655 Franklin Avenue, Unit 1R
655 Franklin Avenue, Unit 1R
$1,445,000
2
2
1,458
1,458
$991
Sold 10/29/21
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Description
Luxury living in prime Crown Heights! This sunny, rear-facing duplex has been customized with numerous top-of-the-line features, and also boasts a large private garden. The interior space is around 1500 SF and the exterior about 1100 SF. The upper level features two bedrooms and two full baths, a custom kitchen, and dining area. The lower level is an open rec room and living area more than 33 ft long! The garden is professionally landscaped, providing a large urban retreat amongst lush foliage, flowers,...Luxury living in prime Crown Heights! This sunny, rear-facing duplex has been customized with numerous top-of-the-line features, and also boasts a large private garden. The interior space is around 1500 SF and the exterior about 1100 SF. The upper level features two bedrooms and two full baths, a custom kitchen, and dining area. The lower level is an open rec room and living area more than 33 ft long! The garden is professionally landscaped, providing a large urban retreat amongst lush foliage, flowers, and fruit trees.
There are too many features to mention them all, so here are some of the highlights! 1R features high ceilings and a wall of oversized windows, outfitted with remote-controlled, motorized, energy-efficient double-cell honeycomb shades in the living room, and blackout/light-filtering combos in the bedrooms. All windows overlook the private garden for beautiful, serene views. Smart home features include voice- or app-controlled light switches and ceiling fans. The custom kitchen features full-height cabinets with soft-close drawers and doors, pull-out drawers in base cabinets, under-cabinet LED lighting, and Caesarstone countertops. The stainless steel kitchen appliances feature a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawer system, Kitchen Aid stove and microwave, and Whirlpool French-door refrigerator. The laundry room features a vented stacked Samsung washer and dryer.
Both bedrooms feature custom closets including cedar closet organizers. The lower level of the duplex has wall-to-wall custom closets spanning 13+ ft and providing ample storage and organization. The dining area features Restoration Hardware pendant lighting and the bathrooms Restoration Hardware fixtures. The primary bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with large walk-in shower equipped with overhead rain shower. The second bathroom features a deep soaking tub with modern glass partition for relaxing baths. Beautiful oak plank flooring and custom paint complete the modern interior.
Monthly carrying charges are low thanks to the especially low common charges. Owner-occupants could also qualify for the coop-condo tax abatement which can be significant (ask for details!). The condominium is well managed.
655 Franklin Ave is conveniently located along the 2, 3, 4, 5 trains at Franklin Ave, the C train at Franklin, and the S shuttle train at Park Place. Franklin Ave is a veritable restaurant row, with Crown Heights institutions Chavela's, Barboncino, The Crabby Shack, Mayfield, Gueros and Ras Plant based all within a few blocks. Gourmet grocery one block down Franklin, and another supermarket around the corner. If you need some greenery or entertainment, head over to the Botanic Garden or Prospect Park less than a mile away, or the Brooklyn Museum, Public Library, or the Zoo, all within walking distance.
NOTES: All showings including open houses are by appointment only! Access is somewhat limited, no showings without 24 hour notice. Masks are required and visitors must remove or cover their shoes.
There are too many features to mention them all, so here are some of the highlights! 1R features high ceilings and a wall of oversized windows, outfitted with remote-controlled, motorized, energy-efficient double-cell honeycomb shades in the living room, and blackout/light-filtering combos in the bedrooms. All windows overlook the private garden for beautiful, serene views. Smart home features include voice- or app-controlled light switches and ceiling fans. The custom kitchen features full-height cabinets with soft-close drawers and doors, pull-out drawers in base cabinets, under-cabinet LED lighting, and Caesarstone countertops. The stainless steel kitchen appliances feature a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawer system, Kitchen Aid stove and microwave, and Whirlpool French-door refrigerator. The laundry room features a vented stacked Samsung washer and dryer.
Both bedrooms feature custom closets including cedar closet organizers. The lower level of the duplex has wall-to-wall custom closets spanning 13+ ft and providing ample storage and organization. The dining area features Restoration Hardware pendant lighting and the bathrooms Restoration Hardware fixtures. The primary bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with large walk-in shower equipped with overhead rain shower. The second bathroom features a deep soaking tub with modern glass partition for relaxing baths. Beautiful oak plank flooring and custom paint complete the modern interior.
Monthly carrying charges are low thanks to the especially low common charges. Owner-occupants could also qualify for the coop-condo tax abatement which can be significant (ask for details!). The condominium is well managed.
655 Franklin Ave is conveniently located along the 2, 3, 4, 5 trains at Franklin Ave, the C train at Franklin, and the S shuttle train at Park Place. Franklin Ave is a veritable restaurant row, with Crown Heights institutions Chavela's, Barboncino, The Crabby Shack, Mayfield, Gueros and Ras Plant based all within a few blocks. Gourmet grocery one block down Franklin, and another supermarket around the corner. If you need some greenery or entertainment, head over to the Botanic Garden or Prospect Park less than a mile away, or the Brooklyn Museum, Public Library, or the Zoo, all within walking distance.
NOTES: All showings including open houses are by appointment only! Access is somewhat limited, no showings without 24 hour notice. Masks are required and visitors must remove or cover their shoes.
Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Private Patio
- Private Yard
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Oversized Windows
- Window Treatments
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
Location
LISTING UPDATED: 11/16/2021 06:46 AM
Property Details for 655 Franklin Avenue, Unit 1R
Status | Sold |
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Days on Market | 47 |
Taxes | $1,145 / month |
Common Charges | $433 / month |
Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
Total Rooms | 5.0 |
Compass Type | Condo |
MLS Type | Condominium |
Year Built | - |
County | Kings County |
Location
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Building Information for 655 Franklin Avenue, Unit 1R
Building/Complex655 Franklin AveFloor1Stories-Residences8Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built-Building Age-Building TypeLowrise
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Property History for 655 Franklin Avenue, Unit 1R
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Public Records for 655 Franklin Avenue, Unit 1R
Taxable ValueLand$18,566Additions$136,454Total$155,020
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,484 SqFtLot Size7,822 SqFtYear Built2012ZoningR7AAPN3012171002
Schools near 655 Franklin Avenue, Unit 1R
This home is within Nyc Geog District #17 - Brooklyn.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | PK to 5 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 |
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Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Ebbetts Field Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
W E B Dubois Academic High School Public9 to 12 | ||
International High School at Prospect Heights Public9 to 12 |
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