In the heart of Park Slope, Brooklyn, a piece of history is up for sale. The iconic townhouse at 38 Garfield Place, once home to the notorious gangster Al Capone, has been meticulously renovated and is now on the market for $6.25 million.
Al Capone, known as “Public Enemy No. 1,” lived in this historic residence with his family from the age of 11 until his early 20s. Born in 1899, Capone’s parents moved to Park Slope in the late 1800s, seeking more space for their growing family. The Capone family owned the home for several decades before Al Capone left for Chicago to build his criminal empire.
The property, which was acquired by Minerva Development in 2024, underwent a complete renovation to transform it from a dilapidated state into a stunning 4,000-plus-square-foot townhouse. The developer preserved the historic brick front of the building while expanding and updating the interior with premium materials.
The townhouse now features four bedrooms, five full bathrooms, three powder rooms, and a finished cellar spread across five floors. The interiors are bathed in natural light, with oversized windows and high-end finishes like Italian marble, bespoke millwork, and Carrara marble fish-scale tiles.
The chef’s kitchen is a highlight of the home, featuring a Calcutta Oro countertop island and top-of-the-line appliances. The open-concept great room on the garden level opens up to an outdoor patio, perfect for entertaining. The primary suite boasts a private terrace, a dressing room, and a luxurious spa-like bathroom.
On the upper floors, there are additional bedrooms, each with en-suite baths, as well as a solarium with a skylight and terrace offering views of Prospect Park and lower Manhattan. The townhouse is a perfect blend of historic charm and modern luxury, making it a rare find in the desirable Park Slope neighborhood.
Nadia Bartolucci of Douglas Elliman, who represents the property, also handled the sale of 21 Garfield Place, another historic home once owned by Capone’s extended family. The connection to Al Capone adds a layer of intrigue to these properties, making them not just homes but pieces of New York City history.
