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3-bedroom townhouse for sale in Fort Greene

63 Lafayette Ave, Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11217

$5,275,000
Asking price · in USD
Bedrooms
3: 3+ bedroom homes for sale in ZIP 11217
Bathrooms
4.5: Homes with 4+ bathrooms for sale in ZIP 11217
Size
3,900 ft² (362 m²)
Type
Townhouse: Townhouses for sale in ZIP 11217
Available
Now
Year built
1930: Building details

About this home

Townhouse for sale in Fort Greene, Brooklyn: 3 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 3,900 ft². Asking price $5,275,000. Built in 1930.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

A rare mixed-use investment opportunity in the heart of Fort Greene, Brooklyn, 63 Lafayette Avenue is ideally positioned along one of the neighborhood's most sought-after and active retail corridors. The property is comprised of a restaurant, office, and two residential apartments above, offering multiple income streams and immediate cash flow from day one. The entire building was recently fully renovated and the apartments feature condo-like finishes and appliances, including air-conditioning and in-unit washer/dryers. This is a great opportunity for investors seeking Day 1 cash flow backed by an institutional quality asset in a very strong micro location that continues to offer annual upside. The total gross income from this property is currently $318,000 and the Class 2A property taxes are $21,309 per year. With its prime Lafayette Avenue location, strong neighborhood foot traffic, and diverse tenant mix, the property presents an attractive opportunity for an investor seeking both current income and long-term appreciation in one of Brooklyn's most established and desirable neighborhoods.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 70/100 · 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
  • Details16/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 173 words3/3
  • True cost13/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Some points: Priced 349% above similar homes in the borough5/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1930, 3 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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 $5,275,000, 349% above the median asking price for 3-bedroom homes for sale in Brooklyn.

Median here
$1,175,000
422 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$827,000–$2,145,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$1,352.56 vs $816.33
This home vs the median, 66% higher

Priced above most similar homes here.

0.5% 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 StG1 min walk
  • Lafayette AvC3 min walk
  • Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr2 3 4 5 B D N Q R6 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 13

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

The building

3 units · 4 floors · built 1930

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

63 Lafayette Avenue · BBL 3-02098-0088 · built 1930 · 3 units

Roofy building score 73/100 · Mostly fineAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Mixed residential and retail building
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
1
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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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