$1,199,000
Updated 5 years ago
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Francine Towers

277 Washington Ave, 4-IJ

Clinton Hill, Brooklyn | Willoughby Ave & De Kalb Ave

6 Rooms3 Beds2 Baths1,300 Square FeetCo-op

$1,199,000
Maintenance$1,643
Price Per SF
$922

This property was sold for $1,300,000 on 07/12/21.

Listing Features

  • Corner Apartment
  • Entry Foyer
  • High Ceilings [9.2']
  • Original Details
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Center Island
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Open Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • East Exposure
  • North Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Part-Time Doorman
  • Bike Storage
  • Courtyard
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed

Property Description for 277 Washington Ave, 4-IJ

Live amongst the Washington Avenue 19th Century mansions in this stunning & rare three bedroom/2 bath located in a classic prewar doorman building just off the corner of Washington Avenue and Dekalb Avenue.277 Washington Ave is known for its generous Floorplans, large proportioned rooms, high ceilings, original parquet floors and tons of closet space. Windows and light abound in this large sprawling three bedroom apartment with three exposures and windows everywhere.Upon entering one notices the light streaming into the Open and Chic White windowed kitchen with new Carrara countertops and a butcher block island set off by beautiful island lighting. There's lots of prep space and upper and lower cabinets and The appliances are stainless.Three bedrooms of this size are rare in Fort Greene/Clinton Hill and This apartment is the combination of two one bedroom apartments, 4J and 4i, totaling to about 1200sf approximately. The living room is well proportioned measuring 22 feet in length which allows for lots of seating with a 90 inch couch and several chairs but also has room for a dining table too.In classic prewar fashion, the bedrooms are accessible down two separate two hallways off the living room. The primary and second adjacent bedroom are located in what was the other apartment next door and the third bedroom is on the opposite side allowing for privacy. All three bedrooms are generous sizes and measure over 15 feet in length. The master is the largest and measures just over 17 feet. Each has a set of closets and could easily fit a king sized bed! All three face east over Pratt's Historic red brick buildings and its Sculpture Garden.The building dates back to the 1905 and Both bathrooms reflect that and have the original subway tile and the classic black and white floor tile. The bathtubs are the original Art Deco curved 6 foot cast iron tubs.The apartment is turnkey except for one small detail: Ideally one would want to connect the 3rd bedroom adjacent to the primary bedroom with its own hallway to the living room. See the second floorplan for the potential plan. This would make the primary bath private to the primary bedroom only and the other two bedrooms using the other bath.The building is an established co op and Maintenance is $1640 per month. Additionally, there's a private large storage locker attached to this unit in the basement.Francine Towers is a well maintained elevator building that provides a part-time Doorman, live-in super and porters, a laundry room and a bicycle room. New roof replacement and facade work is currently in progress and the scaffolding is being removed in a month.Pied-a-Terres and guarantors are allowed and the downpayment must be a minimum of 20%. Subleasing is allowed after the initial 2 years, with a minimum one year term and fees apply. And Pets are allowed !

Building Details for 277 Washington Ave

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeLow-Rise
Service LevelPart-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1920
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts6/63
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Clinton-Washington Avs
0.18 miles
Classon Av
0.34 miles

Citi Bike

Willoughby Ave & Hall St
0.1 miles
Lafayette Ave & St James Pl
0.16 miles

Contact Agent

Contact Agent

Kathleen Perkins
Douglas Elliman

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.

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: 1929056