$3,450,000
Updated 5 years ago
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859 Saint Marks Ave

Crown Heights, Brooklyn | Brooklyn Ave & Kingston Ave

15.5 Rooms9 Beds7.5 Baths6,900 Square FeetSingle Family

$3,450,000
floors / apts5 / 1
Lot Size25'x150'58"
Built Size23'x60'
ZoneR6
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$10,805
Price Per SF
$500

This property was sold for $3,450,000 on 06/22/21.

Listing Features

  • Architectural Dtls
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Original Details
  • Window AC Units

Outdoor space and views

  • Backyard
  • Balcony
  • Frontyard
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Partial Park Views
  • Townhouse Views
  • Treeline Views

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Backyard

Property Description for 859 Saint Marks Ave

Introducing 859 St. Marks Avenue; a majestic and grand south-facing 5-story limestone mansion sitting on a quaint tree-lined street within the Crown Heights North Historic District. Rich in history, this home was originally built in 1905 and has been completely restored across an impressive 6,900 square feet while maintaining mahogany wainscoting, custom paneling, crown moldings, pocket doors, fireplace mantels (8), built-ins and original parquet flooring in impeccable condition. This is a tremendous once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a massive 25' wide, trophy townhouse on "Mansion Row" overlooking the Brooklyn Children's Museum.

As soon as you enter you are welcomed by astonishing original woodwork in immaculate condition with mahogany moldings, mosaics and exposed beams that are hard to find in today's day & age. Currently, the home is set-up as three individual residences but can easily be converted into a stunning single family home or by living in one of the units & renting out the others. 

Residence one is a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom triplex consisting of the parlor, third & fourth floor levels with a spacious balcony overlooking the Brooklyn Museum and access to a private garden. The airy first level features formal front parlor, dining & sitting room quarters with tremendous attention to detail, fireplace mantels, original built-ins and pocket doors separating the space. Upstairs you'll find three spacious bedrooms, one of which is a south-facing en-suite with deep soaking tub, charming bay windows & separate office space. The upper level boasts a cozy living room setup with an open kitchen, separated den, primary suite & charming terrace overlooking St. Marks Avenue treetops. 

Residence two is a sun-splashed full-floor 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom on the top level with an open kitchen featuring Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an en-suite primary bedroom & home office. Residence three is a full-floor 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with private outdoor space on the garden level. Both of these residences can be rented individually or combined with the homes main residence. There is also a basement with great ceiling heights, storage & mechanicals in good working order. All units are equipped with washer/dryer in unit, central air & intricate wooden details throughout. 

859 St. Marks Avenue is a tremendous opportunity to own one of the most special townhouses in all of Brooklyn on a highly coveted Crown Heights' street. Rarely do you find such magnitude in size while having such historic original details in mint condition with a taste of a modern-styled aesthetic making this home in complete move-in condition. Whether you are looking to live as a single family home, earn a substantial amount of rental income to offset your mortgage payments or look to develop the property further (condo conversion), the home is a savvy investment to own a piece of Brooklyn history. The St. Marks house is conveniently located within the heart of the Crown Heights North Historic District, within minutes away from neighborhood hotspots such as Chavela's, Two Saints, Catfish, Cent'Anni and many more just a short stroll away, while the A, C & 3 subway lines make for an easy commute around Brooklyn and into Manhattan.

Certificates of Non Harassment are in process

Listing History for 859 Saint Marks Ave

Now
06/23/2021
$3,450,000
Sold and Closed by Daniel Kandinov
Corcoran
04/14/2021
Contract Signed by Daniel Kandinov
Corcoran

Building Details for 859 Saint Marks Ave

OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1905
Floors/Apts5/1
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Kingston-Throop Avs
0.37 miles
Kingston Av
0.39 miles

Railroad

Nostrand AvenueLong Island Rail Road
0.35 miles

Citi Bike

Brooklyn Ave & Prospect Pl
0.08 miles
Bergen St & Kingston Ave
0.11 miles

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Crown Heights | Brooklyn

Quick Profile

Originally known as Crown Hill by the Lenape Indians that lived there, Crown Heights has evolved into a diverse neighborhood, occupied primarily by Hasidic Jews and one of the largest Caribbean populations to be found anywhere outside of the West Indies. 

Head over to Nostrand Avenue, one of the main West Indian commercial areas in the neighborhood, which is lined with stores that have been in those exact same places for generations, providing their goods and services to area residents. Kingston Avenue has similar commercial activities that support the Jewish community, and Franklin Avenue shows the most signs of change and gentrification, with an ever-expanding mix of yoga studios, coffee shops, and organic grocery stores that serve the influx of young professionals. No matter which of these areas you visit, you will find an interesting mix of businesses that you wouldn’t normally picture as existing side-by-side. It is all part of the cultural diversity of Crown Heights.

The neighborhood is bisected, from east to west, by Eastern Parkway, which is a beautiful, 3-mile-long boulevard lined with mature trees. This leafy oasis was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, famed designer of Central Park, the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina, and the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D. C.

You will find a mix of low-rise apartment buildings, large middle-class elevator buildings, brownstones, and some luxury buildings. Century-old architecture stands next to modern residential developments in a visually interesting mix of styles, much as the diversity of the residents exists. People who would not normally meet and mix are forging new pathways to cultural understanding by working, living, and playing together in the same neighborhood.

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: 27087TH