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11-bedroom house for sale in Fort Greene

173 Carlton Ave, Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11205

$3,800,000
Asking price · in USD
Bedrooms
11: 11+ bedroom homes for sale in ZIP 11205
Bathrooms
4: Homes with 4+ bathrooms for sale in ZIP 11205
Size
2,850 ft² (265 m²)
Type
House: Houses for sale in ZIP 11205
Available
Now
Year built
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About this home

House for sale in Fort Greene, Brooklyn: 11 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,850 ft². Asking price $3,800,000.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Discover an incredible investment or live-plus-income opportunity in the heart of one of Brooklyn's most coveted neighborhoods. Situated at 173 Carlton Avenue, this commanding, solid brick multi-family building spans three stories and is perfectly positioned just one block from the historic Fort Greene Park. The property features a high-income layout comprised of four spacious, light-filled units. Throughout the building, classic Brooklyn charm takes center stage with original hardwood flooring, large windows, and generous living areas designed for comfortable living and entertaining. A full, expansive basement provides substantial additional storage space and excellent potential for customization or building mechanics. Set on a desirable 23.75' x 100' lot with a substantial 24' x 40' building footprint, this property represents a rare, versatile footprint in prime Fort Greene. Beyond your front door, enjoy immediate access to the neighborhood's vibrant scene, including trendy local boutiques, artisanal cafes, and acclaimed dining along Myrtle and DeKalb Avenues. With superb transit connectivity and unmatched neighborhood appeal, this exceptional property is a standout gem. An opportunity of this caliber will not last. Offered at $3,800,000.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 66/100 · Fairly complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos23/25
    • Some points: Only 7 photos (8 or more for full points)13/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 187 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
    • Some points: Priced 130% above similar homes in the borough, which take longer to sell3/7
  • Accuracy11/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1905, 4 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • 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.

Buying costs

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Compared with the area

Asks $3,800,000, 130% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Brooklyn.

Median here
$1,650,000
758 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$1,150,000–$2,372,500
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$1,333.33 vs $675.21
This home vs the median, 98% higher

Priced above most similar homes here and on the market longer than usual.

0.3% of these listings have cut their price.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Brooklyn

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Fulton StG10 min walk
  • Clinton-Washington AvsG10 min walk
  • Lafayette AvC11 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 13

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

4 units · 3 floors · built 1905

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

173 Carlton Avenue · BBL 3-02073-0014 · built 1905 · 4 units

Roofy building score 67/100 · Some issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
2 (A 0 · B 0 · C 2)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

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

See the full building record

Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

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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