Set like a crown jewel on the top floors of its building, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex provides penthouse living with no board approval required.

The large living and dining room enjoy beautiful morning light and treetop views from three east-facing windows, while the convenient gas fireplace keeps things toasty in winter. Nearby, the spacious, open kitchen features an overhead skylight that beckons the outside in and bounces sunlight off of gleaming cabinets, sleek black granite countertops and large stainless steel appliances. At the rear of the lower level, you'll find two nicely sized bedrooms with windows and closets  one houses the home's in-unit washer dryer, the ultimate New York City convenience  and a full bathroom. Two more enormous closets round out this level's layout while, while gleaming hardwood floors run throughout the home.

Ascend the staircase to arrive at the master suite worthy of royalty. Here, you'll find an oversized en suite bathroom, large walk-in closet and a wall of glass doors opening to the 185-square-foot roof deck. You'll be the king or queen of all that you survey from this perch overlooking the surrounding Fort Greene neighborhood, with quaint Lafayette Avenue below and views of the Williamsburg Bank tower beyond.

Located on the corner of Lafayette and South Portland avenues, this home is in the heart of one of Brooklyns hottest neighborhoods. Just one block away is Fulton Street, packed with trendy new bars and neighborhood staples Habana Outpost, Black Forest beer garden and Prospect, to name just a few. Plus, youre only moments away from BAM and Barclays Center, the cultural and entertainment meccas of Brooklyn. Nearly every New York subway line is nearby: The Fulton Street G train stops right outside your door, with the C only one block away, while the Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center terminal is just three blocks further, providing is easy access to the 2/3, 4/5, N/R/Q, B and D subway trains and the Long Island Rail Road.