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SOLD FOR $850,000

Listed at $799,000 · Sold 6.4% above asking · Closed October 27, 2021

161 President Street #4-R
Closed For Sale Co-op

$799,000

$1,024 per sq ft

161 President Street #4-R

Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10722677

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Cooper & Cooper Real Estate

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

780

Sq. Ft.

N/A

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 780 sq ft
Year Built N/A
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,000/mo
Neighborhood Carroll Gardens
Floor 4 of 4

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Window Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 4 of 4
Exposure East,North,South
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Henry Street/Hicks Street
Living Area 780 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 343/34

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jun 1, 2021 $799,000 -
Currently May 3, 2026 $799,000 -

Description

*JUST LISTED! Charming Carroll Gardens Co-op with Pre-War Architectural Details. 2 Bedrooms + Home Office. Washer/Dryers Allowed with Board Approval. Pets Allowed with Board Approval. Bring Your Contractor.*

Kindly note that all showings and open houses are by appointment only with advanced notice required for COVID19 protocol compliance. Please contact Seller's agent listed above this description.

Welcome home to this light-filled two-bedroom apartment with home office, crowning the top floor of 161 President street, a boutique Co-operative in historic Carroll Gardens. With abundant natural light, this floor-through apartment features northern, southern, and eastern exposures, high ceilings, pre-war details, re-finished long plank wood floors, a separate windowed kitchen, and plenty of space.

This pet-friendly building, is nestled in the middle of a quaint block just off Henry Street. It features a common laundry room (In-unit Washer-Dryers ARE allowed to be installed with board approval), bike storage and stroller parking, additional basement storage for each unit, and a gorgeously-maintained shared garden accessed through the basement. The building is only a few blocks to Carroll Park, and all the restaurants and shopping that Court and Smith Streets have to offer. The F/G train is nearby at Carroll Street. Currently zoned for The Carroll School (PS 58).

*KEY FACTS*
Financing: 80%
Laundry: Shared Laundry Room in Basement, In-unit W/Ds ARE allowed to be installed with board approval.
Exposures: N/S/E
Sublets: Permitted with Board Approval
Air Conditioning: Window Units
Heating: Steam Radiators
Storage: Yes; No Fee, Included in Basement
Elevator: No; Unit is Three Flights Up
Bicycle Storage: Yes; No Fee, Included in Basement
Stroller Parking: Yes; No Fee, Included in Basement
Pets: Dogs and Cats are Allowed with Board Approval. Dogs under 35 pounds please.

Note: Some photos are virtually staged.

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Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Garden Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,000/mo
Sale Price $850,000

Carroll Gardens is defined by its deep front gardens and long-standing bakeries and restaurants along Court and Smith Streets. The real estate market features wide historic brownstones alongside new construction condominiums that maintain the low-rise building scale.

Carroll Gardens Live Market Data

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Active Listings

32

Median Asking Price

$2.00M

Median $/Sqft

$1,352

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

2

Price Reduced

13%

Sold (30 Days)

9

Median Sale Price

$3.12M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/3/26, 6:54 PM EST

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Location

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161 President Street #4-R, Carroll Gardens, Kings County • Near Henry Street/Hicks Street

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1900
Year Built
126 years old
4
Floors
6
Residential Units
R6A
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $1,509,300
Land Value: $20,250
Exemptions: $6,870

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

Lot Area: 2,900 SF
Building Area: 7,820 SF
Built FAR: 2.7
Allowed FAR: 3

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 $1,000 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 780 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 permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $799,000 for 780 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,024. 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: RLS10722677
First Listed: 6/1/2021
Price Changed: 6/1/2021
Closed: 10/27/2021
Contract Date: 5/31/2021

Listing Courtesy of Cooper & Cooper Real Estate - Giles Mumford

Listing Contact: (212) 706-2939

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