686 Greene Avenue # NA
Brooklyn, NY, 11221 $ 2,350,000
Bedrooms6 Baths3.1 Sq 3,600 Monthly Estimate*
$ 14,074
for $2,350,000 with 6 bedrooms and 3 full baths, 1 half bath. This 3,600 square foot townhouse was built in 1899.
New Price $2,350,000OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS. OH Wed 10-16 5-6pm By Appt. OnlyGrand, Glamorous, Restored, Serene and Great for Live/Work.4 Story - 2 Fam Townhouse with a Loft-Like Feel....and huge garden.686 Greene Ave is a unique combination of a Historic Brownstone and downtown loft living....offering you the best of both worlds. Situated on a lovely tree-lined street in Bedford Stuyvesant, a quintessential Brooklyn neighborhood, this home offers 3600 sq ft for living plus huge basement space. It is also across the street from Herbert Von King Park (one of the first parks in the history of Brooklyn, with a design submitted by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux) and in close proximity to transportation, shopping, cafes and restaurants.This is not your Cookie Cutter run-of-the-mill home. This dramatic and spacious home was renovated 10 years ago by two Brooklyn Artists /Designers on the cutting edge of design as an Owner's Upper Triplex plus hi-income 1 BR garden rental.....both units with access to the backyard. The Upper Triplex is a truly elegant and loft-like space with 4-5 Bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The parlor floor is an expansive Living Room plus Formal Dining Room and Country Style kitchen with custom-built 6 ft. soapstone sink & sideboard.Right off the kitchen is a huge sunny deck and stairs down to a lovely landscaped backyard with a tree and hammock for those lazy naps in the shade, as well as a lovely sunny sitting and planting area. Hi ceilings, big windows, lots of light, hardwood floors, gorgeous wood detailed bannister. Meticulously restored woodwork throughout including reclaimed wood floor and exposed beams.The upper two floors offer 4 good sized Bedrooms, plus a home office which could be a 5th Bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms plus a Great Room which could be a Media Room, Art Studio, Yoga Studio, or Work-At-Home Office space. The master bath is a truly luxurious space also custom-designed and built by the artists/owners.This Triplex was rented at $10,500 a month and will be delivered vacant.On the Garden Level.....there is a spacious and renovated 1 BR income producing apt. which could remain separate or be incorporated into the rest of the townhouse. This bright and spacious apartment has a huge open LR/DR/Kitchen area with great indoor-outdoor flow.686 Greene Ave. is close to great restaurants like Warude, Boca Santa and Madame Poupon. Cafes such as Sincerely Tommy, Brooklyn Kettle and Little Roy Coffee. Neighborhood grocery stores include Ideal Food Basket and Healthy Organic Market.Easy street parking, and only a short distance to the G train.You won't find any other houses as tranquil, comfortable and easy to live and work in, especially if you need a large home + office space. Unique - Historic - Eclectic.
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FeaturesGeneralCooling CentralAir
Appliances WasherDryerAllowed
Zoning R
Garage Spaces 0.0
Patio/Porch Features None
Pets Allowed BuildingYes No
Year Built 1899
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Unit Number NA
Property SubType Townhouse
County Kings
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Subdivision Name Stuyvesant Heights
Garage Y/N No
Building Features GreenBuilding
Total Rooms 11
City NewYorkCity
View Y/N No
NumberOfUnitsTotal 2
Lot Size Units SquareFeet
Land Lease Y/N No
Tax Annual Amount 8400.0
Structure Type Townhouse
Building Area Units SquareFeet
Living Area Units SquareFeet
Standard Status Pending
Tax Lot 0019
Expected Active Date 2022-05-18
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InteriorBasement Other
Total Stories 4
Basement (Y/N) No
Air Conditioning Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N No
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Laundry Features InUnit
Total Bedrooms 6
Entry Level 1
Total Baths 4
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ExteriorLot Size Area 2000.0
Building Area Total 3600.0
Lot Dimensions 100.00x20.00
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByDouglas Elliman Real EstateBroker
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $14,074
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $700
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 5.99% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Pricing HistoryDate | Price | Price Change | Description |
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10/21/2022 | $2,350,000 | -6.00% | Price Down |
10/19/2022 | $2,500,000 | -5.66% | Price Down |
9/28/2022 | $2,650,000 | -3.64% | Price Down |
6/17/2022 | $2,750,000 | -6.78% | Price Down |
5/18/2022 | $2,950,000 | | Listed Price |