House of the Day: 195 Prospect Place
We rarely come across brownstones for sale in Prospect Heights these days. This extra-large two-family has all the trimmings plus a pergola and fountain in the backyard, according to the listing copy. Details include pier mirror, mahogany trim, pocket doors, moldings, several original mantels, built-ins and stained glass. There is a four-story extension (it appears…
We rarely come across brownstones for sale in Prospect Heights these days. This extra-large two-family has all the trimmings plus a pergola and fountain in the backyard, according to the listing copy. Details include pier mirror, mahogany trim, pocket doors, moldings, several original mantels, built-ins and stained glass. There is a four-story extension (it appears to be original) and the lot is 170 feet deep and, at its widest point, 76 feet wide. There is no mention in the listing of the state of mechanicals, nor any photos of kitchens or baths (although a view of one can be glimpsed down a hall) but the building appears well-maintained in the photos. Click through to the jump for more photos and the floor plan. What do you think of it and the asking price of $4,500,000?
195 Prospect Place [Flateau] GMAP
I lived in this house on the top floor from late 1999 until December of 2012. It is a tremendous parcel compared with many. Owned by 2 sisters, one of whom passed away last year. The mechanicals are original (cloth wiring and ancient fuse panels) and although there are some beautiful details, it need a total overhaul to be usable. The back yard could host a 75 person party and has a large, mosaic tile floor. A unique opportunity if you have the finances.
Wow, time capsule. The website stretches the photos in Chrome but looks fine in Firefox.
It was an experience I will never forget. The sunroom was an incredible asset to the apartment, only surpassed by the open balcony. I had many wonderful al fresco gatherings with the NYC skyline in the background. The skyline picture in the ad was the view I had. The sunroom was poorly insulated but when you live above one hundred year old women in a building with a single thermostat on the first floor, the fresh air was welcome.
I was told by the last owner that the original owner of the house developed the neighboring properties and retained the land to host a wedding for his daughter.