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SOLD FOR $7,200,000

· Closed February 3, 2016

281 Henry Street
Closed For Sale Multi Family

$7,200,000

281 Henry Street

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10062087

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Studio

Bedroom

0

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1905

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 0
Year Built 1905
Neighborhood Brooklyn Heights

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1905)

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Baths null Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street State / Joralemon Streets
Year Built 1905
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 00263-0017
Block/Lot 263/0017

Description

Your search for a renovated Brooklyn Heights townhouse is over. 281 Henry Street is an absolutely stunning five-story, six-bedroom brownstone in the heart of the Heights. Every inch has been meticulously upgraded and designed to create a spacious and comfortable 5,000sf family home with dramatic living and entertaining spaces. Enter through the marble tiled vestibule where you can see all the way through the gracious and grand foyer to the incredible rooms beyond. A flexible center parlor room functions as a formal dining room, a reception room, or a gallery, graced by the stunning center staircase that rises to the private rooms above. The 25 foot deep living room accommodates multiple seating areas and has stunning bay windows with views of and access to the garden. A restored marble mantel anchors the room, and the original herringbone floors have been refinished to give the parlor a crisp, modern feeling. The brand new custom designed Bilotta kitchen occupies the front of the parlor floor, and includes a dining area framed by a huge window. The kitchen boasts floor to ceiling white lacquer cabinetry, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, two additional freezer drawers, a Miele dishwasher and a professional Viking range with six burners and grill. The top three floors of the house all have new 5-inch wide white oak floors, all new custom built closets, and all new windows. Because the staircase is in the center of the home, the living room and each of the bedrooms and dens enjoy the full width of the building. On the third floor there is an impressive office with extensive storage, a full bathroom and a den. Both of these rooms could be easily converted into bedrooms. The fourth floor houses a master bedroom, a stunning new sky-lit bathroom and a den. On the fifth floor there is another bedroom with an all-new en-suite bathroom, and an incredible family room. There is a brand new laundry room on this floor with new full-size washer and dryer, a sink and refrigerator. Currently configured as a single family home, there is a newly renovated garden level apartment perfect for guests, relatives or easily converted to a rental unit. The garden level has a private entrance, a bright new kitchen, updated bathroom, and a spacious bedroom with a door leading out to the garden. There is also a second laundry room with an abundance of built in storage. Lastly, the large cellar below has great ceiling height and a ton of extra storage.

Building Information

Total Units 2
Style Prewar

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

63

Median Asking Price

$2.45M

Median $/Sqft

$1,741

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

7

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

9

Median Sale Price

$2.50M

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281 Henry Street, Brooklyn Heights, Kings County • Near State / Joralemon Streets

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10062087
First Listed: 9/16/2015
Closed: 2/3/2016
Contract Date: 9/16/2015

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Leslie Marshall

Listing Contact: (646) 361-3384

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