Milton Coste

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(917) 416-7433

SOLD FOR $9,995,000

· Closed April 14, 2022

$9,995,000

$1,538 per sq ft

16 REMSEN Street #NA

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10849170

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Corcoran Group

6

Bedrooms

5

Baths

6,500

Sq. Ft.

N/A

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5
Living Area 6,500 sq ft
Year Built N/A
Neighborhood Brooklyn Heights

Property Highlights

  • Location: Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
  • Property Type: Single Family Residence

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 14
Baths 5 Full
Pets Yes
Living Area 6,500 sq ft
Parcel # 00251-0013

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jan 18, 2022 $10,900,000 -
Currently Jun 9, 2026 $9,995,000 -8.3%

Description

16 Remsen Street is a 26 foot wide, five story townhouse with a finished cellar and four outdoor spaces on the finest block in Brooklyn Heights. This stunning home has been meticulously renovated and impeccably maintained and in its 6,500 square feet has six bedrooms, five bathrooms, and multiple formal and casual eating, dining and entertaining spaces. This grand home also has one of the most glorious roof decks in the city with direct views of NY Harbor and Lower Manhattan.

From the amazing wine tasting room and 2,500 bottle wine cellar, to the huge white Carrara marble kitchen and casual living and dining room, to the landscaped brick patio and garden, to the stunning parlor floor with two fireplaces and fully equipped entertaining kitchen, to the fifth floor screening room with city views ? the public gathering rooms of this home offer the space and comfort for both lavish entertaining and quiet get togethers.

The gracious bedroom floors include a third floor primary suite with two dressing rooms, balcony, and library with a gas fireplace, and the fourth floor with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The fifth floor, crowned by a stunning original stained glass skylight, offers flexible uses with a huge media room, separate office or additional bedroom, a full bathroom and wet bar.

A patio leads to the amazing roof terrace where the Manhattan skyline, the waters of NY Harbor, and the green spaces of Brooklyn Bridge Park are in perfect view.

Additional luxuries of this remarkable home include two laundry rooms, an abundance of closets and built-in storage, garden and terrace irrigation systems, wiring for internet and audio/visual components, and multi-zone heat and air conditioning systems. Built in 1845, and renovated with outstanding detail and craftsmanship, 16 Remsen Street is one of this neighborhood?s true treasures..

Features & Amenities

Appliances

Dishwasher Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

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 low-traffic, 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

80

Median Asking Price

$1.87M

Median $/Sqft

$1,730

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

7

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

8

Median Sale Price

$2.15M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 6/9/26, 7:28 PM EST

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16 REMSEN Street #NA, Brooklyn Heights, Kings County

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Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1852
Year Built
174 years old
4
Floors
1
Residential Units
R6
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings Historic District: Brooklyn Heights Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $516,660
Land Value: $74,580
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,218 SF
Building Area: 5,830 SF
Built FAR: 2.63
Allowed FAR: 2.43

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 6 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 6,500 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

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

At the current list price of $9,995,000 for 6,500 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,538. 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: RLS10849170
First Listed: 1/18/2022
Price Changed: 4/14/2022
Closed: 4/14/2022
Contract Date: 9/7/2021

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group - Leslie Marshall

Listing Contact: (646) 361-3384

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