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87 Cambridge Place
Clinton Hill, Brooklyn | Gates Ave & Fulton Street
3,200 Square FeetMulti-Family
$2,050,000
floors / apts4 / 2
Lot Size20'x100'
Built Size20'x38'
ZoneR6B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$2,820
Price Per SF
$641
This property was sold for $2,160,000 on 01/12/12.
Listing Features
- Original Details
- Central AC
- Gas Heat
Outdoor space and views
- Garden
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
Property Description for 87 Cambridge Place
> This spectacular two-family townhouse combines historic features with an extensive, modern renovation including zoned central HVAC.
> Located on tree-lined Cambridge Place, in Clinton Hill's historic landmark district, this home is just two blocks to subway, supermarket, organic grocery store, post office and the Fort Greene Clinton Hill Food Coop.The property is set up as an owner's triplex over an income-producing garden rental.
> The parlor floor features fully restored wide plank floors; two marble fireplaces; custom HenryBuilt bamboo kitchen with granite countertops, BlueStar six burner stove, prestige hood, Miele dishwasher and Waterworks tile.
> The parlor level powder room was recently renovated with new plumbing and electrics.This home's outdoor space is every bit as striking as its interior.
> The parlor floor opens to a 170 sq foot refinished deck and a beautiful garden with bluestone dining patio, over 150 perennials, two walls of mature roses, a flowering crepe myrtle and new fencing.The second and third floors offer four bedrooms with abundant closet storage, two more marble fireplaces, laundry room and two additional bathrooms, both renovated.
> The top floor bathroom has a custom-built vanity and Carrera marble top.Built in 1863 by William Montgomery, this distinctive home has a three-sided bay window extending the full height of the facade.
Listing History for 87 Cambridge Place
Now
01/13/2012
$2,160,000
Sold and Closed by Jerry Minsky
Douglas Elliman
2012
Building Details for 87 Cambridge Place
OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1863
Floors/Apts4/2
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
Clinton-Washington Avs
0.18 miles
Clinton-Washington Avs
0.34 miles
Classon Av
0.34 miles
Franklin Av
0.37 miles
Citi Bike
Cambridge Pl & Gates Ave
0.04 miles
Fulton St & Waverly Ave
0.19 miles
Clinton Hill | Brooklyn
Quick Profile
Tucked behind the Brooklyn Navy Yard in central Brooklyn is the quiet residential neighborhood of Clinton Hill. Once a strictly working-class neighborhood, Clinton Hill has become known for its elegant brownstones and stately mansions that were built as Manhattanites crossed the East River in the 1920s in search of the supposed health benefits that came from living “on the hill,” which has an elevation of 95 feet. Now you will also find newer luxury apartment and condo buildings interspersed throughout the neighborhood.
The Pratt Institute and St. Joseph College give the area a certain energy that comes from having a college in your town, while it’s leafy streets, some with their original cobblestones, and slower pace attract young families. Millennials and professionals are flocking to Clinton Hill in search of a reasonably priced neighborhood that offers both nightlife and an easy commute to Manhattan. Clinton Hill is a beautiful neighborhood with a suburban feel and firm roots in its past that also offers plenty of urban amenities.
New businesses are showing up in Clinton Hill on a regular basis, adding to the current proliferation of coffee shops, restaurants, and bars. As the population changes, new entertainment and nightlife venues are migrating to the area to meet the demand. Barclays Center is within easy walking distance, offering exciting sporting events and concerts.
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OLR ID: 40512TH
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