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SOLD FOR $5,275,000

· Closed December 15, 2021

171 Columbia Hts #5B
Closed For Sale Condo

$5,275,000

$2,181 per sq ft

171 Columbia Hts #5B

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

The Standish

MLS® #RLS10737942

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

4

Bedrooms

4.5

Baths

2,419

Sq. Ft.

1903

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4 full, 1 half
Living Area 2,419 sq ft
Year Built 1903
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $3,521/mo
Property Taxes $39,180/yr
Neighborhood Brooklyn Heights
Floor 5 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North,South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 10
Baths 3 Full, 1 Half
Floor 5 of 12
View City
Exposure East,North,South,West
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street Clark St/Pierrepont St
Year Built 1903
Living Area 2,419 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 00234-1210

Description

The Standish - located at 171 Columbia Heights - Resides on a picturesque Townhouse Block, and is uniquely positioned atop the Brooklyn Heights Promenade overlooking all of the Harbor and lower Manhattan.

Completely redeveloped in 2018, The Standish offers a seamless blend of Modernity and Pre-War design rarely accomplished in a Historic neighborhood. This immaculate and LARGE Residence features 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, and measures 2,419sf. Residence 5B is perfectly designed for today's lifestyle and features wide plank Austrian White Oak Hardwood Floors and elevated and paneled ceilings throughout. The main Living Area stretches 41 feet Long and is adorned with two enormous bay windows that fill the entertaining spaces and interiors with incredible light and views of the Brooklyn Heights Tree Tops, Lower Manhattan, and the Harbor. The length of the Living area provides three voluminous zones for entertaining, relaxing, and dining alike. The gracious Chef's Kitchen, with large Windows and lovely views over the back Gardens, is very well laid out and appointed with Italian Cararra Marble countertops, a Central Island with a Counter for Stools, and custom-designed Cabinetry with a pantry. The Kitchen is further appointed with premium Bertazzoni-Italia and Bosch appliances complemented with natural brass Fantini fixtures.

The South and West facing Primary Bedroom Suite is framed by another gorgeous Bay Window with wide open views over the Harbor and Lower Manhattan. The Suite feels like its own retreat form the rest of the apartment and comes complete with two Custom walk-in closets as well as a very large windowed En-Suite Bathroom sheathed in silver Travertine Marble slabs, Mosaic walls and floors, Fantini natural brass fixtures, under-mounted Dual sinks and Vanities, and a beautiful freestanding tub.

3 Additional Bedrooms (one En-Suite) are each ample in size with Large Custom Closets, and Oversize Windows providing terrific Light and Views.

This apartment also features its own windowed Laundry Room with Washer and Dryer, as well as multi-zone HVAC with Central Air & Heat. Additional Private Storage and Two Bicycle Spaces are also included.

With only 27 Residences, The Standish is the preeminent Luxury boutique Condominium building in Brooklyn Heights that offers 24/7 doorman & concierge services, a fitness studio, a playroom and a Landscaped Rooftop Terrace with Grill, Seating, and Incredible Views over the Harbor and all of NYC.

Please contact me now to schedule your private viewing of this amazing residence and building.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common On Floor Common Area

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Building The Standish
Total Units 29
Stories 12
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $3,521/mo
RE Taxes $39,180/yr ($3,265/mo)
Original Price $5,450,000
Sale Price $5,275,000
Previous Price $5,450,000

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

$2.13M

Median $/Sqft

$1,718

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

7

Price Reduced

20%

Sold (30 Days)

10

Median Sale Price

$2.77M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/27/26, 6:54 AM EST

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171 Columbia Hts #5B, Brooklyn Heights, Kings County • Near Clark St/Pierrepont St

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10737942
First Listed: 8/19/2021
Price Changed: 12/15/2021
Closed: 12/15/2021
Contract Date: 8/19/2021

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Christopher Knight

Listing Contact: (617) 281-6551

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