--- title: "281 GREENE Avenue, New York City, NY 11238" description: "281 GREENE Avenue, New York City, NY 11238 — Clinton Hill, New York City, NY. Listing Price $6,950,000. 5 bed, 3 bath, 7,050 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $104,250 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/brooklyn/11238/281-greene-avenue-ny-11238" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" dateModified: "2026-09-17T20:33:10.792Z" status: "Active" --- # 281 GREENE Avenue, New York City, NY 11238 Clinton Hill, New York City, NY Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate Last updated: September 17, 2026, 4:33 PM ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $6,950,000 - **Beds**: 5 - **Total Baths**: 3 - **Sqft**: 7,050 - **Monthly Taxes**: $1,667 / mo - **Price per Sqft**: $986 - **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible ## The Private Brokerage Advantage As an independent luxury buyer representative, Régis shares 50% of the buyer-side commission he actually receives on your purchase. Eligible buyers receive that Buyer Commission Share directly at closing to offset closing costs, down payments, or renovations. The figures below are illustrative, based on a **3% buyer-broker commission**; your share follows the commission offered on the transaction. - **Contract Purchase Price**: $6,950,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$104,250* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $6,845,750 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $104,250 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.* [Request a private tour](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) · [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) ## Photos (10) ![281 GREENE Avenue, New York City, NY 11238 — photo 1 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/77bf0209-e08b-4aa9-b212-ee094c920137.jpg) ![281 GREENE Avenue, New York City, NY 11238 — photo 2 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/02186d6a-b083-4ae6-862f-5c413d36418b.jpg) ![281 GREENE Avenue, New York City, NY 11238 — photo 3 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/97c50aef-9976-437f-8004-a7883e67f0c8.jpg) ![281 GREENE Avenue, New York City, NY 11238 — photo 4 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/71d250cd-8634-4357-86c5-0b3a8326e7a1.jpg) ![281 GREENE Avenue, New York City, NY 11238 — photo 5 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/b5a8011d-fd95-4d24-ab6e-383e9eb2c837.jpg) ![281 GREENE Avenue, New York City, NY 11238 — photo 6 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/b5864b26-a7f8-49d9-a29e-d56bb5b03e95.jpg) ![281 GREENE Avenue, New York City, NY 11238 — photo 7 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/6684100e-e8a4-4440-8323-2f2bc2219ebf.jpg) ![281 GREENE Avenue, New York City, NY 11238 — photo 8 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/825609ca-1cee-475d-b1a9-d93067cb77ea.jpg) ![281 GREENE Avenue, New York City, NY 11238 — photo 9 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/60173e6b-0cdf-40ec-bf2c-834297bb37d2.jpg) ![281 GREENE Avenue, New York City, NY 11238 — photo 10 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/d606152a-ea63-4d01-93f5-44253001e6ec.jpg) ## Property Overview A rare Brooklyn building where the past was never painted over. Spanning approximately 7,050 square feet above grade on a 25-foot lot in the heart of Clinton Hill, 281 Greene Avenue is a former Bristol-Myers factory building converted over decades into a singular residence - one that kept the bones, scale, and rough beauty of its working life. Raw common brick surfaces through crumbling plaster. Walls hold layered patinas of ochre, sage, and umber, worn back by time rather than applied by a decorator. Pipe runs and concrete beams cross the ceilings in plain view. Against that industrial frame sits decades of collecting: salvaged leaded-glass casements, panels of amber stained glass, deep mahogany door casings, carved shutters, and architectural fragments set into the walls by hand over many years. Poured concrete floors and bluestone stair treads run throughout. The effect is closer to an artist's atelier than a house - atmospheric, unrepeatable, and entirely uninterested in looking new. Ceilings are extraordinary and improve as you climb: 11'4" on the first floor, 10'4" on the second, and a full 12'0" on the third. At the center, a skylight opens through a two-story void, pouring daylight from the roof down into the great room below - the tallest volume in the building sitting at the very top, under the light. The residence occupies the second and third floors: five bedrooms, two studies, two and a half baths, a kitchen and wet bar, across a flexible, loft-like layout. The grand room on the third floor is 20' X 60'. There is room here to live, work, make, and entertain at a scale conventional Brooklyn houses simply cannot offer. Below grade, a full-footprint cellar of approximately 2,370 square feet runs the length of the building as a working shop - rough stone foundation walls, concrete mushroom columns, a poured slab floor, and clear span for benches, machines, and materials. It is the rare Brooklyn basement built for making things rather than storing them. Above, a planted rooftop garden with mature plantings and a pergola offers the building's private open-air retreat. The first floor is home to a leased yoga studio - approximately 2,100 square feet with its own entry, ADA-accessible bath, and storage - adding income and another dimension to an already singular property. The studio is leased through March 31, 2029. The building is fully sprinklered from cellar to roof. The best of Clinton Hill and Fort Greene is close at hand: the G train at Classon Avenue is less than 500 feet away, Fort Greene Park is within easy reach, and neighborhood favorites like Speedy Romeo and Place des Fêtes are moments from the door. 281 Greene Avenue is a chance to own a genuine piece of industrial Brooklyn - factory in origin, residential in spirit, and rich with character, scale, and possibility. ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Mixed Use - **Beds**: 5 - **Total Baths**: 3 - **Rooms**: 12 - **Sqft**: 7,050 sqft - **Stories**: 3 - **Year Built**: 1946 - **Price per Sqft**: $986 - **Monthly Taxes**: $1,667 / mo - **Listed On**: Sep 17, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 1 Days ### Residence Features - Central Air - Washer Hookup - In Unit - Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft - High Ceilings - Smoke Free - Washer Dryer Allowed ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$36,810 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($1,390,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $35,143 - **Property Taxes**: $1,667 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender. ## About The Building ### 281 GREENE Avenue 281 GREENE Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 A building in the neighborhood, currently featuring 1 active listing. - **Year Built**: 1946 - **Active Units**: 1 - **Floors**: 3 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/brooklyn/281-greene-avenue) ### Available Residences — For Sale (1) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [N/A](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/brooklyn/11238/281-greene-avenue-ny-11238) | 5 | 3 | 7,050 sqft | $986 | $6,950,000 | Douglas Elliman Real Estate | Sep 17, 2026 | 1 days | ## Clinton Hill Overview of Clinton Hill [Explore Clinton Hill](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/clinton-hill) · [All Neighborhoods](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods) ### Nearby Clinton Hill - [Fort Greene real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/fort-greene) - [Prospect Heights real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/prospect-heights) - [Navy Yard real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/navy-yard) - [Boerum Hill real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/boerum-hill) - [Downtown Brooklyn real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/downtown-brooklyn) - [Vinegar Hill real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/vinegar-hill) ## Related Links - [281 GREENE Avenue — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/brooklyn/281-greene-avenue) - [Clinton Hill neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/clinton-hill) - [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share and closing costs](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) - [Contact Régis Roumila](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) --- > RLS IDX Data display by Real Estate Rebate Team. 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