Closed For Sale • Multi Family

$1,600,000

$847 per sq ft

87 16th Street

Gowanus, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS11031756

Listing by Compass

4

Bedrooms

3

Baths

1,890

Sq. Ft.

1899

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4

Bathrooms 3

Living Area 1,890 sq ft

Year Built 1899

Ownership None

Property Taxes $3,600/yr

Neighborhood Gowanus

Floor 1 of 2

Property Highlights

• Character: Pre-war building (1899)

Property Details

Type Multi Family

Ownership None

Total Rooms 12

Baths 3 Full

Floor 1 of 2

Pets Yes

Year Built 1899

Living Area 1,890 sq ft

Structure Type MultiFamily,Townhouse

Furnished Unfurnished

Parcel # 01046-0064

Block/Lot 01046/64

Description

Located on a quiet tree lined street, this sun filled two family brick townhouse in South Slope/Gowanus has had a single owner for 25 years. This home is currently set up as an owners' duplex featuring 3 Brs, 2 Ba, EIK with skylight, W/D, abundant closet and storage space and hardwood floors throughout. Outdoor space includes a private deck ,the option for a roof garden, and shares the large back yard with an income producing one bedroom below. Built in 1999, and meticulously maintained, this home has a layout full of possibilities. Rooms can be reconfigured or enlarged, walls can easily be opened or moved, and you could have the roof garden you've always dreamed of creating. This home offers an exceptional opportunity for savvy buyers looking to invest in one of Brooklyn’s most sought-after areas. At the crossroads of South Slope and Gowanus, just two blocks from the R train and near the F and G lines, commuting to downtown Brooklyn or Manhattan is effortless. Gowanus is known for its acclaimed dining scene, vibrant nightlife, and cultural hotspots, with Prospect Park, and some of Brooklyn's finest eateries nearby. If the new owner would prefer, the building can be delivered vacant.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

See Remarks

Exterior Features

Private Outdoor Space Over60 Sqft

Building Information

Total Units 2

Stories 2

Structure MultiFamily,Townhouse

Financial Details

RE Taxes $3,600/yr ($300/mo)

Original Price $1,899,999

Sale Price $1,600,000

Previous Price $1,675,000

About Gowanus

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Gowanus features a striking mix of 19th-century brick warehouses, Greek Revival rowhouses, and new glass-and-steel condominiums rising along the canal waterfront. The F, G, R, D, and N/W trains are accessible at nearby Smith-Ninth Streets and Fourth Avenue-Ninth Street stations, with Atlantic Terminal a short walk north. Washington Park and the Old Stone House landmark anchor the neighborhood's green space, while a major rezoning is bringing thousands of new residential units and waterfront parkland to the area.

Gowanus Live Market Data

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Active Listings

7

Median Asking Price

$1.68M

Median $/Sqft

$1,130

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

0

Price Reduced

29%

Sold (30 Days)

3

Median Sale Price

$1.65M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/20/26, 12:13 AM EST

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MLS® ID: RLS11031756

First Listed: 1/31/2025

On Market: 1/31/2025

Price Changed: 8/28/2025

Closed: 8/27/2025

Contract Date: 1/24/2025

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Caryl A Berenato

Listing Contact: (917) 804-7367

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