Brooklyn Real Estate Listings Six Months Later: Two Sold, One in Contract, One off the Market

This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Boerum Hill, Bed Stuy, Clinton Hill, and Park Slope. How did they fare?

While the inside of this circa 1920s storefront-turned-studio in Boerum Hill isn’t much to look at now, we think in the right hands it could have intriguing possibilities. Although only about 550 square feet, it has pleasing proportions, high ceilings, and a bank of huge windows. This former Co-op of the Day entered contract in April.

When it was constructed, this wood frame Italianate would have been one of many dotting its block, built in the late 1860s and 1870s before the boom of masonry row house construction in Bed Stuy. While change has come for many houses on the block, 170 Madison Street still retains its charm, or in the words of Brownstoner columnist Suzanne Spellen “this house now stands out as a gem” on an eclectic stretch of street. This former House of the Day sold in March for $1.85 million, which was $355,000 over the asking price.

While retaining some original Italianate details, this 1870s Clinton Hill brownstone also has some more recent additions like central air and a renovated kitchen. Interior details dating from the 19th century include carved white marble mantels, plasterwork, a pier mirror, and the original stair. This former House of the Day sold in May for $3.715 million, which was $235,000 under the asking price.

The early 20th century developers aimed for flattery in 1910 when pitching this Park Slope house as “designed for people of taste and culture,” but they also addressed the practical with a configuration that allowed for a bit of rental income to help pay the bills. In the historic district, 614 3rd Street is one of a stretch of Kinko houses, each built with two duplex units that offered “entire separation and privacy.” This former House of the Day was taken off the market in May.

136 Dean Street #5
Price: $625,000
Area: Boerum Hill
Broker: Bascom Realty (Tim Bascom)
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Entered contract in April

170 Madison Street
Price: $1.495 million
Area: Bed Stuy
Broker: Corcoran (Tita Omeze)
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Sold in March for $1.85 million

298 Lafayette Avenue
Price: $3.95 million
Area: Clinton Hill
Broker: Brown Harris Stevens (Mary Priebe, Margaret A. Monsor)
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Sold in May for $3.715 million

614 3rd Street
Price: $4.9 million
Area: Park Slope
Broker: Compass (Alex Calabretta)
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Currently off the market

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