| 6 Bedrooms + Home Office | 4 .5 Bathrooms | 5 Minutes to Prospect Park |
Welcome to 45 Rutland Road - an extraordinary, fully renovated townhouse on one of Prospect Lefferts Gardens' most picturesque and coveted tree-lined blocks. Spanning approximately 4,625 square feet across four floors plus a cellar, this residence represents the finest example of Brooklyn brownstone living: historic bones, impeccable contemporary finishes, and an effortless connection between interior and outdoor space that defines what this borough does better than anywhere else in the city. The entry vestibule, framed by the home's original ornate black lacquered door with carved millwork surround, sets the tone immediately - this is a home of exceptional character and craft.
The parlor floor announces itself with soaring ceilings, wide-plank hardwood floors, and a breathtaking bay window flooding the living room with southern light. An original marble fireplace with richly carved wooden mantle anchors the space - a nod to the home's provenance, perfectly preserved alongside crisp white walls and meticulous new detailing throughout.
The chef's kitchen and open living and dining floor are where the renovation truly reveals its ambition. Custom floor-to-ceiling white oak cabinetry, a generous center island, integrated Wolf, Liebherr, and Miele appliances, and a dramatic full-height steel-framed glass wall opening directly to a private deck - an indoor-outdoor connection that is bold, considered, and entirely its own. A second sink with filtered and sparkling water on tap speaks to the level of thought invested in this kitchen. An eye-catching rolling library ladder runs the full length of the cabinetry, adding warmth to an otherwise refined space. A rare dumbwaiter services multiple floors, adding a layer of practical luxury seldom found even in the finest townhouses.
The garden floor offers a media room with powder room, a generous guest suite with full bath, and direct access to a beautifully landscaped private garden with mature plantings, raised beds, and a full lawn enclosed by cedar fencing - a true outdoor sanctuary, equally suited to quiet mornings and lively summer entertaining. An upper deck off the main living level provides a second outdoor space perfect for grilling and open-sky dining above the treetops.
The third floor is anchored by an expansive primary suite with a dedicated dressing room and a beautifully finished en-suite bath. A second well-proportioned bedroom - quiet, light-filled, and generously sized - and an additional full bath complete the floor. The fourth floor offers three more bedrooms, a flexible office or den ideal for remote work or a nursery, and an additional full bath - a private floor of remarkable versatility and scale.
Throughout, the renovation is triple-mint in every sense: custom millwork, premium materials, recessed lighting, and integrated smart-home systems. The finished cellar adds a gym, ample storage, and full mechanical infrastructure - the kind of below-grade space that makes daily life in a townhouse genuinely effortless.
Rutland Road is among Brooklyn's most beautiful residential streets - a landmarked block of intact brownstones canopied by mature trees and defined by a genuine sense of community. Just moments from Prospect Park, residents enjoy easy access to the LeFrak Center at Lakeside, the Prospect Park Zoo, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and the park's many other amenities - an extraordinary backyard by any measure. The neighborhood dining and cafe scene has fully arrived: Hamlet Coffee for your morning ritual, Trove wine bar for an intimate evening, Bonafini for excellent neighborhood Italian, and Streetsweeper for all-day cafe fare. Errol's Caribbean Bakery and the broader Flatbush corridor round out one of Brooklyn's most vibrant and diverse culinary landscapes. The 2, 5, B, and Q trains are all nearby, placing Midtown comfortably under 30 minutes away.
Apartment for rent
$17,500/mo
Fees may apply
45 Rutland Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11225
6beds
4,625sqft
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Apartment
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Central air
In unit laundry
Fireplace
What's special
Fully renovated townhouseRecessed lightingPrivate deckSoaring ceilingsIntegrated smart-home systemsPremium materialsGenerous center island
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Fireplace
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- View
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,625 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Broker Exclusive, Fios Available, Garden, Terrace, View Type: Garden View
Details
- Parcel number: 050340087
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for rent | $17,500+797.4%$4/sqft |
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| 12/26/2018 | Sold | $2,100,000-6.7%$454/sqft |
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| 10/26/2018 | Pending sale | $2,250,000+239.6%$486/sqft |
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| 9/19/2018 | Sold | $662,500-70.6%$143/sqft |
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| 9/12/2018 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000+25.1%$486/sqft |
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| 8/11/2018 | Listing removed | $1,799,000+166.7%$389/sqft |
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| 5/3/2018 | Sold | $674,591-62.5%$146/sqft |
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| 4/6/2018 | Pending sale | $1,799,000$389/sqft |
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| 3/26/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,799,000$389/sqft |
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| 7/5/2015 | Listing removed | $1,950 |
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| 6/5/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,950 |
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Neighborhood: Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Ps 375 Jackie Robinson SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Ebbetts Field Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Science Tech And Research High School At ErasmusGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.7 mi






