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The Latest On the Neighborhood's Most Posh Properties

Our real estate columnist checks in on some of the properties he has featured. Did they sell? Did their price drop? Did the developer throw in the towel?

This week in GreeneListed, we look back at some of the properties we previously featured to see what has happened with them. In all of the properties, the prices have either held steady or been reduced, which suggests it's still a buyers market in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill.

"The Finger" 163 Washington Avenue at Myrtle Avenue

Going Rental: These apartments were originally offered as condos in one of the most controversial new construction projects in the neighborhood. The 16-story structure towers over its neighbors (giving them "the finger?") on a block of mostly three-story townhouses. The units were originally listed from $250,000 - $698,000. 

After about 40 percent of the units were in contract, the developer pulled all the units off the market and returned deposits. The latest reports are that the building will go rental. The building is currently off the market.

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Originally on Jan. 11.

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82 Adelphi Street #5C between Mrytle and Park avenues

Sold for $499,000 (full asking price) closed March 10, 2001.

When we featured this property in GreeneListed, it was the last available condo at 80 Adelphi, a 10-unit project. Now the building is fully sold out. This top-floor unit has two private outdoor spaces and large keyhole windows. An elevator opens directly into the apartment. 

Originally on Jan. 18.

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181 DeKalb Avenue #C1 between Carlton Avenue and Cumberland Street

Still on the market for $269,000 (no price reduction since being featured in GreeneListed).

The 325-square foot junior one-bedroom is still listed by Carolyn 
Romberg at Corcoran. This co-op is just a half block from Fort Greene 
Park, but many buyers will find it too small.

Originally on Feb. 11.

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20 Lefferts Place between Saint James Place and Grand Avenue

Off the market

This two-family, two-duplex townhouse has several offers on the property, but is temporarily off the market, according to Prudential Douglas Elliman broker Carine Eustache Jones.

Originally on Feb. 22.

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124 DeKalb Avenue at Fort Greene Place

Price reduced to $3,700,000 three weeks ago ($200,000 reduction)

The five-story converted firehouse that was once Spike Lee's production studio and a fallout shelter has been on the market for about 77 days. Still listed through Abdul Muid at Corcoran.

Originally featured in GreeneListed on March 1.

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252 Greene Avenue #1A between Grand and Classon avenues 

Price reduced to $259,000 two weeks ago ($20,000 reduction)

A perfectly simple condo in a low-key building is still available in the eastern part of brownstone Clinton Hill. It has one bedroom along with a full basement rec room. While the apartment is in "turn-key" condition, a new owner will likely want to renovate the apartment, especially the dingy hardwood floors.

Originally featured in GreeneListed on March 1.

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365 Clinton Avenue #8F between Lafayette and Greene avenues

Still on the market for $423,500 (no price reduction since being 
featured in GreeneListed).

The two-bedroom co-op in the Clinton Hill co-ops is still listed with Jeffrey Zoldan at Brown Harris Stevens. The apartment has a great floorplan, but high monthly maintainence charges.

Originally on March 15.

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287 DeKalb Avenue at Waverly Avenue

Still on the market for $1,995,000 (no price reduction since last month).

The massive Montrose Morris 1889 townhouse in pristine original condition is unlike any property currently on the market.

The airy mansion has four large bedrooms, two sitting rooms off of the master bedrooms that could easily be used as additional bedrooms, and six bathrooms. Sandra Friedman at Halstead has the listing.

Originally featured in GreeneListed on March 22.

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1 Hanson Place at Flatbush Avenue #13F

Price reduced to $509,000 two weeks ago ($6,000 reduction) 

A one-bedroom 702-square-foot condo in the historic Williamsburgh Savings Bank (now called 1 Hanson Place) is still marketed through Chris Benfante at Corcoran. Built in 1927, the building was the tallest in Brooklyn until the until 2010 when the 51-story rental tower, the Brooklyner, opened in Downtown.

Meanwhile, the developer is auctioning off six unsold penthouse units on May 15, with previews and bidder registration happening now.

Originally featured in GreeneListed on March 22.

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