THERE IS AN ACCEPTED OFFER ON THIS PROPERTY. Your Dream Home Awaits in "Prime" Crown Heights, at 691 Sterling Place. PLEASE RSVP FOR OPEN HOUSE! AGENTS MUST ATTEND WITH THEIR BUYERS! Step into your dream home nestled in the heart of Crown Heights, one of Brooklyn's most vibrant, diverse, and sought-after neighborhoods. Located on a beautiful tree-lined block, this gorgeous three-story, two-family brick townhouse with brownstone lintels offers the perfect blend of historic charm and endless potential. 691 Sterling Place was constructed between 1910 and 1911 by local Brooklyn developer George Potts, Jr. The building was designed by the architectural firm E.M. Adelsohn and Samuel Feinberg. Sterling Place is just moments from the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, Brooklyn Museum, Children's Museum, Prospect Park, Barclays Center, Atlantic Terminal, a plethora of cafés, bars, food markets, boutiques, many quality dining, and public transportation options, and Citibikes. This home has been lovingly enjoyed by the same family for more than fifty years and still showcases many original architectural details, including an original vestibule entry door, a mosaic floor tile, a staircase with original spindles, two decorative fireplaces, wainscoting, original window shutters, wood moldings, and original oak wood floors. The homes current configuration is an owner's duplex on the parlor & garden levels which offers an expansive, modern eat-in kitchen with center isle, dining room, spacious living room, full bathroom, direct access to a full cellar with potential for conversion (laundry, storage, studio, etc.), and direct access to an extremely deep, private backyard that's perfect for gardening, growing vegetables, relaxing, or entertaining. Upstairs in the duplex are three bedrooms and another full bathroom. The top-floor rental unit offers two bedrooms, or one bedroom and an office/guest room, wood floors, and ample closets. This home is being sold in "as-is" condition and will be delivered vacant. With tremendous space, historic beauty, original details, loads of potential, located in a hip, vibrant, thriving, and growing community, 691 Sterling Place is the diamond in the rough and the rare opportunity that you've been searching for in one of Brooklyn's most sought-after neighborhoods. Bring your vision and make this Crown Heights classic your own. Schedule an appointment today!
In contract
$1,999,995
691 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11216
5beds
2,711sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1910
-- sqft lot
$2,010,200 Zestimate®
$738/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brownstone lintelsOriginal detailsDecorative fireplacesExtremely deep private backyardOriginal oak wood floorsOriginal architectural detailsTree-lined block
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 13, 2025 at 10:44am
Listing by:
Flateau Realty 718-953-2732,
Gloria Sandiford
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1774159
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,711
- Total interior livable area: 2,711 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Other
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 012380058
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Crown Heights
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $738/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,913,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,638
- Date on market: 5/31/2025
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