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$11,350,000
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Townhouse -
Off Market
20 REMSEN Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
6 Beds
6 Baths
6094 Sqft
$58,886
Estimated Monthly
$0
HOA / Fees
0.79%
Cap Rate
About This Property
Welcome to 20 Remsen St, the pinnacle of townhome living, a 19th
century Greek Revival mansion inthe heart of the Brooklyn Heights
Historic District. Thisserene five story, six-bedroomtownhouse
blends classicelegance with the finest details and modern luxuries.
Nestled on a uniquely elevated cul-de-sac street that merges with
the Brooklyn HeightsPromenade, this historic brick home is nearly
26 ft wide, a two-familyrow house, that rises five stories, and
beholdsfour separate outdoor spaces, an owners quadruplex, and a
separate garden apartment.Elegant comfort abounds in this
sophisticated home featuring approximately 6,094 square ft of
interior living space,a lower level with saunaand built-out wine
cellar, and a roof terrace with 360-degree skyline views.The home
also offers three wood-burning fireplaces, state-of-the-art
security, and central airsystems. The front steps rise to a
dramatic double-door entry accessing the vestibule which opens to
theoriginal grand staircase andgraciousparlor floor with soaring
12-foot ceilings. The sun-filled living room and formal dining
roomare beset by hard wood flooring, custom millwork, fine
pickedplasterwork, marble mantels, shuttered windows,
andmorecharming details. Step into the immaculate gourmetkitchen
overlooking the garden, with an abundance of custom cabinetry,
honed black granite countertops, adeep oversized sink, and
stainless-steel appliances. The owners quadruplex begins on the
parlor level with formal living and dining rooms and awindowed
gourmet kitchen. The dining room extends onto a spacious veranda
with access to agarden oasis.The kitchen is adorned with stone
countertops, custom cabinets, andstainless-steel appliances from
Bosch, Dynasty and Sub-Zero. This floor of the home is where
cherished memories are created. It's a place for cozy moments in
front of a crackling fireplace, joyful gatherings in the kitchen
while baking and sharing nibbles with loved ones, and seamless
indoor/outdoor living that allows for entertaining with open French
doors against the backdrop of a beautiful summer sunset. The third
level has a pair of bedrooms with walk-in closets that share access
to awindowed bathroom with a deep soaking tub. One of thesebedrooms
has a private balcony overlooking the garden. The library room,
perhaps a nod to the homes notable literary history, rounds out
this floor. On the fourth level is a gorgeous primary suite and
another large bedroom and bathroom. The primary suitehas two
walk-in closets and windowed en-suite bathroom with step-in shower
and deep soaking tub, while the additional bedroom has easy
accessto an additional bathroom. All the bedrooms have mantels,
including some Greek Revival-style marble. The fifth level is an
open entertaining room with soaring ceilings, skylights, a wet
bar,awindowed powder room, and a tranquil study (or additional
bedroom or home office). The private rooftop deck offers
incredibleviews of the Manhattan skyline and New York harbor. The
cellar level has a laundry room, cedar closet,storage rooms, a spa
sauna with shower suite, and a separate 1,800-bottle
temperature-controlledwine cellar. The Garden unit has a private
entrance, a large living room, a kitchen,a bathroom with
laundry,and a spacious bedroom, with access to a lush garden with
stone pavers and tall privacyfencing.This could be the perfect
space for an in-law suite, guest apartment, studio, space for your
office/practice, or more. Built circa 1857, 20 Remsen Street was
the former writing studio of a reputed Americannovelist.This rarely
available home has been reconfigured and renovated by Di Donno
AssociatesArchitects P.C. preserving and restoring elegant historic
details throughout.This stunninghome is moments from the Promenade,
Brooklyn Bridge Park, One 15 Brooklyn Marina, a variety of sporting
facilities, award-winning dining and shopping options and DUMBO and
CobbleHill. Nearby subway lines include the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, R.
and the NYC Ferry also serves directly to Brooklyn Heights.
Unit Size
6,094Ft²
Days on Market
276 days
Land Size
0.06 acres
Price per sqft
$1,862
Property Type
Townhouse
Property Taxes
$3,155
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1856
Last updated: 15 days ago (RLS #RPLU-1032522874278)
Price History
Date / Event | Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|---|
Apr 12, 2024 | Sold | $11,350,000 | |
Sold | |||
Jul 11, 2023 | Listed by Serhant LLC | $11,500,000 | |
Listed by Serhant LLC |
Property Highlights
Fireplace
Interior Details
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 6
Bathroom Information
Full Bathrooms: 6
Interior Information
Appliances: Washer Dryer Allowed
Living Area: 6094
Room Information
Laundry Features: In Unit
Rooms: 20
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Exterior Details
Property Information
Year Built: 1900
Building Information
Outdoor Living Structures: None
Pets Allowed: Building Yes, No
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00x25.50
Land Information
Tax Lot: 0016
Tax Block: 00251
Financial Details
Tax Annual Amount: $37,860
Location Details
Subdivision Name: Brooklyn Heights
Stories Total: 4
View: Other
Comparables
Unit
Status
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
Sold
House
6
Beds
4
Baths
5,500 ft²
$1,673/ft²
$9,200,000
Jun 12, 2022
$9,200,000
May 5, 2023
-
Condo
5
Beds
4
Baths
5,000 ft²
$2,330/ft²
$11,650,000
Feb 6, 2017
$11,650,000
Jul 17, 2018
$13,809/mo
Sold
Multifamily
9
Beds
9
Baths
8,595 ft²
$1,163/ft²
$10,000,000
Apr 14, 2022
$10,000,000
Nov 21, 2023
$6,345/mo
Condo
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,553 ft²
$2,564/ft²
$9,110,000
Dec 9, 2021
$9,110,000
Jun 7, 2023
$6,753/mo
Townhouse
8
Beds
6
Baths
-
$10,550,000
Nov 5, 2019
$10,550,000
Nov 6, 2020
-
Active
Townhouse
5
Beds
5
Baths
5,685 ft²
$2,111/ft²
$12,000,000
Jan 31, 2024
-
$1,166/mo
Active
House
5
Beds
5
Baths
5,678 ft²
$2,069/ft²
$11,750,000
Jun 30, 2023
-
$1,888/mo
In Contract
Townhouse
7
Beds
4
Baths
5,100 ft²
$2,058/ft²
$10,495,000
Mar 20, 2023
-
$2,104/mo
Active
Condo
5
Beds
6
Baths
4,544 ft²
$2,377/ft²
$10,800,000
Oct 26, 2022
-
$1,910/mo
Active
Townhouse
4
Beds
5
Baths
5,500 ft²
$2,182/ft²
$12,000,000
Apr 12, 2024
-
$2,749/mo
Active
Townhouse
3
Beds
4
Baths
4,500 ft²
$2,439/ft²
$10,975,000
Apr 1, 2024
-
$2,295/mo
Past Sales
Date | Unit | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Price | Closed | Owner | Listed By |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
07/11/2023
|
|
6 Bed
|
6 Bath
|
6094 ft²
|
$11,500,000
6 Bed
6 Bath
6094 ft²
|
$11,350,000
-1.30%
04/12/2024
|
-
|
Mallory Bogard
Serhant
|
07/11/2023
|
6 Bed
|
6 Bath
|
-
|
$11,500,000
6 Bed
6 Bath
|
-
-
|
-
|
Ryan Serhant
SERHANT.
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