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SOLD FOR $2,032,500

· Closed January 12, 2023

256 Van Brunt Street

$2,032,500

$813 per sq ft

256 Van Brunt Street

Red Hook, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10822660

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

2,500

Sq. Ft.

1899

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Living Area 2,500 sq ft
Year Built 1899
Neighborhood Red Hook

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Building Cooling, Window Units

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 10
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
View City
Cooling Building Cooling, Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Verona Street/Delevan Street
Year Built 1899
Living Area 2,500 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 00517-0036
Block/Lot 517/36

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 19, 2022 $2,032,500 -
Price Reduced Jan 26, 2023 $2,250,000 +10.7%

Description

Welcome to 256 Van Brunt Street, a spacious and unique 3-story townhouse in the heart of desirable Red Hook. This extraordinary residence will surely check all your boxes, offering generous living space, 3 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 well-appointed baths, plus a lovely private outdoor deck and garden. Beyond the unassuming facade of this Brooklyn gem awaits warm, beautiful loft-like interiors accented by extensive exposed brick walls, high 10' ceilings with wood beams, a wrought-iron bay window peering out to the lush rear garden, striking staircase, and a ductless split air conditioning system installed throughout the home. Tons of light fills the interiors pouring in through multiple oversized windows. On level one, the thoughtfully structured 'great room' harmonizes the living room, dining room and kitchen, with a center island that makes for perfect entertaining. The kitchen is one-of-a-kind, rustic and suburban, likely to inspire cooking even among the non-culinary. Behind the house is a landscaped garden of considerable size, with a double decker 'playhouse' that can be used as an open tree house or an outdoor gym. There's also an attached elevated deck, ideal for an outdoor dining table and BBQ grill, alfresco living space, or serving cocktails on summer evenings. A wide staircase rises to the second story occupied by 2 adjacent bedrooms - both big enough to have work/study spaces, and a full shared bath with tub. An ample transitional central space between rooms can easily serve as an office, den or media room. The third, or 'club' level, presents a massive, private primary bedroom with an en-suite bath, each clad in brick with wood beamed ceilings. Enhancing the allure is a porcelain oval soaking tub in center, elegant chandelier above, hexagon tile flooring, and separate marbled steam shower. A custom walk-in closet, wall of built-in bookcases, and stacked washer-dryer complete the experience. Van Brunt St is near great local shops & restaurants, Food Bazaar, basketball & handball courts, water-view parks, ice cream shops, galleries, and its own Ikea! A quick drive through the Hugh Carey Tunnel takes you to downtown Manhattan in 10 minutes or the B61 bus stop and water ferry is only a short walk away.

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Garden

Building Information

Red Hook is a waterfront neighborhood defined by cobblestone lanes, repurposed brick warehouses, and low-rise residential buildings on a peninsula jutting into Upper New York Bay. No subway runs directly through the neighborhood; NYC Ferry's South Brooklyn route and the B61 bus provide primary transit connections to Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan. Valentino Pier Park and the 58-acre Red Hook Recreation Area offer harbor-front green space, while the working cruise terminal at Pier 12 maintains the area's maritime heritage.

Red Hook Live Market Data

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Active Listings

7

Median Asking Price

$1.90M

Median $/Sqft

$987

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

0

Price Reduced

14%

Sold (30 Days)

4

Median Sale Price

$3.00M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/7/26, 11:43 AM EST

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Location

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256 Van Brunt Street, Red Hook, Kings County • Near Verona Street/Delevan Street

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1899
Year Built
127 years old
3
Floors
3
Residential Units
M2-1
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $129,780
Land Value: $19,380
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 1,605 SF
Building Area: 2,142 SF
Built FAR: 1.33

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

This property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 2,500 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1899, making it approximately 127 years old.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $2,032,500 for 2,500 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $813. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10822660
First Listed: 9/19/2022
Price Changed: 1/26/2023
Closed: 1/12/2023
Contract Date: 9/14/2022

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Orren Azani

Listing Contact: (917) 593-2999

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