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288 Powers Street
East Williamsburg, Brooklyn | Judge Street & Olive Street
8 Rooms3 Beds2 Baths1,400 Square FeetSingle Family
$2,200,000
floors / apts2 / 1
Lot Size25'x100'
Built Size25'x26'
ZoneR6B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$3,480
Price Per SF
$1,571
This property was sold for $2,200,000 on 10/02/24.
Outdoor space and views
- Garden [25'x60']
- Patio [18'x14']
Building Amenities
- Garden
Property Description for 288 Powers Street
288 Powers is a 25 foot wide charming townhouse with beautiful vintage details and many modern upgrades. The enormous garden, spanning over 1400 square feet, is a remnant of a bygone era in Brooklyn. There are fruiting pear and cherry trees; raspberry and fig bushes; many specimen plants and a koi pond.
The first floor living room has tall - 9 foot 3 inch - ceilings with original tin. The kitchen features a Boffi marble top counter, GE gas cooktop, Jennair dishwasher, a double stainless steel sink and a huge 'french door' LG fridge with an icemaker. Morning sun floods into the first floor bathroom which has radiant heated floors and a book-matched carrera marble shower. The 3 season patio off the kitchen, with 2 sinks and a beverage fridge, is perfect for dinner or dance parties or any kind of entertaining. It also serves a fantastic yoga studio during the warm months.
The sun filled 2nd floor also has 9 foot original tin ceilings throughout and 4 rooms that can be configured with many options for bedroom, office or additional living space. There is also an open floor plan full basement with a washer and dryer and slop sink. It is great space for additional storage, a workshop, a gym or an additional recreation/media area.
The massive garden is a true delight with several sitting and entertaining areas. The plantings were designed so there would always be something flowering or fruiting at a different time in Spring, Summer or Fall. Azaleas, Crocuses, Begonia and 'Bleeding Hearts' bloom in May; Cherries come in June; the Crepe Myrtle, Hydrangeas, Hostas, and Astilbe flower in summer alongside fresh raspberries. In the Fall, the massive pear tree bears fruit and the Sweet Autumn Clematis blooms through the end of October. All the photos of the flowers and fruit on this listing are photos taken at 288 Powers Street.
If you are looking for a truly unique Brooklyn living experience, come see the 25 foot wide country townhouse at 288 Powers Street. There is simply nothing like it on the market. This is a beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, tailor-made for entertaining or for nature lovers. 288 Powers is steps away from the L train Grand Street stop on an extremely quiet tree-lined street with two Community Gardens. Com live in a quiet and tranquil garden environment with easy access to all the lifestyle, cultural and entertainment choices in Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Bushwick.
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Listing History for 288 Powers Street
Now
10/02/2024
$2,200,000
Sold and Closed by Lewis Canfield
Corcoran
07/28/2024
Contract Signed by Lewis Canfield
Corcoran
Building Details for 288 Powers Street
OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1910
Floors/Apts2/1
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
Metropolitan Av
0.08 miles
Lorimer St
0.14 miles
Graham Av
0.37 miles
Hewes St
0.39 miles
Broadway
0.41 miles
Citi Bike
Hope St & Union Ave
0.06 miles
Devoe St & Lorimer St
0.11 miles
East Williamsburg | Brooklyn
Quick Profile
East Williamsburg is a mixed industrial neighborhood in Brooklyn, with many working factories that make everything from beer and wontons to clothing and concrete. You are likely to hear screeching, pounding and the deep thump of industrial machinery throughout the day. East Williamsburg has become a haven for artists and musicians of every description, who are attracted to the large open loft spaces of the converted industrial buildings. The area has attracted a younger crowd of 20- and 30-somethings that are drawn by affordable rents and a generally lower cost of living.
There is a rich history of immigrants from Puerto Rico and Italy, and oddly enough, they chose to settle on opposite ends of Graham Avenue, with the Italians on the north and the Puerto Ricans on the south.
Housing in the area consists of mid-rise apartment buildings, row houses, and public housing complexes. There are also smaller multi-family apartment buildings available. Lofts are becoming more prevalent as the older, abandoned factory buildings come up for sale and are converted into residential properties.
East Williamsburgfairly pulses with a creative vibe. There are unique shopping venues, numerous tiny coffee shops, interesting restaurants, and cafes, along with food trucks that frequent the area. The grocery stores are affordable and carry a wide variety of goods that appeal to the eclectic tastes of the neighborhood residents.
There is a vibrant bar scene, where you will find mostly local residents imbibing, so it is easy to make friends among your neighbors if you stop in frequently at your favorite watering hole. There are many interesting shops, bars and restaurants tucked in amongst the warehouses and factories. Many do not invest in elaborate signage, so it can be difficult to find some of the best spots. Keep an eye out for hand-painted signs on the sides of buildings with arrows pointing to nondescript, nearly invisible entrances.
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OLR ID: 96429TH
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