That was quick. Within a few days of coming on the market at an eye-popping price of $13 million, the eight-bedroom mansion on South Oxford at Hanson Place has reportedly been snatched up by a developer. The good news? The historic 1830′s home will be spared, though a neighboring two-family home and two carriage houses will have a date with the wrecking ball to make way for a 40,000-square-foot high-rise condo development. For the last decade the property has been owned and occupied by Belgian artist Marc Lambrechts. Given that the yellow house is not protected by landmark laws, we have to say we’re pleased with any outcome that will preserve the house. And besides, its location is so close to the Atlantic Mall and Atlantic Avenue itself that a high-rise there may not end up feeling completely out of place. And, given the location and price, it’s probably a safe bet that this won’t be a Fedders building.
Developer Grabs Ft. Greene Home [NY Daily News]
Fort Greene Country House [Douglas Elliman] GMAP
Ft. Greene House Back on Market [Brownstoner]
Fort Greene Mansion: Watcha Got? [Brownstoner]