178 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
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OFF MARKET

178 8th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Park Slope
  • 5 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 6,070 sqft

$8,132,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $45,652/mo*
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$8,132,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $45,652/mo*
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5 Beds
3.5 Baths
6,070 sqft

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Description

EXQUISITE 20 FOOT WIDE BROWNSTONE LOADED WITH ORIGINAL DETAIL

This magnificent 1901 Romanesque brownstone is incredibly spacious offering approximately 6,000 sq ft of living space (including fully finished basement fitness room) with 1104 sq ft of outdoor space, and is like no other with its exquisite original details. It is in immaculate condition and move-in ready. Located in one of Park Slope's most coveted locations, just one block to the Garfield Place entrance to the famed 500+ acre Prospect Park.

The garden level provides an expansive multi-use space, which could house out-of-town guests as there is a full bathroom on this level. It could transform into a home office, play rec room, just use your imagination, as there is no shortage of space! There is a working gas fireplace for those cozy winter evenings. The fully equipped kitchen on the garden level comes with top of the line appliances such as Viking, Miele and Sub Zero. No expense was spared. There is a custom built-in dining banquette for family and friends to gather or head outside to the stone patio with trellis and rose arbor to dine al fresco.

Home gyms have become quite coveted and this home has a showstopper in the lower level. The finished cellar (dug out a full two feet) hosts an enormous gym and ample storage.

When entering the parlor level, you truly feel the spaciousness of this home with the soaring ceilings and multiple windows, that bring sunlight throughout. The ornate details give thanks to the workmanship of the past. There is a side stair with wonderful mahogany detail, elegant mantles anchor the dining and living rooms, beveled glass doors with mahogany trim separate the oversized living room from the formal dining room where a beautiful crystal chandelier adorns the ceiling. There is an updated kitchen the features a La Cornue stove, a wood burning fireplace and Mexican tile floors. You can access the lovely private west facing garden from the kitchen. The powder room with Waterworks fixtures is neatly tucked away on this level.

On the second level you will find three generous sized bedrooms all with decorative mantles and a full bath. The two larger bedrooms are separated by an antique dressing area with lovely built-ins and marble washing sink. There is plenty of closet space throughout. The top floor is currently used as the master suite that truly has it all! Featuring a dressing room, office, private bath with skylight and Waterworks fixtures, built-in bookcases and bay shutter windows with antique balustrade. And for the piece de resistance, there is a finished roof garden accessed from the master suite, fully irrigated and complete with flowers, and herbs. The perfect spot to relax and unwind for some fresh air.

This home has a built-in alarm system and multi-zone A/C. This truly remarkable brownstone sits in the heart of Park Slope, near Prospect Park where you can enjoy all nature has to offer. Nearby are the express B, Q, 2 and 3 trains and well as the neighborhood farmer's markets, restaurants and cafes. Come see all of what brownstone Brooklyn has to offer!
178 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 6,070 sqft single-family home in Park Slope, built in 1901. It last sold for $5,900,000 on Jul 12, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $8,132,800, with a rent estimate of $25,519/month.

Home Highlights

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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 178 8th Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 4Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Library, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, Pantry, Recreation Room, Workshop, Solarium Atrium, Sun Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1901Year Updated: 1901
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Garden

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1873 sqft

Price History for 178 8th Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/12/2021$5,900,000Sold
N/A
03/26/2021$6,300,000PendingStreetEasy
01/19/2021$6,300,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/16/2020$6,450,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/24/2020$6,450,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/01/2018$6,000,000Sold
N/A
01/18/2018$5,995,000PendingAgent Provided
06/06/2017$5,995,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/21/2017$5,950,000PriceChange
N/A
01/11/2017$6,750,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/30/2016$8,500,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/07/2015$3,980,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/07/2015$3,980,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/15/2014$3,980,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/13/2014$3,980,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/25/2013$3,980,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/23/2013$3,980,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/10/2012$3,000,000Sold
N/A
09/05/2012$3,229,000Listed For SaleN/A
10/21/2009$2,400,000Sold
N/A
01/18/2000$3,850,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in New York

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$772K
$5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.8%
Price per sq ft
$643
$10MoM
Available listings
18549
515MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$18,265
Assessment$8,138,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 178 8th Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
623 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.13
Single-Family Home
$6,220,000
02/18/26
5
3.5
4,696
149 Saint Marks Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.61
Single-Family Home
$5,049,000
09/10/25
5
3.5
3,200
535 1st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.06
Single-Family Home
$13,900,000
09/18/25
5
4
6,500
524 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.17
Single-Family Home
$3,800,000
03/12/26
5
4
4,000
201 6th Ave #4, Brooklyn, NY
0.34
Single-Family Home
$4,995,000
08/19/25
2
1
3,702
226 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.31
Single-Family Home
$5,600,000
04/14/26
4
4
3,500
370 8th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Single-Family Home
$5,950,000
06/12/26
4
3.5
3,907
470 9th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Single-Family Home
$4,250,000
03/16/26
5
3
3,500
289 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.35
Single-Family Home
$2,750,000
11/05/25
6
6
5,815
591 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.08
Single-Family Home
$6,200,000
10/17/25
-
4,660

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Neighborhood Overview

Park Slope
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What Locals Say about Park Slope

At least 546 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 95 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 86 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 85 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 81 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 64 % Say there are community events

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 39 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

