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399 Sterling Place
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn | Underhill Ave & Washington Ave
11 Rooms4 Beds4 Baths3,764 Square FeetMulti-Family
$3,995,000
floors / apts3 / 3
Lot Size17'x131'
Built Size17'x45'
ZoneR6B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$10,668
Price Per SF
$1,061
Listing Features
- Original Details
Property Description for 399 Sterling Place
Some houses are defined by their finishes. Others are defined by their character. At 399 Sterling Place, the original details tell the story. Set on a beautiful, tree-lined block in Prospect Heights, this four-story townhouse is ready for its next chapter, offering a rare opportunity to restore a home with remarkable architectural character.
Spanning approximately 3,920 square feet, including the basement, the property measures 17.42 feet wide and sits on an exceptionally deep 131-foot lot. Configured as a legal three-family residence, the home offers an impressive footprint and room to explore a variety of possibilities. Its historic facade and original stoop offer a glimpse of what awaits inside: intricate moldings, decorative fireplace mantels, detailed woodwork, substantial paneled doors, and soaring ceilings. These are the kinds of details that give a Brooklyn townhouse its identity, and here, they remain the starting point for what comes next.
The possibilities are considerable. Reimagine the property as an impressive single-family home, create a generous owner's residence with additional rental income, or explore a restored three-family configuration. With four full stories and a flexible existing layout, the next owner has the opportunity to shape the house around their own vision.
Beyond the property, Prospect Heights offers a lively mix of dining, culture, and green space. Local restaurants include Panca BK, Fausto, and Gertrude's, while Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden are all nearby. The 2, 3, B, and Q trains provide convenient access to the rest of Brooklyn and Manhattan.
For the buyer who appreciates the craftsmanship of an earlier era and understands the potential of a great townhouse, 399 Sterling Place is an opportunity to create something truly lasting. Bring your architect, bring your contractor, and imagine what this house could become.
Listing History for 399 Sterling Place
Now
11/04/2026
$3,995,000
Initial Price by Tali Berzak
Compass
Launch
Building Details for 399 Sterling Place
OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1901
Floors/Apts3/3
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum
0.22 miles
Grand Army Plaza
0.33 miles
Park Pl
0.38 miles
7 Av
0.42 miles
Botanic Garden
0.44 miles
Citi Bike
Washington Ave & Park Pl
0.09 miles
St Johns Pl & Washington Ave
0.13 miles
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Prospect Heights | Brooklyn
Quick Profile
Prospect Heights is a small residential neighborhood surrounded by big attractions. It’s rich in culture and offers the perfect blend of old Brooklyn charm and modern-day hipness.
Residents of this tight-knit community include young professionals, families and long-time residents. It’s a walkers paradise - just steps from Prospect Park and a short walking distance to neighborhoods like Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Green and Clinton. You’re close to culture too. Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Library, Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Barclays Center are all nearby.
Prospect Heights is bordered by Flatbush Avenue to the west, Washington Avenue to the east, Atlantic Avenue and Dean Street to the north and Eastern Parkway to the south.
Prospect Heights, like many areas of New York City, was first inhabited by indigenous tribes and eventually settled by the Dutch and turned into farmland.
A significant part of the Revolutionary War was fought in Prospect Heights and the surrounding areas. Known as the Battle of Brooklyn, it was the first military engagement following the Declaration of Independence. Things didn’t go so well for American forces so they retreated and the British occupied Manhattan for several years after the Battle of Brooklyn.
In 1867, the opening of Prospect Park caused major housing growth in Prospect Heights. The middle-class neighborhood was soon populated by Jewish, Italian, and Irish workers. Many of which were shop-owners or employed as laborers in nearby factories.
Housing in Prospect Heights includes single-family row houses, historic townhouses, co-ops, and new luxury condos. The median listed price for a 1-bedroom in Prospect Heights is $680,000 with an average price per square foot is $944.
The neighborhood's commercial artery runs along Vanderbilt Avenue and Washington Avenue. The variety of businesses adds to the charm of the neighborhood. They include bars, pubs, restaurants and mom-and-pop stores of all types. The shops and eateries are a perfect alternative to the big-name attractions that bracket the neighborhood. It's a little bit of everything in this neighborhood.
Subways are plentiful in Prospect Heights. Its proximity to Manhattan is another perk of the neighborhood. It's about a half-hour train ride. The B, D, N, Q, R, 2, 3, 4 and 5 subway lines all serve the Atlantic Avenue/Barclays Center station. 2, 3, 4, B and Q trains cover the neighborhood and the A and C trains are nearby too.
All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 110725TH
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