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SOLD FOR $890,000

· Closed May 13, 2021

161 Remsen Street #5-C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$890,000

161 Remsen Street #5-C

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10701947

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Year Built 1930
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,403/mo
Neighborhood Brooklyn Heights
Floor 5 of 7

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Outdoor Space: Terrace

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Floor 5 of 7
View City
Exposure North,South
Cooling None
Pets Yes
Cross Street Clinton Avenue/Court Street
Year Built 1930
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 250/14

Description

CASH BUYERS ONLY. Design your dream home for an amazing price in one of the borough's most sought-after locations. This fantastic 2 bed, 1.5 bath pre-war coop in the heart of bustling Brooklyn Heights is the deal of a lifetime! This one has it all generous space, amazing light, terrific location, and all the comforts of home. Upon entering the apartment, you are immediately greeted by the expansive, open living area with a beautiful wood-burning fireplace, handsome wood floors, and oversized windows that shower the room in light throughout the day. This well thought out design emphasizes the openness of the kitchen, living, and dining areas, allowing for seamless entertainment with family and friends! The generous kitchen is complete with expansive counters, plenty of cabinet space, stainless steel appliances, and a five-burner gas stove. Down the hall, the hardwood floors carry into the spacious primary bedroom, boasting an extensive build-out of closets, an en suite bath, and a magnificent solarium that is perfect for a home office or reading nook! The second bedroom is perfect for guests or a nursery and features a generous closet, a wall of custom built-ins, and has convenient access to the powder room. 161 Remsen is a pet-friendly, 18-unit building that offers elevator service, a shared roof deck, common laundry, and extra storage in the basement. Located in prime Brooklyn Heights, enjoy all that this neighborhood has to offer including great walks along the Promenade and Brooklyn Bridge Park, a weekly farmer's market at Boro Hall, fabulous restaurants and bars such as Colonie and Habino, and shopping at Sahadi's. Not to mention you are only one block from the 2/3, 4/5, R trains and short walk to the A/C and F trains, so any commute is a breeze!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Fireplace

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck Terrace

Building Information

Stories 7
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,403/mo
Sale Price $890,000

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)

8

Median Sale Price

$2.77M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/27/26, 11:50 PM EST

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161 Remsen Street #5-C, Brooklyn Heights, Kings County • Near Clinton Avenue/Court Street

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10701947
First Listed: 3/1/2021
Price Changed: 5/17/2021
Closed: 5/13/2021
Contract Date: 3/1/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Debra Bondy

Listing Contact: (917) 690-3981

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