  • 26 % Say parking is easy

  • 17 % Say car is needed

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  • Anhnghiem
    "Park Slope is a great place to raise your kids but it’s definitely expensive and will test your patience. But my kids got a great education, have interesting friends and are very independent. "
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  • Fairygoddess369
    "Parades and lots of block parties different types of events from sports to food from school events to community sports"
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  • Paige Ehlers-Pearl
    "About 35 mins to lower Manhattan via the F train. The G train also provides some access to other parts of Brooklyn "
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  • D.luria
    "Very close to prospect park for off leash hours which we enjoy regularly. It’s also really to find good dogwalkers. "
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  • Paige P
    "Being close the park is such a luxury, particularly during the week when the crowds aren’t large. However, lots of dogs nearby (yay) means lots of bad dog owners (boo)."
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  • Jose Corona
    "Theres always places to go and explore or to try out different cultures as well for food or even stores to shop at "
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  • bdpowell7
    "Fantastic neighborhood. Feels like a community. A lot of families. Great schools. There’s a great food coop. "
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  • Anhnghiem
    "We have lived in Park Slope for over 10 years and we love it. It’s an amazing community and there is so much to do in the neighborhood. "
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  • Gohar Rashid
    "Decent commute it’s good to have B/Q TRAIN CAUSE IF ONE BOT WORKING THE OTHER ONE IS WORKING & b82 bus plays important role too "
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  • Devtysingletary
    "Block parties are alive and well. Great sense of community with a block whatsapp group. Neat little finds on the street. "
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  • William D Duty
    "It’s the R train. So, it’s a long commute sometimes. The bus is pretty nice. It takes an hour at best to get to the upper east side. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of vagrants sleeping on the stoops and some have been violent towards people that live here and children"
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  • Trulia User
    "Brownstone tree lined streets full of families. Halloween. Fall. Good food. Playgrounds. Neighbors. "
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  • Trulia User
    "many other dogs to sniff, plenty of groomers and there’s often free dog cookies in the regular stores"
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  • Trulia User
    "It is like any other neighborhood in Brooklyn it has its shay areas but for the most part it is a beautiful piece of Brooklyn "
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    "Great restaurants, friendly people who make a good living but are humble and interesting and well cultured!"
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  • Trulia User
    "I see people walking their dogs all the time. Prospect Park is also a very popular place for dog owners to bring their dogs during off leash hours. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a huge park, a small park, many schools and children and parents. There are dogs, dog walkers, and friendly dog owners. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of families and preschools in the area. Area full of strollers and dogs! Also has green and shaded streets."
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  • Trulia User
    "Very easy commute to the city and downtown Brooklyn. Park slope is a short walk to many different lines. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice family neighborhood with nice places to eat and shop. Many parks around friendly for kids and pets."
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  • Trulia User
    "This is actually not my neighborhood, but I jog around in this neighborhood a lot. I feel pretty safe around here."
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy commute to Manhattan with multiple train lines nearby. Park Slope is a beautiful, quiet residential neighborhood of brownstones and other low profile housing. Great family neighborhood. It doesn’t get better than this in NYC."
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  • Trulia User
    " I don’t know. I don’t have a dog. I have never owned a pet. There are plenty of pets around though. Lots of parks"
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 25 years. I have seen drastic changes for the good since I moved here. There are lots of families and most people seem friendly. "
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  • Hazuki A.
    "Street fairs and farmers markets, barbecues in Prospect Park, music performances on the streets For children and adults. In the summer, they have celebrate Brooklyn! Which invites wonderful artists to perform at the band shell in Prospect Park. Often the zoo and the botanical Garden hosts events."
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  • Metcalfe78
    "Fifth avenue street fairs each year; the Halloween parade on 7th Ave; plant sales at the local community garden; the Cherry Blossom Festival at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens "
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  • Rajalingam J.
    "I have lived here for 20yrs and love it everyday!! Park Slope has beautiful brownstones. Prospect Park is the jewel in the crown!!"
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  • Drewcreid
    "Prospect Park is a huge attraction for dog owners. Off leash in early morning is very fun for the pups. "
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  • Sandra P.
    "The neighborhood offers excellent public transportation access (be it subway, bus, bike share, or Long Island Railroad) and easy access to major thoroughfares."
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  • Chris L.
    "There can be a bit of garbage you have to watch out for. Our dog likes to look for street food which isn't good. "
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  • Nicholas H.
    "It’s a nice, pretty, relatively quiet neighborhood with good public schools and lots of green space."
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  • Wbarbot
    "Tree lined streets, good restaurants Prospect Park within walking distance and one of the best school school districts in NYC . District 15"
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  • Kristina.galassi
    "It’s very family friendly, so close to the park, lots of great places to eat and small businesses to shop at. Other than the enormous price tag, it’s a fantastic neighborhood!"
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  • Dianamccorry
    "There’s a pretty fun Halloween decorating contest every year, but the best events are the free concerts at the Prospect Park Bandshell!"
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  • Ashleynfoley
    "Just the community itself not so much the events.. it really is a place where people live, go to events in the City and be with you’re family here :) "
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  • Lisa P. K.
    "Park Slope is a great neighborhood to raise a family. It is a wonderful community with great schools and resources for kids."
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  • Erin S.
    "Very short. Trains are ok. Depends on exactly where you are. About 45 min to Midtown. Close to f trains where I am"
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  • Kyle K.
    "Block parties, great schools, street fairs, outside dining, and stoop drinks. Great neighborhood for dogs too."
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  • Adela C.
    "Great area, close to restaurants, transportation, and Prospect Park. Great for walking and families! "
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