Sitting at tree-top height, with gorgeous views of brownstone Brooklyn, this bright and sunny, unique home offers many options for creating a truly special place. The main living space, with nearly 12' tall ceilings, has a beautiful south-facing original casement window. This room could be used as your living room, or a dining room/office combo. It also features a built-in loft which can fit a queen sized bed and has recessed storage, storage under the staircase, and a skylight! Underneath the loft is the revamped kitchen space with an induction stove and granite counter top. A freestanding island can easily be added for extra storage and counter space.
The back room in the home can serve as the living room or the main bedroom if you prefer to leave the loft bedroom for guests! It has a large north-facing window overlooking the co-ops beautiful, landscaped backyard area. It also features built-in shelving and closet space. There is a full bathroom with a bathtub and a second skylight!
173 Lafayette Avenue is a pet-friendly co-op. There is private basement storage and common bike storage on the first floor. There is a dedicated porter, and the building is professionally managed. Located in prime, central Fort Greene with all it's amenities! Favorites include Thea, Olea, Miss Ada, Bittersweet and Walters to name a few. Close proximity to The Space at Irondale, Fort Greene Park which has a year-round farmer's market and the C and G train lines; less than 10-minutes to the Atlantic/Barclays transit hub with 10+ subway lines.
There is a monthly assessment of $166.16.
Quick Profile
Conveniently situated just north of the beautiful and lush Prospect Park, Fort Greene is rich with history. Representative of an aesthetic that Brooklyn is often associated with--the brownstone and row house architecture being an institution of the community--Fort Greene is decidedly singular in visual style. As part of the National Register of Historic Places, this South Brooklyn neighborhood offers unique charm and plenty of character.
Beginning with its early military-oriented inception (the territory was central to the Battle of Long Island), Fort Greene has always been recognized for its spaciousness and a sense of openness. Filled with nature and greenery, it is also home to its very own eponymously named park in addition to being in close proximity to Brooklyn’s largest recreational area, Prospect Park (containing the beloved Prospect Park Zoo within it).
Many residents come from different socioeconomic backgrounds and commute to their workplaces in Manhattan, while keeping Fort Greene as their separate haven. The diversity of the area has proven to be one of the few examples of a Brooklyn neighborhood maintaining its roots in part thanks to its protected status.