198 Prospect Place
198 Prospect Place
Sold 12/28/22
Sold 12/28/22
Description
Owned by the same family for over 50 years, the current sellers are the third family...In the Prospect Heights Historic District sits 198 Prospect Place, part of a stretch of three grand Italianate brownstones built between 1865 and 1870. The four-story, legal two-family home sits 20-foot wide by 45 -feet deep on an extra deep 131-foot lot. Features such as round-arched entryways and classic Italianate acanthus leaf-carved brackets make this home an accurate representation of the Italianate style.
Owned by the same family for over 50 years, the current sellers are the third family
to own the home and have lovingly cared for it over the years while keeping its
interior full of its intact original details.At approximately 3800 sq ft, this home boasts soaring ceilings, intricate plaster moldings, multiple fireplaces, ceiling medallions, and historic chandeliers. Currently configured as an owner's triplex over a rental unit, the light pours throughout the oversized windows--highlighting the many historic features.
The grand parlor level boasts 11+-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling front windows, wedding cake plaster details, a decorative marble mantel, and arched double doors off the entryway. Step through the etched glass pocket doors that lead into the rear parlor or kitchen area, where there is, is a second white marble carved mantel below an etched pier mirror. The kitchen was renovated a few years ago and conveniently leads to the steel deck overlooking the landscaped garden, accessed from the deck's curved steel staircase and the garden floor. The south-facing rear garden has two patios, bluestone and features pavers and mature trees. The third floor has one bathroom, three bedrooms, two original 100-year-old marble sinks, and beautiful arched moldings, which exude old-world charm. The top floor has four bedrooms and multiple skylights with windows overlooking the treetops of Prospect Place.
The garden apartment, with a full bathroom and kitchen, has original pine floors, two decorative mantels, and a pier mirror in the entryway. The upper triplex maintains access to the unfinished cellar regardless of how the garden unit is used.
Lastly, the location of the home is impeccable. Situated on a quiet tree-lined stretch of Prospect Place at the crossroads of Park Slope and Prospect Heights, with access to all the fantastic shops, restaurants, and cafes this neighborhood offers. Ideally located between Carlton and Vanderbilt Avenues, this house is six blocks to Prospect Park and close to all the events and entertainment at Barclays center. Multiple transportation options abound, with the 2 and 3 at Grand Army Plaza and the B or Q at Seventh Avenue. Get in today to see this beautiful and quintessential Italianate Brooklyn brownstone. If desired, there is an additional 2,048 sq ft available for you to enlarge the home.
Listing Agent
![Ronit Abraham]()
ronit.abraham@compass.comP: 917.572.2583
Amenities
- Decorative Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Parquet Floors
- High Ceilings
- Laundry in Building
- Eat-in Kitchen
Location
Property Details for 198 Prospect Place
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | - |
| Taxes | $208 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 12.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | House/Building |
| Year Built | 1899 |
| Lot Size | 2,620 SF / 20' x 131' |
| County | Kings County |
Building
198 Prospect Pl
Location
Building Information for 198 Prospect Place
Payment Calculator
$21,274 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
$21,066
$208
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Property History for 198 Prospect Place
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Public Records for 198 Prospect Place
Schools near 198 Prospect Place
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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P.S. 9 Teunis G Bergen PublicPK to 5 | ||
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Acorn Community High School Public9 to 12 | ||
P.S. 133 William A Butler PublicPK to 5 |
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