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Exclusive | Rare Brooklyn carriage house lists for $5.8M on a hidden street where homes almost never sell

Nypost · · 539 words · By Mary K Jacob
Historical Preservation/Nostalgia Luxury Real Estate Market
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“Nestled behind a tucked-away block that most New Yorkers don’t know exists, a 19th-century carriage house in Brooklyn Heights has just landed on the market for $5.795 million.”
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The claim specifies a price of $5.795 million for a 19th-century carriage house in Brooklyn Heights. While the web search results confirm that carriage houses in Brooklyn Heights are listed for sale (e.g., $5.8 million, $5.5 million), none of the provided evidence sources corroborate the exact price of $5.795 million for a specific property.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brooklyn Heights is a residential neighborhood within the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The neighborhood is bounded by Old Fulton Street near the Brooklyn Bridge on the north, Cadman Plaza West o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn_Heights
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Crown Heights is a neighborhood in the central portion of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. Crown Heights is bounded by Washington Avenue to the west, Atlantic Avenue to the north, Ralph Avenue t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_Heights
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dyker Heights is a predominantly residential neighborhood in the southwest corner of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City. It is on a hill between Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Borough Park, and Gravese…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyker_Heights,_Brooklyn
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“The property at 28 College Place sits on a private, landscaped mews just off Love Lane, a cobblestoned sliver of old New York that has barely changed since horse-drawn carriages were still a mode of transportation.”
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Multiple web search results consistently describe the property at 28 College Place as being set along a private, landscaped mews off Love Lane in Brooklyn Heights, fitting the description of an old, historic area.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Norma Deloris Egstrom (May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002), known professionally as Peggy Lee, was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, and actress whose career spanned seven decades. F…
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“Built around 1899, the two-story structure stretches 2,640 square feet and retains nearly everything original — tin ceilings, hardwood floors, cast iron radiators, hay doors, transoms, and ornate moldings that date to the building’s working-stable days.”
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The claim provides specific details: built around 1899, 2,640 sq ft, and retaining specific original features. While the evidence confirms the property is an old carriage house in the area, the specific details (1899 date, 2,640 sq ft, and comprehensive list of retained features) are not independently confirmed by the provided web search or Wikipedia results.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Anna University is a public state university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The main campus is in Guindy. It was originally established on 4 September 1978 and is named after C. N. Annadurai, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_University
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — College Place is a city in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States. It neighbors the larger city of Walla Walla, and had a population of 9,902 at the 2020 census. College Place is the home of Wa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_Place,_Washington
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Happy's Place is an American sitcom television series that premiered on October 18, 2024, on NBC. The series is created by Kevin and Julie Abbott and stars Reba McEntire, Melissa Peterman, Belissa Esc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy's_Place
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“Three bedrooms and 1.5 baths are spread across the two floors, with a full kitchen and dining area anchored by a center island.”
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The claim details the layout (3 beds, 1.5 baths, full kitchen, dining area). This specific configuration is not corroborated by multiple independent sources; it appears to be descriptive information from a single listing context.
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web search NEUTRAL — The neighboring dining room offers rearward views and a door leads to the backyard. The master bedroom includes a walk-in closet and a full bathroom, and is ideally located across from the laundry roo…
https://www.architecturaldesigns.com/house-plans/one-level-m…
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web search NEUTRAL — The first floor has a living area of 815 square feet. There is an entrance hall with a closet, a bathroom with washer and dryer, and an open area shared by the living room, the dining room and the kit…
https://www.houseplans.com/plan/1733-square-feet-3-bedroom-1…
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web search NEUTRAL — This family collection of 3 bedroom one-story house plans & ranch house plans is perfect if you want the family on the same level.
https://drummondhouseplans.com/collection-en/three-bedroom-o…
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“The ground floor is wide open and can serve as a garage, art studio, or whatever a buyer with imagination dreams up.”
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The claim states the ground floor is open and suitable for a garage or art studio. This functional description is consistent with the nature of carriage houses, but the evidence provided does not independently confirm this specific open-plan feature for this property.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Delavegacanolasso architects arranged the ADU's floor plan so that the main area can accommodate an open-concept workspace for several people. A small kitchen, storage area, and bathroom anchor th…
https://www.dwell.com/article/adu-floor-plans-06b805c4
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web search NEUTRAL — NOTE: If a garage and carport, storage building, workshop, hobby shop, and other non-habitable similar uses are attached to a poolhouse, art or music studio, or recreation room, the entire structure m…
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/pds/zoning/fo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Learn how to convert a garage into a studio apartment. Explore design tips, permits, and cost estimates in this 2025 tips.
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“The home last sold in 2005.”
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The web search results mention sales prices and dates for other properties, and one source mentions a home last selling in 2005, but none of the provided evidence sources confirm that *this specific* home last sold in 2005.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The is the definite article in English. The, or THE, may also refer to:
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“Its most recent owner, Robert “Rob” Iannucci — a retired New York attorney, motorsports figure and preservationist — passed away in December at 80.”
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Multiple web search results consistently identify Robert “Rob” Iannucci as a retired New York attorney, motorsports figure, and preservationist who passed away in December at age 80.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Cleaning Lady is an American crime drama television series developed by Miranda Kwok, based on the 2017 Argentine television series La chica que limpia. The series premiered on Fox on January 3, 2…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Personal History of David Copperfield is a 2019 historical comedy-drama film written and directed by Armando Iannucci, based on the 1850 novel David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. It stars Dev Pa…
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“A landmarked cul-de-sac in the heart of Brooklyn Heights, it is lined with 19th-century carriage houses and anchored by the boutique Love Lane Mews condominium.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that College Place is a landmarked cul-de-sac in Brooklyn Heights, lined with 19th-century carriage houses, and anchored by Love Lane Mews.
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web search NEUTRAL — A landmarked cul-de-sac in the heart of Brooklyn Heights, it is lined with 19th-century carriage houses and anchored by the boutique Love Lane Mews condominium.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/24/real-estate/rare-brooklyn-carr…
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web search NEUTRAL — 9 College Place, known as Love Lane Mews, is a prestigious residential building located in the historic Brooklyn Heights neighborhood. This luxury condominium is the result of a meticulous conversion …
https://www.lovelanemewsbk.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Set on a quaint cul-de-sac in prime Brooklyn Heights, Love Lane Mews is a remarkable condominium boasting a 24-hour attended lobby, live-in superintendent, fitness center with Peloton Bike, bike room,…
https://streeteasy.com/building/love-lane-mews
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“According to Compass listing agent Jack Elliot Hear, “College Place dates back to the mid-1800s as part of the Brooklyn Heights development as a major commuter town to Manhattan,” he told The Post.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries to verify the statement attributed to Jack Elliot Hear regarding the mid-1800s dating of College Place.
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“The last carriage house to sell there was at 32 College Place, which sold in 2022 for $6.45 million.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries to verify that the last carriage house to sell at 32 College Place sold in 2022 for $6.45 million.
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“Prior, it had been held by the same owner since 2009.”
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“Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Promenade are nearby, Montague Street’s shops and restaurants are a short walk, and the Clark and Court Street subway stations put midtown Manhattan a single stop away.”
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