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686 Saint John's Place #4

Located at 686 Saint John's Place 686 Saint Johns Place, #4, Brooklyn, NY Condo in Crown Heights, Brooklyn
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2 beds, 3 baths, 1,453 ft²

Welcome home to 686 St Johns Place, one of brownstone Brooklyn’s most unique condo conversions of a grand and historic townhouse. Unit 4 is a nearly 1500 square foot single floor residence with windows on three exposures plus 194 square foot private roof area with sweeping views of the city.

Welcome home to 686 St Johns Place, one of brownstone Brooklyn’s most unique condo conversions of a grand and historic townhouse. Unit 4 is a nearly 1500 square foot single floor residence with windows on three exposures plus 194 square foot private roof area with sweeping views of the city. There are two huge bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a huge open chef’s kitchen with Caesar stone counters, shaker cabinetry, and high end appliances. This unit also has a coveted L shaped living room allowing for a third bedroom, office, or den. From the living room you have full panoramic views of the Manhattan Skyline. The bathrooms have gorgeous floor to ceiling marble and hand molded ceramic tile, shaker vanities, and spa like fixtures. The level of finish is nearly unprecedented with coffered ceilings, oak paneling, unbelievable closet space, white oak floors, designer lighting, central AC, 1.75 inch doors, and wooden thermal windows. 686 St Johns Place is a truly unique property, built a staggering 20’ X 85’, with windows on all four sides, each residence occupies a full floor. Each floor offers nearly 1500 square feet or the equivalent of a small townhouse – this is truly horizontal townhouse living at its best. Additionally this unit has a large private storage room in the basement. Located on gorgeous St Johns Place, lined with trees and incredible late 19th century townhouses, your new home is right off the best part of Brooklyn’s new restaurant and nightlife mecca, Franklin Avenue. Some of the borough’s best spots including Chavellas, Glady’s, Mayfield, Barboncino, Cent’Anni, and Franklin Park, are within two blocks! The 2,3,4,5 trains are all only one block away allowing for incredibly convenient Eastside and Westside access. This is a truly special and unprecedented home.


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About the Building

686 Saint John's Place  Brooklyn, NY 11216

Condo in Crown Heights

  • 4 Units
  • 4 Stories
  • 1931 Built

Sales listings: 6 previous
Rentals listings: 2 previous
Documents and Permits: 23 documents

Unit History

Nearby

Transportation

  • S 2 3 4 5 at Franklin Av

    0.14 miles

  • S 2 3 4 5 at Botanic Garden

    0.22 miles

  • S at Park Place

    0.24 miles

  • 3 at Nostrand Av

    0.27 miles

  • 2 5 at President St

    0.33 miles

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Schools

District 17 - Schools zoned for this address:
P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud

(PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE)

Elijah Stroud Middle School

(05,06,07,08,SE)

Disclaimer: School attendance zone boundaries are not guaranteed to be accurate – they are provided by a third party and subject to change. Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries.