$12,000
Updated 9 months ago
Off Market

259 New York Ave, TWNHS

Crown Heights, Brooklyn | Saint Johns Place & Lincoln Place

8 Rooms5 Beds3.5 Baths3,400 Square FeetSingle Family

$12,000
Lease Term12-12 Months
Rent Per SF
$42
The price shown reflects the monthly rent only and does not include any additional fees. Please review the listing description for a summary of all fees related to renting this apartment.

Listing Features

  • Entry Foyer
  • Ground Floor
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Laundry Room
  • Moldings
  • Original Details
  • Parlor
  • Triplex
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Wall Sconces
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Bay Windows
  • Oversized Windows
  • Skylights
  • Dishwasher
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Powder Room

Outdoor space and views

  • Deck
  • East Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Laundry Room

Property Description for 259 New York Ave, TWNHS

259 New York Avenue is a breathtaking Renaissance Revival townhouse set on one of Crown Heights’ most picturesque, landmarked blocks. This stately limestone residence spans over 4,000 square feet across three stories and a full basement, seamlessly marrying historic grandeur with modern refinement. Originally built as a two-family home, it is currently configured and enjoyed as a spacious single-family residence. Meticulously updated with respect for its architectural legacy, the home showcases intricate moldings, soaring ceilings, and gleaming hardwood floors—elegantly complemented by contemporary upgrades, including a modernized electrical system and central air conditioning. Designed for both comfort and elegance, the home offers five bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a study, and multiple sunlit living areas. Oversized windows flood the interiors with natural light, highlighting the exquisite details throughout. A striking grand staircase serves as a breathtaking focal point, adding to the home’s timeless charm. This extraordinary residence is a perfect balance of classic elegance and contemporary convenience. The heart of the home is the chef’s kitchen, a culinary dream outfitted with high-end LG appliances, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and designer lighting. From here, pop out onto a backyard deck—an ideal setting for entertaining or unwinding in the open air. The second floor is anchored by the luxurious primary suite, featuring two closets, an en-suite bath, and a decorative fireplace. Two additional king-sized bedrooms complete this level. The third floor offers even more flexibility, with two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a spacious laundry room for ultimate convenience. A full basement provides ample storage and direct street access, enhancing the home’s practicality. The property has undergone thoughtful updates while preserving its original character. Located in the heart of Crown Heights, this home offers the best of Brooklyn at your doorstep—from the lush greenery of Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to the neighborhood’s thriving dining and cultural scene. Commuting is effortless with easy access to the 3 train at Nostrand Avenue, the 2 and 5 trains at President Street, as well as nearby bus routes and Citi Bike stations.

Listing History for 259 New York Ave, TWNHS

Now
11/19/2025
POM by Tali Berzak
Compass
09/25/2025
Back on the Market by Tali Berzak
Compass

Building Details for 259 New York Ave

OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1905
Floors/Apts4/1
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Nostrand Av
0.19 miles
President St-Medgar Evers College
0.28 miles
Kingston Av
0.29 miles

Citi Bike

Sterling Pl & New York Ave
0.09 miles
Eastern Pkwy & Brooklyn Ave
0.16 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: 2115705