$6,500,000
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144 Franklin Street

Greenpoint, Brooklyn | Greenpoint Ave & Kent Street

12 Rooms6 Beds6.5 Baths5,760 Square FeetMixed Use

$6,500,000
floors / apts3 / 4
Lot Size24'x80'
Built Size24' wide
ZoneR6A
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$25,824
Price Per SF
$1,128

This property was sold for $6,500,000 on 12/18/18.

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom

Property Description for 144 Franklin Street

Centrally located on the corner of Franklin Street and Greenpoint Avenue, 144 Franklin is a landmarked three-story mixed-use building with a full height basement that measures 80 feet × 24 feet, and is approximately 5,760 square feet. 124 feet of frontage wrapped by an old bank railing slightly elevated from the sidewalk create a nice storefront possibility. Mixed zoning R6A, and C2-4, the property CO currently reflects up to six office spaces on the ground floor, regular basement use, and residential use of second and third floors. Delivered Vacant. Greenpoint's iconic Mechanics and Traders Bank building originally built in 1895, now being sold in its entirety. The building has been noted as being architecturally significant for its ornate facade in the classically inspired Renaissance Revival style. The building itself is landmarked, and composed of large red brownstones, red brick and ornate terra cotta detailed accents. The third floor features huge arched windows and two oval lunette windows, with terra cotta spandrels and cornice. Each floor is approximately 1,800 square feet. The ground floor commercial space has a main entrance on Franklin Avenue, with a secondary entrance leading down to the basement from the street, 15-foot high ceilings the space is currently separated into two offices and has two bathrooms. The second floor apartment is a three bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath, with 11-foot high ceilings. The third floor three bedroom has 18-foot high ceilings, two full bathrooms, and a sleep loft. The two residential apartment are currently occupied, but can be delivered vacant. The building is positioned with southern and western exposures and every floor has a ton of windows. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to preserve a historic landmark of Old Brooklyn.

Building Details for 144 Franklin Street

OwnershipMixed Use
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1895
Floors/Apts3/4
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Greenpoint Av
0.18 miles
Nassau Av
0.49 miles

Citi Bike

Milton St & Franklin St
0.07 miles
Greenpoint Ave & West St
0.09 miles

Ferry

Greenpoint
0.34 miles

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Greenpoint | Brooklyn

Quick Profile

Go north, not west. Greenpoint’s placement at the furthermost tip of Brooklyn makes it peak “North Brooklyn” territory. Bordered by the East River, its geographical location has long made Greenpoint integral to maritime activity, present day ferry service to Manhattan included. With Williamsburg to the south and Long Island City to the north, Greenpoint’s “hip factor” often experiences crossover traffic from these areas. 

Particularly bustling on the weekend, the edge of McCarren Park at Bedford Avenue and Lorimer Street filters out into prime Greenpoint, where brunch has become a hallowed tradition for newer and longtime residents alike. Bars and restaurants such as Spritzenhaus and Five Leaves also provide close proximity to a post-dining jaunt in the park. 

As the neighborhood continues to grow and develop, the old world feel of a tradition of Polish immigrants has commingled with the arrival of enterprising millennials that have become a part of the go-getting spirit of the neighborhood. Filled with small coffee shops, vintage boutiques and award-winning restaurants (as well as tailored bars like TØRST offering up specialty beers on tap), Greenpoint truly is the jewel of North Brooklyn. 

All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 72922TH