The low (for Fort Greene) asking price of this listing—$1,175,000—has more to do with its unfortunate proximity to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway than any inherent flaws in the house. There’s some original detail, but the house has definitely had some modern modifications. The owner (or the agent) has done a pretty good job of styling it for the listing photos as well. This block (at right) ain’t the greatest either: the monstrosity known as the Verdi is just a few lots up the street and the street lacks the kind of architectural cohesion that much of the neighborhood is known for. That said, you’ll be hard-pressed to find an old house in the area for less.
70 Adelphi Street [Corcoran] GMAP P*Shark