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16 Remsen St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Brooklyn Heights
6 Beds
5 Baths
6,500 sqft
- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 6,500 sqft
6 Beds
5 Baths
6,500 sqft
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Located on one of the most exquisite blocks in Brooklyn Heights, 16 Remsen Street is a magnificent five-story townhouse that boasts an impressive 26-foot width, finished cellar, and four outdoor spaces. The stunning home, spanning over 6,500 square feet, offers six bedrooms, five bathrooms, and numerous formal and casual eating, dining, and entertaining spaces.
The grand home's public gathering areas are perfect for lavish entertaining and intimate gatherings alike, with highlights including a wine tasting room with a 2,500 bottle wine cellar, a sprawling white Carrara marble kitchen, a casual living and dining room, and a landscaped brick patio and garden. The parlor floor is particularly impressive, featuring two fireplaces and a fully equipped entertaining kitchen, while the fifth floor screening room offers breathtaking city views.
The gracious bedroom floors are equally impressive, with a third-floor master suite boasting two dressing rooms, a balcony, and a library with a gas fireplace, and a fourth floor with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The fifth floor, with its stunning original stained glass skylight, offers flexible uses with a huge media room, a separate office or additional bedroom, a full bathroom, and wet bar.
Additional luxuries of this remarkable home include two laundry rooms, abundant closets and built-in storage, garden and terrace irrigation systems, wiring for internet and audio/visual components, and multi-zone heat and air conditioning systems. Built in 1845 and renovated with outstanding detail and craftsmanship, 16 Remsen Street is undoubtedly one of the true treasures of this coveted neighborhood. Not to be missed, the highlight of the home is the incredible roof deck, boasting breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, the waters of NY Harbor, and the green spaces of Brooklyn Bridge Park
The grand home's public gathering areas are perfect for lavish entertaining and intimate gatherings alike, with highlights including a wine tasting room with a 2,500 bottle wine cellar, a sprawling white Carrara marble kitchen, a casual living and dining room, and a landscaped brick patio and garden. The parlor floor is particularly impressive, featuring two fireplaces and a fully equipped entertaining kitchen, while the fifth floor screening room offers breathtaking city views.
The gracious bedroom floors are equally impressive, with a third-floor master suite boasting two dressing rooms, a balcony, and a library with a gas fireplace, and a fourth floor with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The fifth floor, with its stunning original stained glass skylight, offers flexible uses with a huge media room, a separate office or additional bedroom, a full bathroom, and wet bar.
Additional luxuries of this remarkable home include two laundry rooms, abundant closets and built-in storage, garden and terrace irrigation systems, wiring for internet and audio/visual components, and multi-zone heat and air conditioning systems. Built in 1845 and renovated with outstanding detail and craftsmanship, 16 Remsen Street is undoubtedly one of the true treasures of this coveted neighborhood. Not to be missed, the highlight of the home is the incredible roof deck, boasting breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, the waters of NY Harbor, and the green spaces of Brooklyn Bridge Park
Home Highlights
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None
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
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Home Details for 16 Remsen St
Interior Features |
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3 |
Interior Details Types of Rooms: Dining Room |
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerWasher |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace |
Property Information |
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Year Built Year Built: 1899Year Updated: 1899 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home |
Exterior Features |
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Exterior Home Features DeckGarden |
Parking & Garage Parking: None |
Community |
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Units in Building: 1 |
Lot Information |
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Lot Area: 2218 sqft |
Price History for 16 Remsen St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2022 | $9,995,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 03/08/2022 | $10,900,000 | Pending | StreetEasy |
| 09/07/2021 | $10,900,000 | Listed For Sale | StreetEasy |
| 05/24/2021 | ListingRemoved | StreetEasy | |
| 10/14/2020 | $11,500,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 03/06/2020 | $12,750,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 07/19/2019 | $14,500,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 04/11/2019 | $14,500,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 03/01/2019 | $14,500,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 11/06/2018 | $14,500,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 06/07/2000 | $10,150,000 | Sold | N/A |
Property Taxes and Assessment
| Year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Tax | |
| Assessment | $8,125,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 16 Remsen St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $7,250,000 | 01/22/24 | 6 | 3 | 5,000 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $6,350,000 | 09/11/23 | 5 | 4 | 3,716 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $4,583,000 | 05/11/23 | 6 | 4 | 3,696 | |
0.84 | Single-Family Home | $5,185,000 | 07/25/23 | 6 | 6 | 4,790 | |
0.66 | Single-Family Home | $5,495,000 | 07/24/23 | 4 | 4 | 3,760 | |
0.86 | Single-Family Home | $5,600,000 | 09/06/23 | 4 | 5 | 4,000 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $2,820,000 | 10/30/23 | 2 | 2.5 | 4,600 | |
0.69 | Single-Family Home | $3,600,000 | 03/18/24 | 4 | 4 | 2,970 | |
0.92 | Single-Family Home | $4,075,000 | 06/20/23 | 5 | 3 | 3,350 | |
0.86 | Single-Family Home | $3,475,961 | 03/28/24 | 4 | 4 | 2,986 |
Home facts updated by county records
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 16 Remsen St.
