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188 Park Place
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn | Carlton Ave & Vanderbilt Ave
10 Rooms5 Beds3 Baths3,000 Square FeetMulti-Family
$2,615,000
floors / apts4 / 2
Lot Size17'x99'
Built Size17'x40'
ZoneR6B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$9,350
Price Per SF
$872
This property was sold for $2,615,000 on 04/29/21.
Outdoor space and views
- Backyard
Property Description for 188 Park Place
Contract Out. Looking for history and nostalgia? Then look no further. You'll find it here in this classic Prospect Heights brownstone built in 1874. Prospect Heights is a popular and trending Brooklyn neighborhood, it is also one of the Borough's oldest neighborhoods. This 2 family 4 story house was designed by architect B. F. Pine and is part of a row of four graciously appointed neo-Grec streetscapes that line the block. Original architecture including decorative cast iron railings and a galvanized cornice remain intact. Inside, a gracious and welcoming entry foyer opens to a grand parlor that boasts 11+ ft. ceilings, intricate wedding cake plaster and mirrored mantels. All woodwork on this floor has been stripped of many layers of paint and is ready for the new owners to complete and finish to their own taste. The sun drenched kitchen in the rear parlor is oh so charming! It spans the full width of the house. The space is fitted with stainless steel, marble mosaic backsplash and a carrera marble center island, the central gathering place for cooking as well as entertaining. As part of the spacious lower duplex there are two bedrooms, and a den, and a large luxurious bathroom with wooden built-ins and storage. The layout on this floor provides access to a sizeable backyard with unlimited possibilities. The upper duplex is on the third and fourth floors. The current layout consists of two rental apartments and they each offer work-from-home/living space, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. All mechanicals are up to date--a new boiler and two new hot water heaters were recently installed. The house could use some updates, but you could easily move in and enjoy generous space and a steady flow of sunlight that adds warmth and glow to every single floor of this iconic gem. 188 Park Place is perfectly situated to enjoy all that Brooklyn, and New York City has to offer. With transit right at the corner, midtown is less than 30 minutes away. While at home you are surrounded by world class Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Prospect Park; and Brooklyn's hottest restaurants: Faun, Sofreh, Olmsted, Maison, Yaki and James to name a few. Take in a concert at Barclays Center, or enjoy dessert at Ample Hills Creamery. 188 is an exceptional home in the perfect location for whatever may interest you. Make it your own!
Building Details for 188 Park Place
OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1874
Floors/Apts4/2
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
7 Av
0.03 miles
Grand Army Plaza
0.13 miles
Bergen St
0.32 miles
Railroad
Atlantic TerminalLong Island Rail Road
0.5 miles
Citi Bike
Park Pl & Carlton Ave
0.03 miles
7 Ave & Park Pl
0.09 miles
Contact Agents
Contact Agents
Bette Cunningham
Brown Harris Stevens
Catherine Witherwax
Brown Harris Stevens
Prospect Heights | Brooklyn
Quick Profile
Prospect Heights is a small residential neighborhood surrounded by big attractions. It’s rich in culture and offers the perfect blend of old Brooklyn charm and modern-day hipness.
Residents of this tight-knit community include young professionals, families and long-time residents. It’s a walkers paradise - just steps from Prospect Park and a short walking distance to neighborhoods like Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Green and Clinton. You’re close to culture too. Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Library, Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Barclays Center are all nearby.
Prospect Heights is bordered by Flatbush Avenue to the west, Washington Avenue to the east, Atlantic Avenue and Dean Street to the north and Eastern Parkway to the south.
Prospect Heights, like many areas of New York City, was first inhabited by indigenous tribes and eventually settled by the Dutch and turned into farmland.
A significant part of the Revolutionary War was fought in Prospect Heights and the surrounding areas. Known as the Battle of Brooklyn, it was the first military engagement following the Declaration of Independence. Things didn’t go so well for American forces so they retreated and the British occupied Manhattan for several years after the Battle of Brooklyn.
In 1867, the opening of Prospect Park caused major housing growth in Prospect Heights. The middle-class neighborhood was soon populated by Jewish, Italian, and Irish workers. Many of which were shop-owners or employed as laborers in nearby factories.
Housing in Prospect Heights includes single-family row houses, historic townhouses, co-ops, and new luxury condos. The median listed price for a 1-bedroom in Prospect Heights is $680,000 with an average price per square foot is $944.
The neighborhood's commercial artery runs along Vanderbilt Avenue and Washington Avenue. The variety of businesses adds to the charm of the neighborhood. They include bars, pubs, restaurants and mom-and-pop stores of all types. The shops and eateries are a perfect alternative to the big-name attractions that bracket the neighborhood. It's a little bit of everything in this neighborhood.
Subways are plentiful in Prospect Heights. Its proximity to Manhattan is another perk of the neighborhood. It's about a half-hour train ride. The B, D, N, Q, R, 2, 3, 4 and 5 subway lines all serve the Atlantic Avenue/Barclays Center station. 2, 3, 4, B and Q trains cover the neighborhood and the A and C trains are nearby too.
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: 80262TH
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