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SOLD FOR $2,295,000

· Closed May 13, 2016

188 Columbia Hts #2
Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,295,000

$1,434 per sq ft

188 Columbia Hts #2

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10072291

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,600

Sq. Ft.

N/A

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,600 sq ft
Year Built N/A
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,773/mo
Neighborhood Brooklyn Heights

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,South,West facing
  • Fireplace: Wood-burning or decorative fireplace

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
View City
Exposure East,South,West
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street Clark Street/Pierrepont Street
Living Area 1,600 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 208/318

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 6, 2015 $2,295,000 -
Price Reduced Jun 3, 2015 $2,450,000 +6.8%

Description

A dramatic two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in the most highly coveted Brooklyn Heights location, this spectacular home features sweeping views looking out over the Brooklyn Promenade, New York Harbor and Manhattan skyline. Set in a mid-1800s brownstone on beautiful Columbia Heights, this grand and spacious home spans approximately 1,600 square feet. Oversize windows usher in stunning views and lots of natural light, complementing the high ceilings, hardwood floors and elegant period details found throughout. The 32-by-16-foot living room is a truly stunning space with a working wood-burning fireplace and wall-length bay windows looking out to the north, south and west, allowing you to entertain guests while gazing at vistas of the Lower Manhattan skyline, Governors Island and the Brooklyn Bridge. The adjacent dining room features a decorative fireplace, while the windowed open kitchen provides plenty of cooking and storage space, including a large pantry. Both bedrooms have walk-in closets and there is also a washer/dryer closet along with two full baths and central air conditioning. With a flexible layout and great historic details, this is a rare opportunity to put your own stamp on this glorious apartment and create your dream New York home. This small four-unit coop offers a supremely enviable location, just steps from the gorgeous Brooklyn Heights Promenade and Brooklyn Bridge Park with its waterfront greenway, playgrounds, bike trails and picnic areas. This tranquil tree-lined street is quintessentially brownstone Brooklyn, with a diverse array of restaurants, cafes and boutique shops just around the corner. The nearby 2/3, A/C/E, 4/5 and R trains provide transportation to Manhattan in a few short minutes.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Pantry Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Fireplace

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,773/mo
Previous Price $2,450,000

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

74

Median Asking Price

$2.48M

Median $/Sqft

$1,718

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

7

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

12

Median Sale Price

$1.77M

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Location

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188 Columbia Hts #2, Brooklyn Heights, Kings County • Near Clark Street/Pierrepont Street

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1879
Year Built
147 years old
4
Floors
5
Residential Units
R6
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments Historic District: Brooklyn Heights Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $1,504,350
Land Value: $28,800
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,492 SF
Building Area: 7,438 SF
Built FAR: 2.98
Allowed FAR: 2.43

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 $1,773 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 1,600 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

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 not permitted at this property per the current listing information. Confirm with the listing broker directly.

At the current list price of $2,295,000 for 1,600 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,434. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

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: RLS10072291
First Listed: 5/6/2015
Price Changed: 6/3/2015
Closed: 5/13/2016
Contract Date: 5/5/2015

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Maryanne Farrell

Listing Contact: (917) 304-6154

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