562 Lafayette Ave
Description
The property offers an opportunity to either be renovated into a spectacular two-family or single-family townhome. Currently used as a two-family, and sitting on a 17' x 100' lot with an additional 1,334 of unused square feet to expand.
Local popular spots include Speedy Romeo, Samurai Papa, Pilar's Cuban Cuisine, Fancy Nancy, Baron's, Home Frite, Dough, Black Swan, Stonefruit Espresso...Semi-detached brick house available for sale on Lafayette Avenue on the border of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Clinton Hill.
The property offers an opportunity to either be renovated into a spectacular two-family or single-family townhome. Currently used as a two-family, and sitting on a 17' x 100' lot with an additional 1,334 of unused square feet to expand.
Local popular spots include Speedy Romeo, Samurai Papa, Pilar's Cuban Cuisine, Fancy Nancy, Baron's, Home Frite, Dough, Black Swan, Stonefruit Espresso + Kitchen, and Michelin-star rated Mekelburg's – all a short distance away. Local parks and gardens provide green outdoor space, including Herbert Von King and Fort Greene Park. Perfectly positioned with the G train is just down the block, and the A/C trains a few minutes away, and moments from Atlantic Terminal, Barclay Center, and BAM.
Property details to know:
1,334 sqft left to build
Lot Dimensions: 16.67 ft x 100 ft
Zoning: R6B
Delivered vacant
Needs renovation
Video walkthrough available upon request
Ceiling height
Basement 6'5"
Garden level 7'6"
Parlor floor 10'9"
2nd floor 8'9"
Amenities
- Private Patio
- Walk Up
- Washer / Dryer Hookup
- Laundry in Building
- Walk-in Closet
- Video Security
- Basement
- Private Outdoor Space
Property Details for 562 Lafayette Ave
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 240 |
| Taxes | $165 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
| Total Rooms | 11.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | House/Building |
| Year Built | 1899 |
| Lot Size | 1,667 SF / 17' x 100' |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
562 Lafayette Ave
Location
Building Information for 562 Lafayette Ave
Payment Calculator
$6,416 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$6,251
$165
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1Property History for 562 Lafayette Ave
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2021 | Sold Manual | $1,140,000 |
| 02/09/2021 | $1,140,000 | |
| 11/10/2020 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 09/22/2020 | Price Change Manual | $1,200,000 |
| 08/18/2020 | Price Change Manual | $1,300,000 |
| 05/26/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,350,000 |
| 05/25/2020 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 05/17/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,350,000 |
| 03/12/2020 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 01/24/2020 | Price Change Manual | $1,480,000 |
| 12/05/2019 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,560,000 |
| 10/01/2019 | Permanently Off Market Manual | $1,599,000 |
| 07/31/2019 | Listed (Active) BKMLS #432183 | $1,599,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 562 Lafayette Ave
Schools near 562 Lafayette Ave
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 | ||
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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