Condo/Co-op of the Day

Two-Bedroom in Fort Green Italianate With Marble Mantel, Outdoor Space, Laundry Asks $1.25 Million

While its compact footprint could challenge a small family of committed minimalists, nonetheless this two-bedroom, one-bathroom co-op on the penultimate floor of a Fort Greene townhouse checks a lot of boxes.

interior of apt 3 at 154 lafayette avenue

by Cate Corcoran

07/19/2022 2 minute 0

There are high ceilings, wood floors, big windows and original moldings. The living room has space for dining and an original marble mantel flanked by modern white built-in bookcases and closed storage.

The kitchen, visible through a pass-through, has plenty of cupboards, attractive swirly stone counters, wood floors, dishwasher and wine fridge. A nicely built-out private roof deck is accessible via an “easy to use, wide” spiral staircase, according to the listing, from Kaptan Unugur of Sothebys International Realty.

The bedrooms are a decent size, and the unit has five closets, including a walk-in one and one with a washer/dryer. The bathroom is modern, with a double sink vanity and marble subway tile in the combo tub and shower.

With four stories and four floor-through units, the circa 1850s brick building in the historic district has typical Italianate brownstone trim, a high stoop and original ironwork. The self-managed co-op is “well maintained,” according to the listing; maintenance for this unit is $714 a month.

The unit is asking $1.25 million. Worth it?

[Listing: 154 Lafayette Avenue #3 | Broker: Sothebys] GMAP