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Lafayette Ave

Fort Greene, Northwestern Brooklyn, Brooklyn, 11217

$5,600

Posted 2 hours ago, Immediate Move-In

2 Bed

1 Bath

Listing by Frank Cogliano, Douglas Elliman

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DESCRIPTION

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Rarely available, this extra-large 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in prime Fort Greene offers light-filled, modern living with historic charm. Newly renovated, it features an expansive living room with wood floors and large windows, a dreamy kitchen with panel-ready appliances, marble countertops, and a Bosch washer/dryer, plus two king-sized bedrooms with ample closet space. The bathroom boasts elegant brass fixtures and a soaking tub. Enjoy the perfect blend of style and convenience in a sought-after location, steps from excellent transit options.

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FORT GREENE

Surrounded by The Brooklyn Navy Yard, Downtown Brooklyn, Prospect Heights, and Clinton Hill, Fort Greene is a hip neighborhood that is great for young professionals and families alike. Rife with historic brownstones, this neighborhood feels like home.

Fun Facts and History of Fort Greene

Fort Greene is named for Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene, who constructed a fort in the area in 1776. After the war, the area was used to house workers of the new Brooklyn Navy Yard, though several small farms were also still present from the original colony.

Slavery was outlawed in New York in 1827, which allowed the black population of Fort Greene to grow as many people moved to the area seeking work in the Navy Yard. The farmers of the area sold their land to this population and they developed the area as a haven for the abolitionist movement, hosting speakers like Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass.

During the 1900's, Fort Greene experienced a cultural boom, opening BAM in 1908…

Fort Greene Apartments

PRICE COMPARISON

This apartment's rent is 6.54% cheaper than the median rent of $5,992 for a 2-bedroom apartment in Fort Greene, New York, NY.

The median is solely based on the area and the number of bedrooms. Listing-specific characteristics such as the number of bathrooms and the amenities will also impact the price.

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RENTHOP DESCRIPTION

The apartment is a unit offered at a monthly price of $5,600. The person posting the listing did not specify that any pets were allowed. It may be the case that pets are ok and the manager simply has not yet filled out all the details.

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