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89 JORALEMON Street

$5,500,000

89 JORALEMON Street

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10061458

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

Studio

Bedroom

0

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

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Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 0
Year Built N/A
Neighborhood Brooklyn Heights

Property Highlights

  • Location: Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
  • Property Type: Single Family Residence

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Baths null Full
Parcel # 00253-0013
Block/Lot null/null

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Oct 7, 2014 $6,250,000 -
Price Reduced May 14, 2015 $5,950,000 -4.8%
Currently May 1, 2026 $5,500,000 -7.6%

Description

Views, views, views, this prime circa 1868 6-bedroom Joralemon Street townhouse is ready for new ownership to relish in its past or redesign as a dream home. Previously owned by Alexander Lyman Holly, a renowned steel engineer, a monument to his honor was erected in Washington Square Park in 1890. This historic 5-story home is nestled between Garden Place and Hicks Street. Currently used as a single residence but has a 3-unit certificate of occupancy. The gated street entrance leads to a garden apartment with direct access to the 20 X 36.5 landscaped garden. The grand staircase to the parlor floor boasts magnificent carved wood double doors with etched No. 89 in the glass. The parlor level can be used as a living, dining and kitchen with a balcony and staircase leading to the garden. If you have a passion for the authentic, this Brooklyn treasure has 6 decorative fireplaces with original stone mantels, a glorious staircase and balustrade, cove niches for art display and a 1000 /- SF cellar with brick archways perfect for a wine cellar. Whether looking south or north, the sun shines through the greenery revealing the charming Joralemon Street. Build your dream roof deck with sweeping vistas of downtown Manhattan and the Brooklyn waterfront. 89 Joralemon is a short distance to public transportation and the newly landscaped waterfront park. Fall in love with this truly special home. Enjoy, create, live, work, entertain and bask in its beauty.

Building Information

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

75

Median Asking Price

$2.50M

Median $/Sqft

$1,718

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

12

Price Reduced

21%

Sold (30 Days)

12

Median Sale Price

$1.57M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/1/26, 7:50 AM EST

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89 JORALEMON Street, Brooklyn Heights, Kings County

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1879
Year Built
147 years old
4
Floors
2
Residential Units
R6
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings Historic District: Brooklyn Heights Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $456,000
Land Value: $78,060
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 1,995 SF
Building Area: 5,000 SF
Built FAR: 2.51
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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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: RLS10061458
First Listed: 10/7/2014
Price Changed: 5/14/2015
Closed: 10/1/2015
Contract Date: 10/7/2014

Listing Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty - Mara Flash Blum

Listing Contact: (212) 431-2447

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