Block/Lot 450/47

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 30, 2021 $2,780,000 -
Price Reduced Dec 28, 2021 $2,800,000 +0.7%

Description

Partly renovated, handsome sunny three story brownstone and a cellar on a lovely Carroll Gardens block offers flexible layout to customize and expand. Large back yard. Two family house used as one family. Zoned M6B with maximum usable floor area of 3088 square feet. Currently 2240 square with 849 unused buildable square feet. Third floor was completely renovated in 2017 with high end materials, appliances and cabinetry. Exposed brick. New windows. 9' high ceilings and a large new skylight. PABLO - LED Lighting Fixtures. Washer/Dryer. The gourmet kitchen can be transferred to the original kitchen in the back of the garden level. The countertop is a granite composite material with a waterfall edge. Bertazzoni cooktop, Bosch dishwasher. Whirlpool refrigerator, oven & DW. Big Spa bathroom with radiant heated floors and a skylight: Nemo Tile ARA collection 2"x20" Ceramic Tile Fixtures - California Faucets Toilet - TOTO Washbasin - Duravit Vero wall mounted Enter the Parlor floor through a Vestibule with Country Floors natural mosaic tile. Beautifully preserved original details, refinished 5' wide original cedar floors. 2 original decorative fireplaces. A half bath. 10' ceilings Garden level has 2 large rooms. The back room was the original kitchen. The new 3rd floor kitchen can be installed in this room. Full bathroom. Sun room. Cellar: 6' high ceilings. New hot water tank. 5 year old roof. Verizon Fios Conveniently located close to Whole Foods, Carroll Park, the restaurants and markets of Court, Smith Street and the Gowanus. F & G subway, B57 bus at the end of the block. Zones for PS 58

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Garden

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

35

Median Asking Price

$1.85M

Median $/Sqft

$1,382

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

3

Price Reduced

14%

Sold (30 Days)

9

Median Sale Price

$3.12M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/5/26, 5:09 AM EST

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Location

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47 2nd Street, Carroll Gardens, Kings County • Near Smith Street/Hoyt Street

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1899
Year Built
127 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R6B
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $239,460
Land Value: $28,320
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 1,544 SF
Building Area: 2,240 SF
Built FAR: 1.45
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 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 2,240 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 $2,780,000 for 2,240 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,241. 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: RLS10744501
First Listed: 9/30/2021
Price Changed: 12/28/2021
Closed: 12/16/2021
Contract Date: 9/30/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Micha Hendel

Listing Contact: (917) 881-5419

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