296 Sterling Place, Unit 17
Sold 10/10/16
Sold 10/10/16
Description
Welcome home to your Prospect Heights 3bed/1.5bath loft, a true standout in today’s cookie cutter market. The building's flatiron design creates a vast, sun flooded living space with 13 foot ceilings and features 8 large, picture windows showcasing iconic Brooklyn Views. Beamed ceilings, original hardwood floors, and exposed brick are just the start of many original details that remain to create the home's unique character.
The open kitchen marries...A One of a Kind Gem in an Exceptional Location.
Welcome home to your Prospect Heights 3bed/1.5bath loft, a true standout in today’s cookie cutter market. The building's flatiron design creates a vast, sun flooded living space with 13 foot ceilings and features 8 large, picture windows showcasing iconic Brooklyn Views. Beamed ceilings, original hardwood floors, and exposed brick are just the start of many original details that remain to create the home's unique character.
The open kitchen marries industrial design with the desire to entertain. The King sized master bedroom has two large closets and two large windows. Separating the master and the other two bedrooms is a windowed bathroom with a beautiful, classic claw foot tub and subway tiling. There is exceptional closet space throughout, and North,East and West facing views that rise above the surrounding buildings to allow great extended views of Brooklyn and Manhattan. The apartment comes equipped with a washer/dryer, as well as a 9x4 storage space.
The pre-war Sterling Arms is a pet friendly, boutique elevator building on the corner of tree lined Sterling and Butler Place. It's one of the most recognizable buildings in Prospect Heights.
Located just around the corner from the 2,3,Q, and B express trains You will have Prospect Park, The Botanical Gardens, the Brooklyn Library, farmers markets, Grand Army Plaza and Barclay Center at your doorstep. Capital improvements have commenced on the property- there is no assessment associated with the updates.
Listing Agents
![The Halpern Team]()
thehalpernteam@compass.comP: (917)-586-7421
![Sean Sasso]()
sean.sasso@compass.comP: (917)-702-6660
Amenities
- Loft Style
- Penthouse
- Top Floor
- Corner Unit
- City Views
- Exposed Brick
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
Property Details for 296 Sterling Place, Unit 17
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 46 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $1,337 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 5.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1910 |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
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Building Information for 296 Sterling Place, Unit 17
Property History for 296 Sterling Place, Unit 17
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Public Records for 296 Sterling Place, Unit 17
Schools near 296 Sterling Place, Unit 17
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 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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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 |
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