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8-bedroom apartment for sale in Fort Greene

7 S Oxford St, Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11217

$5,995,000
Asking price · in USD
Bedrooms
8: 8+ bedroom homes for sale in ZIP 11217
Bathrooms
5: Homes with 5+ bathrooms for sale in ZIP 11217
Size
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Type
Apartment: Apartments for sale in ZIP 11217
Available
Now
Year built
1931: Building details

About this home

Apartment for sale in Fort Greene, Brooklyn: 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Asking price $5,995,000. Built in 1931.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Once in a lifetime opportunity! 7 South Oxford is an Iconic 1931 Five-Story Brownstone on Fort Greene Park. Rarely does a property of this caliber, legacy, and location become available. Held in the same family for decades and previously home to notable celebrities, this magnificent 1931 five-story, four-family brownstone plus full cellar offers a unique blend of grand proportions, turnkey structural integrity, and flawlessly preserved historic character. Property usage overview : - Configuration: 4-FREE MARKET apartments. - Occupied with free market leases and not delivered vacant. - 5 stories plus a full, usable cellar with laundry and mechanicals. Note~ Free market exceptional tenants with leases. NOT DELIVERED VACANT. Apartment 1: Garden apartment with separate entrance. Original tin ceilings, mantel and renovated kitchen. Shared use of the back yard. Apartment 2: 2 Floors including the parlor with 12' ceilings and spiral staircase. Kitchen and dining with 2 period fireplaces as well as access to the back yard. 2 Bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, one an ensuite. Tin ceilings and beautiful arches. Apartments 3 & 4: 2 bedroom and one bathroom plus home office residence with original details. Condition: Terrific, turnkey mechanical and structural condition. Location: Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn (3 doors away) Provenance: In the same family for decades; former celebrity residence Year Built: 1931 Interior Highlights & Original Details: Inside, the building celebrates its heritage with original architectural details in excellent condition. Woodwork: Pristine original hardwood floors, crown moldings, and grand pier mirrors. Fireplaces: Decorative marble fireplaces with ornate, intact period mantels and mirrors. Ceilings: Soaring ceiling height of 12' on the parlor floor, maximizing natural light. Windows: Expansive windows framing peaceful neighborhood just off the park. The Location Situated in the heart of Fort Greene, you are just three properties away from the historic, tree-lined Fort Greene Park. Enjoy immediate access to the weekly Farmers Market, tennis courts, and open green space right at the end of your block. The property sits just moments from the Barclay's Center, BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), Atlantic Terminal (11 subway lines and LIRR), and the neighborhood's celebrated dining, shopping, and cafes. Experience a masterfully preserved piece of Brooklyn history with an unmatched pedigree. Taxes $21,917/annual

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 56/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos12/25
    • Some points: Only 1 photo (8 or more for full points)2/15
    • 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
    • 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 366 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • 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 1869, 4 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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Buying costs

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Compared with the area

Asks $5,995,000, 43% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in 11217.

Median here
$4,199,000
13 listings, last 90 days

7.7% of these listings have cut their price.

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More about 11217

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Fulton StG4 min walk
  • Lafayette AvC6 min walk
  • Nevins St2 3 4 59 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 13

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The building

4 units · 4 floors · built 1869

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

7 South Oxford Street · BBL 3-02101-0032 · built 1869 · 4 units

Roofy building score 88/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
1 (A 1 · B 0 · 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)
No sales in our 12-month file

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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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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