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SOLD FOR $4,500,000

Listed at $4,775,000 · Sold 5.8% below asking · Closed October 2, 2019

278 Henry Street #2
Closed For Sale Co-op

$4,775,000

$1,326 per sq ft

278 Henry Street #2

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10560252

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

5

Bedrooms

4.5

Baths

3,600

Sq. Ft.

1901

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4 full, 1 half
Living Area 3,600 sq ft
Year Built 1901
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,000/mo
Neighborhood Brooklyn Heights
Floor 2 of 4

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,West facing
  • Outdoor Space: Patio, Terrace, Rooftop

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 9
Baths 3 Full, 1 Half
Floor 2 of 4
View City
Exposure East,West
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street State Street & Joralemon Street
Year Built 1901
Living Area 3,600 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 00262-0053-00278-000-0000002

Description

As big as a house! With approximately 3600SF spread out over 3 floors plus multiple large decks, it is the size of many 5 bedroom brownstones. A unique combination in a triplex apartment of space flexible 5 bedrooms, den/media room, original detail, modern design, several large outdoor spaces, low monthly maintenance and located in the iconic Brooklyn Heights. Seamlessly combining a modern renovation with the details of years past! This triplex apartment in a two unit 25 ft wide brownstone coop is more house than apartment. Enter this elegant home via a private parlor floor entrance foyer with ample storage, leads up to the main floor living area via a beautiful original mahogany sweeping staircase. This main floor has an L-shape living room and modern stone-faced WBF, custom walnut built-in storage including buffet area for the formal dining area and cleverly hidden wet bar to serve guests at your next gathering! Full height resin and walnut doors slide open from the formal dining to reveal a perfectly designed and user friendly eat-in kitchen with all of the high end appliances including wine storage you come to expect in a top of the line renovation. If youre not dining formally, enjoy the ample built-in seating area for casual dining. Vast Pietra Cardosa stone counters on either side of the stove and on the expansive island work surfaces. Off your EIK is a huge terrace with natural gas line for BBQ and irrigation, looks over brownstone gardens and Manhattan Skyline. Its ideal for 3 season entertaining with plenty of room for large dining table and a charming seating area. The second level has 3 bedrooms, one of which is currently used as den/media room all of which can be used as a master floor. The well-proportioned sophisticated master bedroom has a windowed private bath with double sink vanity, radiant floor heat, large glass-enclosed stream shower and huge walk in closet with custom built-ins. Off the front den/media room is another full bath that has a Waterworks soaking tub with jets. The top 3rd floor is a heavenly space for the kids or guests with 2 well-proportioned bedrooms with dormer windows and a spacious media/play/common room (plus a storage space). Washer/Dryer is also conveniently located on this floor. The excitement continues -- take the staircase to a roof terrace w/ jaw dropping expansive views of the Statue of Liberty & Lower Manhattan for morning yoga, sunset cocktails, peaceful reading and fireworks viewing! This is the kind of layout and tasteful design you would do yourself if you could find this kind of space. This truly rare find is finally here for you.renovated with a great layoutsimply ready for you to unpack your bags and start enjoying life in this PERFECT new home. It also has Central AC and best of all LOW monthly maintenance! Close to transportation, shopping and Brooklyn Bridge Park.Finally you have found what you have always dreamed of.. Perfection Personified!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Eat In Kitchen Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Exterior Features

Patio Terrace Rooftop

Building Information

Total Units 2
Stories 4
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,000/mo
Sale Price $4,500,000

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 3/28/26, 7:31 PM EST

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278 Henry Street #2, Brooklyn Heights, Kings County • Near State Street & Joralemon Street

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10560252
First Listed: 4/2/2019
Closed: 10/2/2019
Contract Date: 4/2/2019

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Sandra Cordoba

Listing Contact: (917) 597-3631

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