Milton Coste

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(917) 416-7433
161 REMSEN Street #5C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$819,000

161 REMSEN Street #5C

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

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MLS® #RLS10037747

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Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1930
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,120/mo
Neighborhood Brooklyn Heights

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1930)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths null Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street CLINTON STREET and COURT STREET
Year Built 1930
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 00250-0014-00161-000-000005C

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Oct 28, 2012 $849,000 -
Currently May 4, 2026 $819,000 -3.5%

Description

This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath apartment is sunny, open and has a WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE and a SOLARIUM. Enter the apartment via a small private vestibule perfect for hanging coat and parking shoes. You are greeted by a large south facing living room/dining room with handsome hardwood floors, a striking working fireplace with carved wood and tile mantle, high ceilings and crown moldings. The U-shaped kitchen with an opening to the dining area provides lots of storage and a perfect set up for cooking and entertaining. The iron and glass solarium off the master bedroom provides additional light, a perfect place for an office or reading room, and of course, a home for happy plants and gardeners. This well managed elevator building is pet friendly. There is laundry in the basement and a lovely common roof deck with garden. The location is excellent: a block from the 2,3,4,5 and R subway lines, 3 blocks from the Promenade, right by the 3 times weekly Farmer's Market in Cadman Plaza and minutes from Brooklyn Bridge Park. There This apartment is a great value in Brooklyn Heights.

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,120/mo
Original Price $849,000

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 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

76

Median Asking Price

$2.48M

Median $/Sqft

$1,718

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

11

Price Reduced

21%

Sold (30 Days)

10

Median Sale Price

$1.35M

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161 REMSEN Street #5C, Brooklyn Heights, Kings County • Near CLINTON STREET and COURT STREET

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1930
Year Built
96 years old
7
Floors
18
Residential Units
C5-2A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $2,235,150
Land Value: $295,650
Exemptions: $9,160

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

Lot Area: 4,500 SF
Building Area: 20,570 SF
Built FAR: 4.57
Allowed FAR: 10

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

The current listed monthly maintenance are $1,120 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1930, making it approximately 96 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

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

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. 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: RLS10037747
First Listed: 10/28/2012
Closed: 7/1/2013

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Sue Plotz

Listing Contact: (718) 499-3700

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