Dramatic Penthouse Loft with Private Parking
First sale in 36 years... This rare and authentic 3,150SF top floor loft is located in a converted schoolhouse in historic Prospect Heights and offers a sprawling flexible layout with charming details throughout. Bathed in natural light from 9 skylights and graced with 14-foot vaulted ceilings and exposed brick archways, this expansive home offers multiple living spaces with two wood-burning fireplaces, a bright windowed kitchen, 2 private terraces and open city views from a wall of oversized windows. The entire home exudes a creative energy that is ideal for artistic live/work pursuits, or, can be transformed into a grand and magnificent 3-bedroom showplace. A rare opportunity for those who appreciate architectural integrity and are seeking a quiet and peaceful lifestyle with private parking and outdoor space!
Built in 1895 and designed by James W. Naughton in the Renaissance Revival style, P.S. 9 Annex stands regally at the corner of Sterling Place and Vanderbilt Avenue and is one of the most beautiful and unusual properties in Brooklyn. The building was converted by local artists to a residential cooperative in 1989 and offers a lush communal garden, a visiting superintendent and private gated parking. And of course, there's the prime location, putting you right in the heart of Brooklyn's most vibrant community, just moments from Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, all major subway lines and an eclectic selection of restaurants, cafes and local shops that make this neighborhood a warm and inviting place to live. Truly one-of-a-kind!
In contract
$2,950,000
279 Sterling Pl APT 4A, Brooklyn, NY 11238
3beds
3,150sqft
Coop
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$937/sqft
$6,924/mo HOA
What's special
Top floor loftWood-burning fireplacesWall of oversized windowsExposed brick archwaysLush communal gardenOutdoor spaceMultiple living spaces
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 22, 2025 at 09:22am
Listing by:
Brown Harris Stevens 917-597-1400,
Richard Orenstein
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1764794
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,150
- Total interior livable area: 3,150 sqft
Property
Details
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Cooperative
- Property subtype: Coop
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Prospect Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Elevator(s)
- Services included: Maintenance
- HOA fee: $6,924 monthly
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $937/sqft
- Date on market: 4/9/2025
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