181 Park Place, Unit 3
Description
This grand setting features...CONDO DUPLEX WITH PRIVATE ROOF! Don't miss this absolutely magnificent duplex penthouse condominium located on the top two floors of a breathtakingly beautiful Italianate mansion. This remarkable home features 3 full bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an entire floor devoted to living, entertaining, and dining. Additionally this home has private use of the entire roof which offers spectacular panoramic views of the NYC harbor and skyline from the Statue of Liberty thru Midtown.
This grand setting features two wood burning original marble fireplaces, one in the family room and one in the dining room, powder room between the dining room and living room, white oak herringbone floors with inlay borders, and central AC and heat. The immaculate chef's kitchen has wonderfully understated custom slab door cabinetry, paneled Miele fridge and dishwasher, Bertazzoni range, Wolf microwave, and beautiful caesarstone counters. Other luxury amenities include radiant heat in all bathrooms, video intercom, 1.75 inch shaker doors, washer/dryer in the unit, and completely upgraded building mechanicals.
Travel between floors and to the roof with the grace and charm of a private country house on a curved central atrium staircase which ascends nearly 30' to a skylight and pours sun through the apartment. All three bedrooms are on the upper level. The magnificent 300' square foot premier suite has two closets, one is a large walk in closet, breathtaking views of Manhattan, and windowed master bath with floor to ceiling Italian marble. The two additional bedrooms are on the opposite side of the floor, both are large with excellent closet space and incredibly charming windows from the mansard roofline. A full hall bath and dedicated laundry area are off the long hallway.
This one of a kind home is in a stunningly beautiful 5 story Italianate mansion gorgeously restored and gracefully set back from the street. 181 Park Place is the crown jewel of a very beautiful and coveted block between Carlton and Vanderbilt Avenues. The Q and B trains are on the corner, 2 and 3 trains nearby. Prospect Park, Grand Army Plaza, the incredible Grand Army Farmers Market, the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden are all very close by. An array of excellent shopping, dining, arts and entertainment options are also nearby. This incredible Italianate mansion duplex penthouse home is an extraordinary combination of setting, style and location.
Listing Agent
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Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- City Views
- Open Views
- Private Roof Deck
- Gym
- Working Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
Property Details for 181 Park Place, Unit 3
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 82 |
| Taxes | $620 / month |
| Common Charges | $488 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
| Total Rooms | 6.0 |
| Compass Type | Condo |
| MLS Type | Condo |
| Year Built | 1931 |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
181 Park Pl
Location
Building Information for 181 Park Place, Unit 3
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$13,911 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$12,803
$620
$488
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1Property History for 181 Park Place, Unit 3
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2022 | $2,900,000 | |
| 06/16/2022 | $2,900,000 +19.6% / yr | |
| 03/17/2022 | $2,995,000 | |
| 03/31/2021 | Sold Manual | $2,375,000 |
| 03/31/2021 | $2,335,000 +2.4% / yr | |
| 02/03/2021 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 11/12/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,475,000 |
| 06/03/2015 | $2,000,000 | |
| 06/02/2015 | $2,036,500 | |
| 10/30/2014 | — | |
| 09/12/2014 | $1,749,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 181 Park Place, Unit 3
Schools near 181 Park Place, Unit 3
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
PS 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) PublicPK to 5 | ||
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY Public9 to 12 | ||
P.S. 133 William A Butler PublicPK to 5 |
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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