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159 Carlton Avenue
Last updated on Nov 28, 2025

159 Carlton Avenue

Landmarked 1888 Romanesque Revival carriage house converted to 12 loft-style condominiums with soaring ceilings and original timber beams. Prime Fort Greene location one block from the park, near BAM Cultural District.

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Overview of 159 Carlton Avenue

159 Carlton Avenue is a landmarked Romanesque Revival building constructed in 1888 as the Feuchtwanger Stables, designated by the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The historic carriage house was converted to a boutique condominium in 1988, creating 12 loft-style units that retain the building's original architectural character. Located one block from Fort Greene Park in the heart of Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood, the building sits near the BAM Cultural District and DeKalb Avenue's restaurant corridor.

The building's units range from 1,360 to 2,000 SF and feature dramatic loft proportions with 12 foot ceilings, original exposed timber beams, and large arched windows that define the historic stable architecture. Many apartments include working wood burning fireplaces, wide plank hardwood floors, and open floor plans that emphasize the industrial heritage. Several units are configured as duplexes, with some featuring expansive family rooms, custom millwork, and spa-like bathrooms with soaking tubs and saunas.

The building has attracted notable residents including Denis O'Hare from American Horror Story, and has cultural significance as the location where Notorious B.I.G. wrote his "Ready to Die" album. Building amenities include video security, private storage, and a pet-friendly policy. The conversion successfully preserved the structure's historic character while creating modern living spaces that blend contemporary finishes with original architectural elements like exposed brick walls and post-and-beam construction.

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None
Type
Condo
Year Built
1987
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4
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Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • Resident Storage
  • Video Intercom
  • Laundry Room
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplaces
  • Landmarked
  • Historic District
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  1. G
at Fort Greene Pl and Lafayette Ave 0.42 miles
  1. C
at Portland Ave and Fulton Ave 0.47 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Landmarked Romanesque Revival building from 1888
  • Large loft spaces with 12 foot ceilings
  • Working wood burning fireplaces
  • One block from Fort Greene Park
  • Original exposed timber beams and brick walls
  • In unit washer and dryer
  • Pet friendly building
  • Private storage available
  • Video security system
  • Near BAM Cultural District and restaurant row
  • Large arched windows
  • Wide plank hardwood floors
  • Open floor plan layouts
  • Historic cultural significance
  • Multiple subway line access
  • Steam heat with radiators
  • Window AC units only
  • Small boutique building with 12 units

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