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1178 Sterling Place

$2,200,000

$726 per sq ft

1178 Sterling Place

Crown Heights, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10774708

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

5

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

3,032

Sq. Ft.

1901

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4 full, 1 half
Living Area 3,032 sq ft
Year Built 1901
Neighborhood Crown Heights

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Building Patio, Patio
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1901)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 11
Baths 3 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street Virginia Place/Albany Avenue
Year Built 1901
Living Area 3,032 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 01251-0029
Block/Lot 1251/29

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jan 19, 2022 $2,200,000 -
Price Reduced Jun 3, 2022 $2,300,000 +4.5%

Description

1178 Sterling Place is a 2 story/3 family townhouse located in the Historic District of Crown Heights! Originally built in 1901, 1178 Sterling sits on a 127.75 ft. lot with larger than typical brownstone dimensions. All units are free market apartments with beautiful brownstone interior details, decorative fireplaces, hardwood floors, stained glass and floor to ceiling windows that provide abundant natural light. Due to the expansive dimensions of the building, each floor has an extra room uniquely intricate to it's expansive width. Generously spaced out with two full sized bedrooms on each floor, full sized living/dining room area and a secondary room which can be used as an office/den. The cellar is finished and offers full-height storage space that can be converted into a duplex apartment with the garden level. The top floor apartment boasts its own private outdoor patio area, while the garden apartment that has exclusive private access to the garden. Can Be Delivered Vacant 1178 Sterling Place is sure to be a home or investment. Near to transportation @ Kingston Avenue #3 train and a few blocks from The Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brower Park, banks, restaurants and shops nearby..

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Building Patio Patio

Building Information

Crown Heights is a dynamic and architecturally rich neighborhood in central Brooklyn. Famous for its grand boulevards and impressive collection of pre-war apartment buildings and brownstones, the area offers a sense of scale and history. Residents enjoy proximity to the Brooklyn Museum, the Botanic Garden, and a active restaurant scene along Franklin and Nostrand Avenues, making it a popular choice for those seeking space and culture.

Crown Heights Live Market Data

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Active Listings

90

Median Asking Price

$1.61M

Median $/Sqft

$990

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

5

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

2

Median Sale Price

$1.31M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/18/26, 8:48 AM EST

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Location

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1178 Sterling Place, Crown Heights, Kings County • Near Virginia Place/Albany Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1
Floor Plan 2

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1907
Year Built
119 years old
2
Floors
3
Residential Units
R6
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments Historic District: Crown Heights North III Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $106,500
Land Value: $25,080
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,491 SF
Building Area: 3,032 SF
Built FAR: 1.22
Allowed FAR: 2.43

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 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 3,032 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1901, making it approximately 125 years old.

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

At the current list price of $2,200,000 for 3,032 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $726. 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: RLS10774708
First Listed: 1/19/2022
Price Changed: 6/3/2022
Closed: 5/3/2022
Contract Date: 1/2/2018

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Lakeisha Edwards

Listing Contact: (917) 531-2784

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