A proper home would best describe this 2-family brownstone.
With over 3500 sqft of residential living space, plus a finished basement this house is enormous! Standing three stories high, with a building size of 20′ × 55′ and sits on a 127ft long lot.
The homes current configuration showcases an owner’s duplex over a garden rental. The house can easily be converted to single family use with little effort. Built during the early 1900’s in classic Renaissance Revival Style the house is loaded with original details such as: beautiful mantels attached to ceramic fronted decorative fireplaces, wainscoting, detailed parquet floors, high cove ceilings, and much more! The current owners have done the bulk of the major infrastructure work by updating stonework, windows, roof and boilers. All that’s left is for you to customize to your own taste.
The garden level makes an excellent rental and can be configured as a 2 bedroom apartment featuring a gigantic kitchen. In keeping with the rest of the home, the garden is large and beautiful featuring a lovely cherry blossom tree and white roses.
Conveniently located near Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Brower Park and all major transportation, your daily commute to midtown Manhattan is approximately 30 minutes. Subway lines convenient to the property are the 2, 3, 4, 5 and A trains. You will also find Prospect Park, The Brooklyn Museum and The Library at Grand Army Plaza in walking distance.
Sold
$1,825,000
1156 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11213
5beds
3,509sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1901
-- sqft lot
$2,190,500 Zestimate®
$520/sqft
$3,150 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 05, 2025 at 11:48am
Listed by:
Kevin McNeill,
Corcoran
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1629857
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,509
- Total interior livable area: 3,509 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Other
- Exterior features: Courtyard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Skyline
Details
- Parcel number: 012510022
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Condition
- Year built: 1901
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
- Subdivision: Crown Heights
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry
- Services included: Maintenance