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1. FORT GREENE $2,295,000
11A South Elliott Place GMAP
This 3,400-sf, 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom brownstone sold for its asking price. Its listing describes it as “the perfect fusion of contemporary minimalist design and perfectly preserved historic details! The dramatic parlor floor has been opened up to… create a loft-like living space complete with fully restored details throughout including an ornate Mahogany balustrade, fully restored wainscoting, floor-to-ceiling windows, original plaster medallions, and Carrara marble fireplace.” It’s a legal 2-family, currently used as a 1-family. Entered into contract on 3/18/10; closed on 5/5/10; deed recorded on 6/4/10.

2. PARK SLOPE $1,662,500
545 9th Street GMAP
This three-story limestone house was House of the Day in February, and we thought the asking price of $1,695,000 sounded pretty good, considering it’s only a half-block from Prospect Park and has plenty of historic charm. “It is currently used as a lower garden duplex with a top floor rental unit, and can be delivered vacant. The duplex has 7 rooms and 1.5 baths; the top floor simplex is a spacious two-bedroom,” says its listing on StreetEasy. Average Reader Appraisal was $1,452,213. Entered into contract on 4/12/10; closed on 5/27/10; deed recorded on 6/4/10

3. BOERUM HILL $1,600,000
186 Dean Street GMAP
Another February House of the Day, this 3-story, 1-family brick building sold for its asking price. According to its listing on StreetEasy, “The proportions are perfect and the spaces are flooded with light that illuminates the elegant crown moldings and other period details. The verdant South facing garden has been carefully tended for many years by a devoted gardener.” Average Reader Appraisal was $1,428,948. Entered into contract on 3/19/10; closed on 5/24/10; deed recorded on 6/4/10

4. BROOKLYN HEIGHTS $1,512,101.25
360 Furman Street, #529 GMAP
According to its listing on StreetEasy, this 1,725-sf condo in One Brooklyn Bridge Park has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Entered into contract on 2/16/10; closed on 5/20/10; deed recorded on 6/3/10.

5. BROOKLYN HEIGHTS $1,375,000
360 Furman Street, #740 GMAP
We couldn’t find much info on this particular condo in One Brooklyn Bridge Park, but it’s probably safe to assume that it’s similar to unit #640, a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,709-sf condo that was listed at $1,375,000 and sold last week for $1,390,000, according to StreetEasy. Entered into contract on 2/16/10; closed on 5/20/10; deed recorded on 6/3/10.

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  1. I noticed 276 went awhile back, but didn’t realize those guys with the adorable twins finally dumped the white elephant at 25 Eighth Ave. IIRC they started around $4M and were down to 2.6ish last time I checked – and it had been on the market for, what, two years?

    Hmmm…SE says 316 days and started at $3.2…pretty sure there was another broker (BHS?) who had the listing for a year, starting around $3.95ish. Tons of marketing…featured articles pimping it, interviews with the owners (filmmakers as I recall).

    Anyway, high end one-offs often take that route. See a lot of celebs and high-profile sellers start at ridiculous prices for their one-of-a-kind-dream-pad, only to chop chop chop and sell it at a 30-40% discount after a year or two or three. Funny way to get a deal done, eh?

  2. Yes, in contract. Sorry.

    The mansion at 276 Berkeley Place (listed at 4.2 million) has also entered contract.

    As has the 4,000 sf spread at the Montauk Club.

    In addition, 62 and 64 Prospect Place have both entered contract. Seems to be quite a bit of high end activity in this little pocket of the North Slope.

  3. 186 Dean took 29 days to go to contract.

    122 Bond (HotD a few weeks after) took 24 days to contract.

    The $1.6M on the former reflects the amount of work that will be needed in a reno, and the $1.625M for the latter is accounted for by its smallish size. Still says a lot about how important it is to price correctly.

    When you miss the mark? SEE 357 Pacific or 142 Dean.

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