#RLS11022653, Aran P Scott, Listing office: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

279 Sterling Pl Unit 4A New York City, NY 11238
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About 279 Sterling Pl Unit 4A
First sale in 36 years... This rare and authentic 3,150SF top floor loft is located in a converted schoolhouse in historic Prospect Heights and offers a sprawling flexible layout with charming details throughout. Bathed in natural light from 9 skylights and graced with 14-foot vaulted ceilings and exposed brick archways, this expansive home offers multiple living spaces with two wood-burning fireplaces, a bright windowed kitchen, 2 private terraces and open city views from a wall of oversized windows. The entire home exudes a creative energy that is ideal for artistic live/work pursuits, or, can be transformed into a grand and magnificent 3-bedroom showplace. A rare opportunity for those who appreciate architectural integrity and are seeking a quiet and peaceful lifestyle with private parking and outdoor space! <br> <br> Built in 1895 and designed by James W. Naughton in the Renaissance Revival style, P.S. 9 Annex stands regally at the corner of Sterling Place and Vanderbilt Avenue and is one of the most beautiful and unusual properties in Brooklyn. The building was converted by local artists to a residential cooperative in 1989 and offers a lush communal garden, a visiting superintendent and private gated parking. And of course, there's the prime location, putting you right in the heart of Brooklyn's most vibrant community, just moments from Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, all major subway lines and an eclectic selection of restaurants, cafes and local shops that make this neighborhood a warm and inviting place to live. Truly one-of-a-kind!
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: No
- Fireplace: Other
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Parking: Assigned, Garage
- View: City, Panoramic
- Exterior: None, Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
- Cooling: Other
- List Price: $2,950,000
- Price/SqFt: $936
- HOA Amount: $6924 Monthly
- Year Built: 1895
- Living Area: 3,150 SqFt
- MLS Number: RLS20015486
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
- Office Phone: (212) 906-9234
- Listing Agent: Richard S Orenstein
- Agent Phone: (212) 381-4248
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Nearby schools
6
P.S. 9 Teunis G. Bergen School
Public District PK-5
0.2 mi
•80 Underhill Ave
8
P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud School
Public District KG-6
0.4 mi
•750 Classon Ave
4
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•443 Saint Marks Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $146,491. The majority of New York City, NY residents have income between $100k-200k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 279 Sterling Pl Unit 4A
The listing price of 279 Sterling Pl Unit 4A property is $2,950,000.
The property 279 Sterling Pl Unit 4A is a condo located in New York City, New York, 11238.
Active Listing: 279 Sterling Pl Unit 4A is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 279 Sterling Pl Unit 4A are: P.S. 9 Teunis G. Bergen School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Intermediate School 340 (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Elijah Stroud Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), High School for Global Citizenship (The) (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Brooklyn School for Music & Theater (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
The property at 279 Sterling Pl Unit 4A has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 279 Sterling Pl Unit 4A is 3,150 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 279 Sterling Pl Unit 4A is 1895.
This home is located at 279 Sterling Pl Unit 4A in New York City, NY and zip code 11238 in the Prospect Heights neighborhood. This 3,150 square foot home was built in 1895. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,950,000.
While more than 207 listings in New York City, NY in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 936 listings sold at asking price, and more than 737 were sold below. In May 2025 in New York City, NY there were 0.3% more homes for sale than in April. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 121 days, the median list price was $875,081.