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1-bedroom apartment for sale in Fort Greene

143 Lafayette Ave Apt 5F, Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11238

$625,000
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Fort Greene, Brooklyn: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Asking price $625,000. Built in 1931.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Magical, loft-like one bedroom apartment in beautiful historic building! Sitting at tree-top height, with gorgeous views of brownstone Brooklyn, this bright and sunny, unique home offers many options for creating a truly special place. The main living space, with nearly 12' tall ceilings, has a beautiful south-facing original casement window. This room could be used as your living room, or a dining room/office combo. It also features a built-in loft which can fit a queen sized bed and has recessed storage, storage under the staircase, and a skylight! Underneath the loft is the revamped kitchen space with an induction stove and granite counter top. A freestanding island can easily be added for extra storage and counter space. The back room in the home can serve as the living room or the main bedroom if you prefer to leave the loft bedroom for guests! It has a large north-facing window overlooking the co-ops beautiful, landscaped backyard area. It also features built-in shelving and closet space. There is a full bathroom with a bathtub and a second skylight! 143 Lafayette Avenue is a pet-friendly co-op. There is private basement storage and common bike storage on the first floor. There is a dedicated porter, and the building is professionally managed. Located in prime, central Fort Greene with all it's amenities! Favorites include Thea, Olea, Miss Ada, Bittersweet and Walters to name a few. Close proximity to The Space at Irondale, Fort Greene Park which has a year-round farmer's market and the C and G train lines; less than 10-minutes to the Atlantic/Barclays transit hub with 10+ subway lines. There is a monthly assessment of $166.16.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 61/100 · Fairly complete

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    • Full points: 10 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details14/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 288 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its ZIP code7/7
  • Accuracy9/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1860, 21 homes)2/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

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Compared with the area

Asks $625,000, 18% below the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in 11238.

Median here
$765,000
19 listings, last 90 days

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Location

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Nearby transit

  • Lafayette AvC4 min walk
  • Fulton StG4 min walk
  • Clinton-Washington AvsG7 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 13

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The building

21 units · 4 floors · built 1860

Building record for 147 Lafayette Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

147 Lafayette Avenue · BBL 3-02102-0062 · built 1860 · 21 units

Roofy building score 19/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
29 (A 8 · B 7 · C 7)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
3
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 147 Lafayette Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

7 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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