Al Capone’s childhood home in Brooklyn lists for $6.25M
Located in the sought-after neighborhood of Park Slope in Brooklyn, a historic townhouse at 38 Garfield Place has recently undergone an extensive renovation and is now on the market for $6.25 million. What makes this property particularly intriguing is its connection to the infamous gangster Al Capone, who lived in the home during his younger years.
Al Capone, who was born in Brooklyn in 1899, moved into the residence with his family in the 1880s when he was just 11 years old. He resided in the home until his early 20s, before eventually relocating to Chicago where he became known as “Public Enemy No. 1” and built a criminal empire through various illegal activities.
The property at 38 Garfield Place has a rich history, having been in the Capone family for a couple of decades before being sold to a single owner. In February 2024, the real estate development firm Minerva acquired the home and embarked on a complete renovation to transform it into a modern masterpiece.
The renovation of the townhouse preserved its historic brick front while expanding the living space and incorporating high-quality materials. The result is a 4,000-plus-square-foot home spread across five floors, featuring four bedrooms, five full bathrooms, three powder rooms, and a finished cellar.
The interiors of the home are characterized by sunlit rooms and oversized windows, with premium finishes such as Italian marble, bespoke millwork, and Carrara marble fish-scale tiles. The chef’s kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, a Calcutta Oro countertop island, and a formal dining area.
The garden level of the townhouse includes a spacious great room with double-height ceilings, a wet bar, and access to an outdoor patio. Additionally, there is a home office and a versatile recreation room that can be used as a gym, music studio, or wine cellar.
The primary suite on the upper level features a private terrace, a large dressing room, and a luxurious bathroom with dual rain showers, a soaking tub, and Calacatta Viola marble mosaics. The fourth floor houses two secondary bedrooms with en-suite baths, while the top floor offers another bedroom, a full bath, and a solarium with a skylight and terrace overlooking Prospect Park and lower Manhattan.
Nadia Bartolucci of Douglas Elliman, the listing representative for the property, also represented the nearby 21 Garfield Place, which was once home to Capone’s extended family and listed in 2020.
In conclusion, the townhouse at 38 Garfield Place stands as a testament to both its historic significance as the former residence of Al Capone and its modern-day appeal as a beautifully renovated and meticulously designed home in one of Brooklyn’s most desirable neighborhoods.