- Ps 8 Robert Fulton
- K-6
- Public
- 617 Students
8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageExcellent school, lots of community involvement and support.Other Review5y ago - Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women
- 6-12
- Public
- 496 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
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Neighborhood Overview
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What Locals Say about Brooklyn Heights
- Tory
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Friendly over here in this neighborhood community. Lots of kids live here, varying ages and so it’s very kid friendly. "
- Kdipiazza
- Resident
- 3y ago
"There are several playgrounds in the area that are perfect for young children. Brooklyn Bridge Park is very close and offers greenery, a little sand beach for water exploration and several other playgrounds. "
- Dumbo
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Charming town homes on tree lined streets, award winning waterfront park with best views of New York, the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. Stay at 1 Hotel. Love at Pierhouse "
- Cindya W.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Beautiful views and townhouses. Never want to leave this neighborhood. Gréât dog park nearby and seconds from water views. "
- Natalie M.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Dogs and babies always welcome. The heights has a very community feel and many people live here their whole lives. The public schools are top notch and the best private schools in Brooklyn are here as well. "
- Tpertew
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Soccer at the pier. Atlantic antic. Willowtown fair. Riverside tenants association. Movie on the lawn in DUMBO. Otherwise there aren’t too many community events. "
- Lissa H. K.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Store owners know you by name, safe for kids to walk around by themselves when they are old enough, close to everything, the Broklyn bridge park is the most beautiful park in the city. "
- Katelin.wahl
- Resident
- 4y ago
"I have not seen many easily accessible dog parks, for the most part they are on the edges of the neighborhood. Otherwise nice wide sidewalks and easy access to running paths. "
- Johntabai
- Resident
- 4y ago
"I live in Brooklyn Heights and I love everything about it, the beauty of the neighborhood, the cleanliness, safety and it’s so convenient to get anywhere, also the people are nice and friendly."
- Geoff C.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"I don’t commute. But if I did it would be easy because there are many subway lines in the neighborhood."
- Kaelina L.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"It’s a very cute part of Brooklyn it’s like it’s own town. Very friendly people with very old fashioned theme stores. It’s a safe neighborhood with beautiful scenery. "
- Jared B.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"It’s the best neighborhood in NYC! Great local restaurants and bars. Public transportation and super safe. "
- Rachel B.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"I live less then a block to the Clark St. Station. after one stop i can transfer to any train in manhattan. It is a great commute, the station is clean and the attendants are friendly."
- Kelly G.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"It’s quiet and cozy... people will say good morning to you... strangers smile at one another while passing on the street. It doesn’t feel like you’re in the city, and I mean that in the best way possible."
- Alainkodsi
- Resident
- 4y ago
"I lived in the neighborhood for over twenty years and it is incredible. Beautiful homes, quite streets, strong community of friends, and the Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Promenade are just incredible. "
- xxx
- Resident
- 4y ago
"The subway is a nightmare but that has more to do with the lack of law enforcement and the decline of quality of life laws. "
- Jefferson Hu
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Quiet area, really feels safe to live here. Close proximity to BBP and the Promenade, an excess of things to do when it is warm out"
- Laik J. G.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Great neighborhood. Extremely safe and very coveted for its awesome location. I’m a college student and live in a dorm, but regardless the area is awesome "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 5y ago
"The neighborhood is very safe and relatively quiet. There are often kids out with their parents. There aren’t a ton of parks, but enough close by. "
- Anna L. S.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"It’s close to all kinds of transportation and it’s only one subway stop away from the city, yet it feels so relaxed by the water and all of the green space of Brooklyn bridge park. I’m in love!"
- ruthsams
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Multiple subway lines, A,C,2,3,4,5,R,N.F. Walk to Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO, and new Brooklyn Bridge Park. "
- Gcanellos
- Resident
- 5y ago
"A true neighborhood in the middle of the city - you know your neighbors, you know your store owners, all your kids play in the same places and know one another. "
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16 Remsen St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is a 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 6,500 sqft single-family home built in 1899. 16 Remsen St is located in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn. This property is not currently available for sale. 16 Remsen St was last sold on Apr 28, 2022 for $9,995,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 16 Remsen St is $10,200,500.