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SOLD FOR $350,000

Listed at $360,000 · Sold 2.8% below asking · Closed October 8, 2019

70 REMSEN Street #5J
Closed For Sale Co-op

$360,000

70 REMSEN Street #5J

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

The Remsen

MLS® #RLS10561985

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1928

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1928
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $959.2/mo
Neighborhood Brooklyn Heights
Floor 5 of 11

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Window Units
  • Character: Pre-war building (1928)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 1
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 11
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street HICKS STREET and HENRY STREET
Year Built 1928
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 00253-0057-00070-000-000005J

Description

Located in the heart of Brooklyn Heights, just one block from the world-famous Promenade and near all major transportation, 70 Remsen Street #5J is a studio apartment in a historic building beautiful enough to be featured in movies! All amenities are included in the maintenance fees, including heat, hot water, gas and even electric!This pin-drop quiet apartment with skim-coated walls offers a welcoming foyer with coat closet and large built-in book shelves, open living/sleeping space with 2 large windows, windowed kitchenette, walk-in closet, and a windowed bathroom with tub. Make this your home or claim it as your pied-a-terreits the perfect place for peace and quiet after a long day. Built in 1929, The Remsen has incredible curb appeal with marble columns, grand arches, an elevator, 24-hour concierge service, a super, a porter, and a gorgeous pre-war hotel-style lobby. This apartment presents a rare opportunity to own in one of the most beautiful, peaceful, tree-lined blocks in historic Brooklyn Heights. Ask us about Guarantors. The building is pet-friendly.70 Remsen Street #5J is conveniently located just 1 subway stop away from Manhattan and near the 4/5/2/3/R/A/C/F trains and Brooklyn Bridge Park, and many shops and restaurants on Montague Street. It simply cant be beat!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Building The Remsen
Total Units 103
Stories 11
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $959.2/mo
Sale Price $350,000

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

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70 REMSEN Street #5J, Brooklyn Heights, Kings County • Near HICKS STREET and HENRY STREET

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10561985
First Listed: 5/30/2019
Closed: 10/8/2019
Contract Date: 5/30/2019

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Cara Sadownick

Listing Contact: (917) 710-6504

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