691 Sterling Place Brooklyn, NY 11216
Crown Heights NeighborhoodEstimated payment $11,318/month
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About This Home
Your Dream Home Awaits in "Prime" Crown Heights, at 691 Sterling Place. Your Dream Home Awaits in "Prime" Crown Heights, at 691 Sterling Place. PLEASE RSVP FOR OPEN HOUSE! AGENTS MUST ATTEND WITH THEIR BUYERS! Step into your dream home nestled in the heart of Crown Heights, one of Brooklyn's most vibrant, diverse, and sought-after neighborhoods. Located on a beautiful tree-lined block, this gorgeous three-story, two-family brick townhouse with brownstone lintels offers the perfect blend of historic charm and endless potential. 691 Sterling Place was constructed between 1910 and 1911 by local Brooklyn developer George Potts, Jr. The building was designed by the architectural firm E.M. Adelsohn and Samuel Feinberg. Sterling Place is just moments from the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, Brooklyn Museum, Children's Museum, Prospect Park, Barclays Center, Atlantic Terminal, a plethora of cafes, bars, food markets, boutiques, many quality dining, and public transportation options, and Citibikes. This home has been lovingly enjoyed by the same family for more than fifty years and still showcases many original architectural details, including an original vestibule entry door & mosaic floor tile, staircase with original spindles, two decorative fireplaces, wainscoting, original window shutters and wood moldings, and original oak wood floors. The homes current configuration is, an owner's duplex on the parlor & garden levels which offers an expansive, modern eat-in kitchen with center isle, dining room & spacious living room, full bathroom, direct access to a full cellar with potential for conversion (laundry, storage, studio, etc.), and direct access to an extremely deep, private backyard that's perfect for gardening, growing vegetables, relaxing, or entertaining. Upstairs in the duplex are three bedrooms and another full bathroom. The top-floor rental unit offers two bedrooms, or one bedroom and an office/guest room, wood floors, and ample closets. This home is being sold in "as-is" condition and will be delivered vacant. With tremendous space, historic beauty, original details, loads of potential, located in a hip, vibrant, thriving, and growing community, 691 Sterling Place is the diamond in the rough and the rare opportunity that you've been searching for in one of Brooklyn's most sought-after neighborhoods. Bring your vision and make this Crown Heights classic your own. Schedule an appointment today!
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,875
Community Details
- Crown Heights Community
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Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,875 | $117,060 | $20,700 | $96,360 |
| 2024 | $2,875 | $114,780 | $20,700 | $94,080 |
| 2023 | $3,020 | $105,480 | $20,700 | $84,780 |
| 2022 | $2,929 | $95,340 | $20,700 | $74,640 |
| 2021 | $2,909 | $89,460 | $20,700 | $68,760 |
| 2020 | $2,182 | $88,920 | $20,700 | $68,220 |
| 2019 | $2,499 | $98,340 | $20,700 | $77,640 |
| 2018 | $2,418 | $15,094 | $2,372 | $12,722 |
| 2017 | $2,407 | $14,977 | $3,393 | $11,584 |
| 2016 | $2,105 | $14,130 | $4,114 | $10,016 |
| 2015 | $1,484 | $13,332 | $5,816 | $7,516 |
| 2014 | $1,484 | $12,579 | $6,582 | $5,997 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
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| 06/30/2025 06/30/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/26/2025 06/26/25 | For Sale | $1,999,995 | 0.0% | -- |
| 06/24/2025 06/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/31/2025 05/31/25 | For Sale | $1,999,995 | -- | -- |
Source: NY State MLS
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $942 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $50,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
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Source: NY State MLS
MLS Number: 11481921
APN: 01238-0058
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