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$15,000,000
● House - Off Market

194 COLUMBIA Heights #TWNHS

Brooklyn, NY 11201
bedrooms
8 Beds
bathrooms
5 Baths
square feet
7,500 Ft²
$73,653
Est. Monthly

About This Property

"Buy land, they're not making it anymore." - Mark Twain

HISTORY

Built in the early 1860s, 194 Columbia Heights is a distinguished Italianate brownstone within Brooklyn Heights-one of New York City's first designated historic districts.

Originally constructed for a prominent Brooklyn family, the home reflects the grandeur and ambition of the era, when Brooklyn Heights emerged as a retreat for New York's elite-offering space, light, and commanding views of the harbor.

Over time, like many of the great houses along Columbia Heights, it evolved with the city and was later configured as a multi-family residence-bringing us to today, where it now stands vacant and ready for its next chapter.

THE LEGACY

Opportunities like this are not just rare-they are anticipated.

Within Brooklyn Heights, there has long been a quiet understanding:

that one day, one of the last undeveloped brownstones on the Promenade would become available.

This is that moment.

To acquire 194 Columbia Heights is to secure more than a property.

It is to claim a priceless asset in one of the most storied locations in the world.

It is to create a masterpiece that will endure for generations.

THE LAST OPPORTUNITY

Along the iconic Brooklyn Heights Promenade-where history, serenity, and sweeping harbor views converge-there exists a singular and increasingly rare offering:

A fully vacant, 25-foot-wide brownstone.

Over 7,500 square feet of untapped potential.

A once-in-a-generation opportunity to create something truly your own.

In a landmarked neighborhood defined by preservation, the ability to acquire and fully customize a townhouse of this scale-directly on the Promenade-is extraordinarily rare.

For years, buyers, builders, and residents alike have waited for an opportunity like this-one of the last undeveloped brownstones on the Promenade to come to market.

This is not simply a home.

This is the moment they've been waiting for.

THE FLEXIBILITY

Currently configured as a multi family building and delivered vacant, 194 Columbia Heights offers a remarkable range of possibilities:

A grand single-family residence of exceptional scale?

A luxurious multi-family with a breathtaking owner's duplex or triplex overlooking the harbor?

A boutique condominium conversion with irreplaceable views?

With no existing tenants, the building is a true blank canvas-allowing complete freedom to design, configure, and maximize its full potential.

THE DIMENSIONS

25 feet in width-an extraordinary proportion rarely found.

Approx 7,500 square feet of interior space.

A private backyard-an unexpected and tranquil retreat.

Volume, light, and scale combine to offer the framework for a truly world-class residence or investment.

THE VIEWS

From this privileged vantage point, New York reveals itself in its most cinematic form:

Unobstructed views over New York Harbor

The enduring presence of the Statue of Liberty

Sweeping panoramas of the Manhattan skyline

Protected, iconic, and ever-changing-these views are among the most valuable in all of New York real estate.

194 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS

There are many beautiful townhouses in Brooklyn Heights.

There are few (22) with Promenade frontage.

There are even fewer that offer scale, views, and complete creative freedom.

And there is only one currently on the market that offers all three.

This is the last chance to build your legacy on the Promenade.

Finally...Welcome Home!

All showings are by appointment only, and buyers must be accompanied by an architect and/or contractor.

Please note that the first image is virtually staged.
Unit Size
7,500 Ft²
Days on Market
51 days
Land Size
-
Price per sqft
$2,000
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1862

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Last updated: 5 months ago (RLS #RLS20092845)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jun 12, 2026 Sold
Sold
Apr 22, 2026 Listed by Corcoran Group $15,000,000
Listed by Corcoran Group

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1862
  • First Altered Year: 1984
  • Building Count: 1
  • Floor Count: 3
  • Total Unit Count: 8
  • Residential Unit Count: 8
  • Basement Type: 2

    Dimensions

  • Lot Area Sqft: 2,492
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 100
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 25
  • Building Depth: 55
  • Building Frontage: 25
  • Gross Building Area: 6,000

    Building Floor Area

  • Residential Building Floor Area: 6,000

    Floor Area Ratio

  • Built Floor Area Ratio: 2
  • Residential Floor Area Ratio: 2
  • Facilities Floor Area Ratio: 5

Building

  • Building Type: C1
  • Lot Type: 5
  • Land Use: 02
  • Irregular Lot Code: N
  • Extension Code: N
  • Easements: 1

Neighborhood

  • Community District: 302
  • City Council District: 33
  • Historic District Name: Brooklyn Heights Historic District
  • Police Precinct: 84
  • Fire Company: E205
  • Health Area: 2300
  • Sanitation District Borough: 3
  • Sanitation Subsection: 1A
  • School District: 13

Zoning

  • Split Boundary Zone Indicator: N
  • Zoning: R6
  • Limited Height District: LH-1

Geography

  • Borough Name: BK
  • Borough Code: 3
  • Block: 208
  • Lot: 315
  • Borough Block Lot: 3002080315

    Address

  • Full Address: 194 Columbia Heights
  • Zip Code: 11201

Valuation

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Total Value: $1,606,050
  • Assessed Land Value: $393,750

    Exemptions

  • Exempt Total Value: $0
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 194 Columbia Heights built and last sold?
The property at 194 Columbia Heights was built in 1862 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 194 Columbia Heights is $15,150,000.
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