240 BERKELEY Place
About This Property
Park Slope's 240 Berkely Place is a magnificent,
landmarked, 1887 five-story, Romanesque Revival townhouse, 20 x
50ft. plus a three story 14 x 16ft. extension, providing 5,714sq.
ft. of enduring joy to those who've made it their home. It's
significant that this is the first time that it's been offered on
the market in the last half century.
Perfectly set on a 100ft. lot, just below 8th Avenue in
the historic North Slope, designed and built as a single-family
mansion, it beautifully illustrates the elegance of New York's
Gilded Age. Currently configured as a three-family with an owner's
spectacular garden/parlor duplex, a stunning two bedroom middle
floor and a charming, spacious fourth & fifth floor apt, it retains
its original character. Opulent mahogany and oak details
throughout, with six highly ornamented tile and marble fireplaces,
and multiple stained-glass windows that are all remarkably
preserved. Because the home's splendid staircase has never been
altered or partitioned, from parlor level to the top 5th floor, it
allows for the return to a single family format that's quite doable
with little fuss or muss. Its dramatic, Baronial, barrel-fronted,
Euclid stone, terra cotta and brick facade is prominently featured
in the 2003 movie "Duplex" starring Drew Barrymore and Ben Stiller
as a young couple buying the home of their dreams. In real life,
the owner's garden/parlor duplex designer renovation far exceeds
the movie couple's fantasy. The majestic front parlor floor's
twelve-foot ceilings and statuesque bay windows lead to superlative
open kitchen with exquisite cabinetry, white quartzite counters and
island, plus a full complement of professional-grade appliances.
The extension houses a half-bath and sunny guest bedroom with
access to a deck and stairs to the picturesque south garden with a
recentlyconstructed, expansive brick courtyard and a
pergola offering sun and shade to this walled oasis. Going
forward from the garden level rear bedroom with yard access
is a sumptuous spa/bathroom with stone and glass shower and
freestanding soaker tub. The adjacent hallway leads to a full
laundry room with sink and stone counters as well as a large walk-
in closet. The lovely front bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with
shower, period details, fireplace, and private street-level
entrance. In addition, the entire duplex has central
air.
Apt. 3 Upper Duplex - The fourth floor has great style and
warmth, with a six paned arched window, the focal point of the
living room, overlooking the grandeur of Berkeley Place
andits environs. There is an adjoining nursery/office
and recently renovated kitchen with classic tile and cabinetry
leading to a bedroom/dining room of ample proportions as well as a
full bath with an exquisite stained-glass window. Off the bedroom
is a very private 14' x 16' roof deck with dazzling
sunset views. The fifth floor has the wonderful feel of a Hampton's
cottage. A full-width rear bedroom features an ensuite renovated
bath. The adjoining hallway leads to a separate w/c,
laundry area with washer/dryer, a whimsical front rec/playroom with
a storage closet large enough to handle steamer trunks plus all
manner of sports gear and collectibles from your various
travels.
The certificate of occupancy for this building allows for a variety
of layouts and options for use. A grand single family six bedroom
plus live-in with its own private bath and entrance, or a family
compound with three apartments plus professional office space /
store are but a few. I'm sure you'll have ideas of your own after
visiting.
Aesthetically sublime, mechanically sound and up
to date, this very special, gracious, historic home, located on one
of Park Slope's prettiest blocks, is near it all:
exceptional private and public schools, an abundance of quality
shops and restaurants, The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, Brooklyn
Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Public Library and, of
course, Prospect Park. You're sure to meet your neighbors at
Saturday's Grand Army Plaza Farmer's Market.
Price History
Date / Event | Date | Event | Price |
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Apr 24, 2024 | Price Decreased |
$6,975,000
↓ $275K
(3.8%)
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Price Decreased | |||
Feb 27, 2024 | Listed by Corcoran Group | $7,250,000 | |
Listed by Corcoran Group | |||
Dec 20, 2012 | Sold to Joanne E Petrunik As Truste... | $800,000 | |
Sold to Joanne E Petrunik As Truste... |
Property Highlights
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Building Info
- 4 Units
- 1 Unit for Sale