$899,000
(NO LONGER AVAILABLE)

171 Gates Avenue in Clinton Hill

Clinton Hill Charmer

Priced to sell at $899,000, this, large two family, three story pre-war limestone house was built in 1898 and has been occupied by the current owner for over 20 years. Decorative and practical changes have been made to enhance it's already ample charm. Major mechanical upgrades include electrical and plumbing, replacement windows throughout, a rubber roof thats less than 5 years old, and a gas heat conversion with a 100 gallon hot water heater. The ground and parlor floor, owners duplex, includes a modern kitchen and 1/2 bath, and laudry room. The parlor floor has the original pocket doors that are embellished with a wood carved valance. There are original marble mantles in each room throughout the house. All appliances have extended protection plans. The duplex also allows exclusive access to the finished backyard that measures 40 by 22. Total lot size is 20 x 98. This home is in Clinton Hill, known for its architectural beauty and variety, and is home to Pratt Institute, a world renowned school for architecture, art and design, and St. Josephs College, known for a strong liberal arts tradition for the undergraduate and graduate student. It is also very close to Fort Greene, known to many as a cultural mecca. The area is home to the world renowned Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) as well as Long Island University, New York Institute of Technology and Brooklyn Technical High School. The areas resident landscape consists of a diverse, multi-national, multi-ethnic working and professional middle and upper class. Close to transportation, the closest subways to the property are the A, C & G lines, and there are also several bus lines for those who prefer surface mass transit throughout Brooklyn. This property is in close proximity to Metrotech Center, Long Island University, St. Joseph College, the World Famous Juniors Restaurant, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Brooklyn Heights, and 10 minutes from Wall Street, City Hall, Battery Park and downtown Manhattan.

Amenities: Dishwasher, Forced Air Heating, and Natural Gas Heating

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