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Back to the listing5-bedroom townhouse for sale in Fort Greene
126 Vanderbilt Ave, Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11205
- Size
- 1,900 ft² (177 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1852: Building details
About this home
Townhouse for sale in Fort Greene, Brooklyn: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,900 ft². Asking price $2,150,000. Built in 1852.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
This charming two-family townhouse in Fort Greene offers a rare combination of space, flexibility, and a large private backyard complete with a dog wash station. The property consists of: * Upper Duplex: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms * Garden Unit: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Total: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms The standout feature is the enormous private backyard, accessible via a convenient walkway that runs directly from the front of the house at the street all the way to the backyard. This rare front-to-back access makes the outdoor space exceptionally usable and private. The backyard features a spacious patio with built-in seating, lush landscaping, and colorful hanging flowers - perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The garden unit enjoys direct access to this incredible outdoor space. Adding even more outdoor living are two private balconies, ideal for morning coffee or evening views. Both units are move-in ready. The interiors feature light hardwood floors, fresh white walls, and abundant natural light throughout. Large windows and thoughtful layouts create a comfortable, airy feel. The blank-canvas condition means you can personalize quickly - whether you plan to live in one unit and rent the other, or use the entire property as an investment. Prime Fort Greene Location * Steps from the dynamic Brooklyn Navy Yard * Excellent public transportation nearby * Walking distance to cafes, banks, restaurants, shops, and beautiful Fort Greene Park * Located in a vibrant, historic brownstone community This is a fantastic opportunity to own a true two-unit home with exceptional outdoor amenities - including a massive backyard with front-to-back walkway access and two balconies - in one of Brooklyn's most desirable neighborhoods. The property can be delivered vacant and is available for immediate occupancy.
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Roofy listing score
Grade B, 74/100 · Complete
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- Full points: Price stated3/3
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- No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
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- Full points: Description of 282 words3/3
True cost11/15
- Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
- Full points: Price in line with similar homes in the borough7/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1852, 2 homes)5/5
- 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
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Buying costs
What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.
Compared with the area
Asks $2,150,000, 30% 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
- $1,131.58 vs $675.21
- This home vs the median, 68% higher
Priced in line with similar homes here.
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.
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Nearby transit
- Clinton-Washington AvsG11 min walk
- Fulton StG14 min walk
- Lafayette AvC14 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 13
- Fort Greene Preparatory Academymiddle, grades 6-8110 m
- P.S. 046 Edward C. Blumelementary, grades PK-5140 m
- Benjamin Banneker Academyhigh, grades 9-12180 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
2 units · 2 floors · built 1852
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)126 Vanderbilt Avenue · BBL 3-02046-0080 · built 1852 · 2 units
- Building type
- Two-family home
- Open HPD violations
- 1 (A 0 · B 1 · C 0)
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- None in 2018–2024 tax bills
- Last sale (12-month file)
- $1,500,000 on Dec 18, 2025
No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.
See the full building recordPublic 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.

































