52 RUTLAND ROAD
Description
Built in 1898 by developer William Seal, Jr. and architect Albert E. White, 52 Rutland Road is a beautiful Romanesque Revival townhouse on one of the quietest landmarked blocks in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. This breathtaking 4-story barrel-fronted limestone townhouse has been meticulously restored and reimagined, blending soaring grand-scale proportions with a high-end renovation that honors its history. This gorgeous single-family home features five bedrooms, five full baths, two half baths, and expansive light-filled living spaces on every floor. The electrical, plumbing, and other mechanical systems are all completely new and state of the art, including central heating and cooling with four separate zones, one for each floor. Throughout the house you’ll find all new Pella Reserve windows, wide white oak engineered flooring, and a fully integrated Sonos three-zone audio system, which allows each room to operate as its own dedicated soundscape. Carefully and meticulously restored, this home is a testament to preserved craftsmanship. Original details abound, featuring an impressive array of intricate woodwork: perfectly functioning window shutters, original pocket doors that slide with ease, and stunning built-in cabinetry. The restoration is anchored by a brand-new, custom-fabricated mahogany front door and complemented by magnificent fireplace mantels, vibrant stained glass, and elegant crown moldings throughout. Coming home to 52 Rutland Road, you’ll have the choice of entering on the garden level or ascending a tall L-shaped stoop and through a custom, newly fabricated mahogany door to the parlor floor. With ceilings that soar almost 11-feet high, the parlor floor flows beautifully. The entrance hall opens to a spacious living room graced with a restored fireplace mantel and tall bay windows that bring light deep into the house all day long. The chef’s kitchen is a marvel featuring deep gray Venetian plaster walls and ceiling, paired with a massive waterfall peninsula with Arabescato marble countertops and backsplash. Custom cabinets are accompanied with contemporary solid brass hardware, faucets and a pot filler. Top of the line appliances include a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf 6-burner range and a microwave drawer. A glass door opens up to an expansive paved steel deck with steps that lead down to a sunny south-facing backyard. Heading upstairs to the third floor you’ll find a stunning primary bedroom suite. A giant walk-in closet leads to a spacious spa-inspired bathroom with a dual-sink custom white-oak vanity, beautiful glazed lava stone tile flooring, Kohler Purist fixtures, a Toto wall-mounted toilet, a deep soaking tub, and an oversized rainfall shower. Another sunny bedroom with a full bath completes the third floor. Each of the five bedrooms at 52 Rutland Road serves as its own private sanctuary, with its own ensuite bathroom featuring Moen and Signature hardware, wall-mounted toilets, and luxurious tile and countertop finishes. The top floor is crowned with a sun-drenched, sprawling living space, rarely found in Brooklyn townhouses and two large ensuite bedrooms. 52 Rutland Road sits in the middle of a quiet tree-lined block in the heart of the Prospect Lefferts Gardens Historic District. Prospect Park, The Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and The Brooklyn Museum are just a few minutes away, as are great neighborhood favorites including Edie Joe’s, Hamlet Coffee, Glou & Sons Ham Bar, and The PLG Coffee House and Tavern. The B, Q, S, 2, & 5 trains are all close by for a quick commute to the rest of the city. Come see this beautiful historic renovation and make it the backdrop for your next chapter in Brooklyn.
Price history
Every list / cut / contract / sold event we've recorded.
- listedMay 4, 2026$4.35M+107.1%Listed by Compass
- soldMar 28, 2023$2.10M+31.3%Sold by Higgins Realty Group LLC
- closingMar 27, 2023$1.60M-23.8%Closing record
- in contractDec 30, 2022$2.10M0.0%In contract
- listedSep 13, 2022$2.10M0.0%Listed by Higgins Realty Group LLC
- in contractJun 23, 2022$2.10M0.0%In contract
- listedMay 4, 2022$2.10M0.0%Listed by Higgins Realty Group LLC
- delistedJan 10, 2021$2.10M0.0%Delisted by Remax IQ
- price decreaseNov 13, 2020$2.10M-8.7%Price decreased 9%
- listedSep 28, 2020$2.30M0.0%Listed by Remax IQ
- no longer availableMar 24, 2020$2.30M0.0%No longer available
- listedFeb 18, 2020$2.30M0.0%Listed by Remax IQ
- no longer availableJan 18, 2020$2.30M0.0%No longer available
- closingOct 8, 2019$0Closing record
- listedSep 6, 2019$2.30MListed by Remax IQ
In-building transactions
Every recorded deed (incl. private + sponsor) for this BBL - actual prices paid.
Open violations + recent permits
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- I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.Nov 24, 2025
- I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.Dec 4, 2024
- I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.Nov 28, 2023
- I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.Nov 17, 2022
- I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.Mar 16, 2022
- I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.Apr 21, 2021
- I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.Nov 7, 2019
- I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.Oct 31, 2018
- A§ 27-2027 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RAIN LEADER AT 1ST. STY. SOUTH EXTENSION.Jul 25, 2005
- A§ 27-2027 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GUTTER AT 1ST. STY. SOUTH EXTENSION.Jul 25, 2005
- B§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTAR JOINTS AT 1ST. STY. SOUTH EXTENSION.Jul 25, 2005
- A§ 27-2027 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RAIN LEADER AT REAR OF THE HOUSE.Jul 25, 2005
- A§ 27-2027 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RAIN LEADER BUILDING REAR EXTENSION YARDJul 3, 2000