Updated8/12/2019
Added7/1/2019
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About this Property
In 1847, this historic home was built by a shipmaster named William Hayes. He purchased five lots on Amity St. and immediately built two twin 25ft wide Greek Revival homes. Once completed, he moved into one and gave the other to his daughter. <br> <br><br>Welcome to 187 Amity St...<br><br><br>This beautiful 25ft wide two family double duplex is a Greek Revival building located in prime Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. It still retains much of its original detail throughout and is waiting for someone to make it their own. <br><br>The parlor floor has gorgeous 12ft ceilings with beautiful detailed hardwood floors, stunning gold veined black marble fireplace mantels, pocket doors with stunning stained glass panels and front floor to ceiling windows. <br><br>The upper duplex is approx. 2,300 sqft with three and a half bedrooms, two full bathrooms, with a mix of wide plank, parquet and hardwood floors, high ceilings and three decorative fireplaces-two of which have black and gold veined marble mantles.<br><br>Only two blocks from the Smith St. Bergen station as well as local favorites like Cobble Hill Park, La Vara, Trader Joe's, Layla Jones, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream and One Girl Cookies just to name a few. <br><br>If you are looking for a historic 25ft wide Greek Revival home that you can make your own, 187 Amity St. is it.<br>
Details
- Status:No Longer Available
- Size:4600 Sq Ft
- Type:Townhouse
- ID:3829654
- Tax:$ 1721
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