947 Lorimer Street
Description
Currently set up as a first floor duplex apartment with access to a lovely backyard and a second and third floor floor thru. Ceiling height tops off at 11 Feet on the parlour level, 10'5" on the second floor, 9'6" on the third floor, and a comfortable 7'9" on the lower...location, location, location!! This well maintained three family home has been lovingly cared for by the same family for over four decades. Filled with original details, the building spans over 4300 square feet over a total of 4 floors.
Currently set up as a first floor duplex apartment with access to a lovely backyard and a second and third floor floor thru. Ceiling height tops off at 11 Feet on the parlour level, 10'5" on the second floor, 9'6" on the third floor, and a comfortable 7'9" on the lower basement level.
The spacious floor plans still retain some well preserved original details. Exposed brick, multiple marble fireplace mantles, inlaid hardwood floors, tin ceiling details, crown moldings, and a beautiful original staircase with perfectly preserved embossed wallpaper give the home incredible character. The good bones enable a multitude of design possibilities. Homeowners can create their dream home on over four floors for a magnificent single family and investors can seize the opportunity to update the current floorplan in one of the most valuable zip codes in all of Brooklyn.
Located on the cusp of Greenpoint and Williamsburg on a picturesque tree lined block this home is in the center of it all. A diverse selection of restaurants, cafes, and trendy retail stores are located moments from your doorstep. Mccarren park can be seen from the sidewalk and the G and L trains are both a very short distance making for a simple commute.
Come see what all the fuss is about!
Listing Agents
![Antonia Chabrowski]()
antonia@compass.comP: (646)-342-5566
![Ralph Modica]()
ralph@compass.comP: (917)-407-0084
![Kevin Geloso]()
kevin.geloso@compass.comP: (646)-387-6606
Amenities
- Street Scape
- Private Yard
- Exposed Brick
- Decorative Fireplace
- Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
- Hardwood Floors
Property Details for 947 Lorimer Street
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 28 |
| Taxes | $198 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
| Total Rooms | 19.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | House/Building |
| Year Built | 1901 |
| Lot Size | 1,875 SF / 19' x 100' |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
947 Lorimer St
Location
Building Information for 947 Lorimer Street
Payment Calculator
$15,551 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$15,353
$198
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1Property History for 947 Lorimer Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2023 | $100,000 -99.8% / yr | |
| 04/29/2023 | Sold Manual | $2,800,000 |
| 04/28/2023 | $2,800,000 | |
| 02/10/2023 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 01/13/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,298,000 |
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Public Records for 947 Lorimer Street
Schools near 947 Lorimer Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 34 Oliver H Perry PublicPK to 5 | ||
John Ericsson Middle School 126 Public6 to 8 | ||
A-Tech High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Williamsburg Preparatory 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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