279 Sterling Place, Unit 1C
Sold 1/25/22
Sold 1/25/22
Description
279 Sterling Place #1C strikes an exquisite balance between old and new: a clean, modern loft in a landmark converted schoolhouse.
Inside, this stunning duplex has been completely reimagined by L/AND/A (Light and Air) Architects, and the work lives up to the firm’s name. Light streams through the 10-foot windows of the immense living room with all its old partitions removed to increase the sense of volume. While it maintains pre-war details like exposed brick and hardwood floors,...Let there be light!
279 Sterling Place #1C strikes an exquisite balance between old and new: a clean, modern loft in a landmark converted schoolhouse.
Inside, this stunning duplex has been completely reimagined by L/AND/A (Light and Air) Architects, and the work lives up to the firm’s name. Light streams through the 10-foot windows of the immense living room with all its old partitions removed to increase the sense of volume. While it maintains pre-war details like exposed brick and hardwood floors, the innovative design allows light to filter through the entire apartment and maximizes usable space with a central armature that contains built-in bookshelves, a coat closet, a powder room, a washer/dryer, and the brand-new kitchen. Down the staircase, the lower level includes two bedrooms, a full bath, and a large vestibule by the separate entrance.
Outside, 279 Sterling – formerly Old Public School 9– has an ornate Romanesque Revival red-brick and terra cotta façade. Designed by James Naughton, the building is a NYC landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places. The building has a common outdoor space and bike storage, and is seconds from Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, and fabulous restaurants like Olmsted.
If you must leave the neighborhood, the unit comes with a PRIVATE PARKING SPACE in a gated lot, and is seconds from the 2/3 train at Grand Army Plaza.
Call today and call Prospect Heights home.
Listing Agent
![Martin Newman]()
martin.newman@compass.comP: (203)-658-9331
Amenities
- Common Garden
- Common Media / Recreation Room
- Exposed Brick
- Built-Ins
- Spiral Staircase
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Elevator
Property Details for 279 Sterling Place, Unit 1C
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 7 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $1,575 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 4.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
Public School 9 Annex
Location
Building Information for 279 Sterling Place, Unit 1C
Payment Calculator
$9,015 per month
30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest
$7,440
$0
$1,575
Property History for 279 Sterling Place, Unit 1C
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/01/2022 | Sold Manual | $1,420,000 |
| 01/25/2022 | $1,420,000 | |
| 10/07/2021 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 09/30/2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,395,000 |
| 10/14/2016 | — | |
| 09/25/2016 | $1,200,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 279 Sterling Place, Unit 1C
Schools near 279 Sterling Place, Unit 1C
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
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 | ||
Acorn Community High School 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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