278 St James Place, Unit 1
Description
In addition...NYC old world charm is personified at this ornate brownstone residence. This parlor level apartment at 278 Saint James Place contains a strikingly handsome 1-bedroom + 1-bathroom floor-through layout, dripping with original detail and ornamentation. The bold features include 11'-3" ceilings, two historic (decorative) fireplaces, original sets of mahogany entry and pocket doors, window shutters, ceiling medallions, plus the rich moldings and hand-carved wood details running throughout!
In addition to the distinguished character of the brownstone building, this parlor level unit offers ample closet space, high ceilings, tall windows, to go along with a super sunny and pristinely quiet living environment. There is also access to the shared laundry facility in the adjacent building.
Nestled on a quaint and historic tree-lined street right off of the trendy Fulton Street corridor, 278 Saint James Place is conveniently situated in the prime pocket of the Clinton Hill neighborhood that contains a plethora of Brooklyn's premier dining, nightlife, public transportation, and service-related establishments.
Amenities
- Decorative Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Walk Up
- Laundry in Building
Property Details for 278 St James Place, Unit 1
| Status | Rented |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 3 |
| Rental Incentives | - |
| Costs & Fees | - |
| Available Date | 07/31/2020 |
| Lease Term | Lease Length Min/Max: 12-24 mo |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 3.0 |
| Compass Type | Rental |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| County | Kings County |
Building
278 St James Pl
Location
Building Information for 278 St James Place, Unit 1
Property History for 278 St James Place, Unit 1
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2023 | — | |
| 08/02/2023 | $3,250 | |
| 07/09/2020 | Rented Manual | — |
| 07/09/2020 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 07/05/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,895 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 278 St James Place, Unit 1
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. 56 Lewis H Latimer PublicPK to 5 | ||
Urban Assembly Unison School (The) Public6 to 8 | ||
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY Public9 to 12 | ||
Bedford Academy High School Public9 to 12 |
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