239 Stuyvesant Avenue
Description
Designed in 1896 by Dahlander and Hedman, 239 Stuyvesant Avenue is part of an exceptionally handsome row of townhomes built in the Italian Romanesque Revival tradition with elements from the Renaissance Revival style. This stretch of Stuyvesant Avenue is one of the most beautiful in Bedford Stuyvesant — walking home down this lovely street will always be a source of joy. The limestone facade is tastefully adorned with botanical scrollwork, and crowning the entryway is a large carved limestone wreath signaling that you have “arrived”. The cornice features a garland and wreath theme which is also reflected in the stained glass windows.
The treasure trove of interior detail is foretold in the entryway’s oak paneling with garland and bow detailing, arched frame with fretwork, and large pier mirror with built-in bench and griffon-adorned arms and original brass hardware. We can’t imagine a lovelier place to hang your hat.
A gorgeous mantle detailed with garland and bows, and an oval beveled mirror vies for attention with the triple bay stained glass windows in the bright and spacious front parlor. Coved ceilings with relief plaster trim, ceiling medallion and hardwood parquetry floors create a simple but rich effect. Ornately-carved fretwork partition with columns, and garland and bow detailing leads into the center parlor. The rear parlor successfully marries the original built-ins and spectacular triple bay windows with a large, modern kitchen featuring a suite of Viking stainless steel appliances and center island. French doors lead out onto the bi-level, slate deck and down into the backyard.
On the second floor of the triplex, the front bedroom is full-width with an original built-in mantle and over-mantle, another triple bay and a lovely stained-glass window. The rear bedroom features an original mantle and both bedrooms have their charming pass-through dressing areas almost entirely intact with a pocket door that separates the two rooms. A marble-tile bath completes this floor. On the top floor of the triplex the entire space has been opened up — ceiling raised and walls removed — to create a massive bedroom and primary bath. Two skylights and a triple-bay window let in great light. There is central air conditioning on the top two floors. The garden-level floor-through apartment is an easy rental with a mantle, parquet floors, shutters and built-ins; an eat-in kitchen, a true one-bedroom with a classic white-tiled bath and access to the backyard.
The architectural stats are remarkable: five sets of triple bay windows; four fireplace mantles; one pier mirror; two walls of built-in cabinetry; two mostly intact pass-through dressing areas with original built-ins; original shutters; original parquet floors; coved ceilings; stained glass; three sets of pocket doors; fretwork and more.
239 Stuyvesant Avenue is located in Stuyvesant Heights, a short stroll from the express A/C train. The best of Bed Stuy’s dining scene and shopping is at your fingertips: Mama Fox, Saraghina, Peaches, L’Antagoniste, Milk & Pull, Chez Oskar Nana Ramen, Trad Room, Zaca Café and more; enjoy world-class jazz at Bar LunAtico and shop at Sarghina Bakery, Bed-Vyne, Manny’s Wine Shop and Halsey Traders.
Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Exposed Brick
- Decorative Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Columns
- Private Entrance
Property Details for 239 Stuyvesant Avenue
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 55 |
| Taxes | $455 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 10.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | House/Building |
| Year Built | 1899 |
| Lot Size | 1,853 SF / 20' x 95' |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
239 Stuyvesant Ave
Location
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Building Information for 239 Stuyvesant Avenue
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$13,371 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$12,916
$455
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Property History for 239 Stuyvesant Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2022 | Sold Manual | $2,650,000 | — |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Sold (Public Record) ACRIS | $2,650,000 | — |
| Jun 23, 2022 | Contract Signed Manual | — | |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,730,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2022 | Sold Manual | $2,650,000 |
| 08/29/2022 | Sold (Public Record) ACRIS | $2,650,000 |
| 06/23/2022 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 04/28/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,730,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 239 Stuyvesant Avenue
Schools near 239 Stuyvesant Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy PublicPK to 5 | ||
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology Public6 to 8 | ||
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance Public9 to 12 | ||
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid Public6 to 8 |
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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