542 Lafayette Avenue, Unit MULTIFAMILY

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Description

Just reduced! Legal three family home with outdoor space for sale in the heart of Bed Stuy. The home can be delivered vacant, This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a prime development site at 542 Lafayette Avenue by removing the existing frame property, which will then allow you to construct a 4,600 SF buildable all residential building. One block from the G subway (Bedford/Nostrand Avenue) station and a 10 minute walk to Pratt university. New water tank was just installed and roof was recently...Just reduced! Legal three family home with outdoor space for sale in the heart of Bed Stuy. The home can be delivered vacant, This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a prime development site at 542 Lafayette Avenue by removing the existing frame property, which will then allow you to construct a 4,600 SF buildable all residential building. One block from the G subway (Bedford/Nostrand Avenue) station and a 10 minute walk to Pratt university. New water tank was just installed and roof was recently replaced. Email or call me for more information or to schedule a private viewing.

Amenities

  • Private Yard
  • Porch
  • Walk Up
  • Northern Exposure
  • Voice Intercom
  • Lowrise
LISTING UPDATED: 08/21/2019 07:50 PM

Property Details for 542 Lafayette Avenue, Unit MULTIFAMILY

StatusPermanently Off Market
Days on Market178
Taxes$193 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt10%
Total Rooms7.0
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeHouse/Building
Year Built1899
Lot Size2,300 SF / 23' x 100'
CountyKings County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2%

Building

542 Lafayette Ave

3 Units3 StoriesBuilt in 1899

Location

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Building Information for 542 Lafayette Avenue, Unit MULTIFAMILY

Stories3Residences3Year Built1899Building Size20.5' x 32'Building Sq. Ft1,968 SFLot Size2,300 SF / 23' x 100'Building AgePre-warBuilding TypeTownhouse

Payment Calculator

$9,788 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,595

Property Taxes

$193

Maintenance/Common Charges

$0

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Property History for 542 Lafayette Avenue, Unit MULTIFAMILY

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 5, 2019

Permanently Off Market

Manual

Nov 15, 2018

Price Change

Manual

$1,750,000
Oct 16, 2018

Price Change

Manual

$1,799,999
Sep 27, 2018

Price Change

Manual

$1,899,999
Jul 11, 2018

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,999,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/05/2019

Permanently Off Market

Manual

11/15/2018

Price Change

Manual

$1,750,000
10/16/2018

Price Change

Manual

$1,799,999
09/27/2018

Price Change

Manual

$1,899,999
07/11/2018

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,999,000

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Schools near 542 Lafayette Avenue, Unit MULTIFAMILY

This home is within New York City Geographic District #13.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker
PublicPK to 5

Urban Assembly Unison School (The)
Public6 to 8

Bedford Academy High School
Public9 to 12

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