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SOLD FOR $699,000

· Closed February 13, 2017

70 REMSEN Street #1A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$699,000

70 REMSEN Street #1A

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

THE REMSEN

MLS® #RLS10094901

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Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1928

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1928
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,152/mo
Neighborhood Brooklyn Heights

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1928)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths null Full
Exposure North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street Henry/Hicks
Year Built 1928
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 00253-0057-00070-000-000001A

Description

Welcome home to your extra-large renovated one bedroom in a beautiful pre-war doorman building on one of Brooklyn Height's loveliest blocks. Uniquely positioned just off the gorgeous 1929 lobby via two marble steps, you have views to the multi-million dollar townhouses on Remsen Street from your living room, and complete silence and privacy from your bedroom and bathroom, which faces the buildings courtyard. Upon entering, you're immediately greeted by a welcoming foyer, which leads to a large living/dining room. The renovated kitchen has beautiful granite countertops and glass tiled backsplash, lots of storage, and of course a dishwasher. The bathroom has been beautifully updated with timeless finishes. Newly refinished and gorgeous hardwood floors run throughout the apartment. The beamed ceilings, ceiling moldings, and wide room dimensions characterize the solid pre-war architecture. There is a window in every room and five California Closet designed closets for phenomenal storage.

The Remsen is a grand 1929 building whose distinctive facade often attracts the gaze of neighborhood tour groups. The ornate hand carvings in the lobby have been lovingly maintained and the building mechanicals are in immaculate condition. This pet friendly building is staffed with a full time superintendent and 24/7 attended lobby. There is a bike room and laundry room. This prime location is one block from the famed Promenade, close to the new Brooklyn Bridge Park, and near the shops, restaurants and transportation of Brooklyn Heights. Utilities included in the maintenance!

Building Information

Building THE REMSEN
Total Units 103
Stories 11
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,152/mo
Original Price $750,000
Sale Price $699,000
Previous Price $750,000

Brooklyn Heights is New York City’s first historic district, famous for its grand architecture and the iconic Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Offering some of the most breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, the neighborhood exudes a quiet, old-world elegance. The real estate market is characterized by magnificent pre-war townhouses, sought-after cooperatives, and a select few ultra-luxury waterfront developments along Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Brooklyn Heights Live Market Data

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Active Listings

65

Median Asking Price

$2.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,718

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

8

Price Reduced

20%

Sold (30 Days)

7

Median Sale Price

$2.77M

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70 REMSEN Street #1A, Brooklyn Heights, Kings County • Near Henry/Hicks

MLS® ID: RLS10094901
First Listed: 9/9/2016
Price Changed: 10/17/2016
Closed: 2/13/2017
Contract Date: 9/8/2016

Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Laura Amin/ Shelly Wasserman/Michael Murphy

Listing Contact: (917) 447-9809

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