40 Remsen Street, Unit 1

40 Remsen St
Brooklyn Heights

$689,000
Price
Studio
Beds
698 Sq. Ft.
$987 / Sq. Ft.
698
Sq. Ft.
$987
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

This exceptional Brooklyn Heights property redefines the meaning of a studio. Located on a leafy street, less than a block away from the Brooklyn Promenade, in a gracious 25' wide brownstone, the expansive triple mint garden apartment would be the ideal pied-a-terre or full-time residence. With a nod to a discerning collector, the apartment features are like no other, with a full-sized high-end stainless-steel kitchen with top-notch European appliances, to a contemporary Murano chandelier over the...This exceptional Brooklyn Heights property redefines the meaning of a studio. Located on a leafy street, less than a block away from the Brooklyn Promenade, in a gracious 25' wide brownstone, the expansive triple mint garden apartment would be the ideal pied-a-terre or full-time residence. With a nod to a discerning collector, the apartment features are like no other, with a full-sized high-end stainless-steel kitchen with top-notch European appliances, to a contemporary Murano chandelier over the dining alcove, a wood burning fireplace, with a ceramic tile surround by Eliel Saarinen and a cleverly hidden custom Murphy bed for guests. It is the perfect room for hosting family and friends for a pizza party or an elegant dinner. Beyond the entry foyer, a vintage weighted metal sliding door leads to the private portion of the apartment, with a large comfortable bathroom, a beautiful antique clawfoot bath for soaking, a hidden all-in-one washer/dryer, a sleeping alcove with a 19th century Italian brass chandelier, and an abundance of open storage. 40 Remsen Street is a 9-unit co-op with a perfectly preserved paneled entry foyer with William Morris wallpaper and fireplace. The building a dedicated storage unit in the basement for each apartment. Historic Brooklyn Heights is uniquely situated with the best views in New York, access to Brooklyn Bridge Park, a multitude of subway lines, ferry service and a variety of restaurants and shopping, minutes away from Manhattan. It is city living at its very finest.
  1. Listed by Catherine Allen Leung Tanabe • Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC
    P: (917)-446-4359 cleung@bhsusa.com
  2. Listed by Margaret Ann Monsor • Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC
    P: (917)-751-5202 mmonsor@bhsusa.com

Property Details for 40 Remsen Street, Unit 1

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LISTING UPDATED: 06/14/2026 12:09 PM

Property Details for 40 Remsen Street, Unit 1

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20085230
Days on Market61
Pet Policy-
Taxes-
Maintenance$1,359 / month
Min. Down Pymt20%
Total Rooms2.0
Property TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCo-op
Year Built1900
CountyKings County

Building

40 Remsen St

10 Units4 StoriesBuilt in 1900
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC
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Building Information for 40 Remsen Street, Unit 1

Building/Complex40 Remsen StFloor-Stories4Residences10Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1900Building AgePre-war

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$4,792 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,433

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,359

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Property Information for 40 Remsen Street, Unit 1

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Brooklyn Heights
  • Stories Total: 5
  • Exposures: North
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning Description: R6
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0026
  • Tax Deduction Percent: 52.00%
  • Tax Block: 00251
  • Flip Tax Type: Percent
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $2
  • Building Tax Lot: 0026
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 0.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 698.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
Building Information
  • Building Features: Storage
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Exterior Features: BuildingRoofDeck
  • Building Laundry Features: Other
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Building Pets Allowed Comments: WITH BOARD APPROVAL
  • Building Pool Features: None
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: false
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • Common Interest: Stock Cooperative
  • Number Of Shares: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: WalkUp
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Other
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features: Storage
  • Dining Type: Alcove
  • Kitchen Condition: Excellent
  • Floor Number: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Cooling: No
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, InUnit
  • Bathroom Condition: Excellent
  • ElevatorsTotal: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 9
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Attendance Type: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed Comments: WITH BOARD APPROVAL

Property History for 40 Remsen Street, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jun 5, 2026

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20085230

$689,000—
Apr 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20085230

$749,500—
Jun 6, 2013

Sold

BKMLS #370928

$182,908——
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/05/2026

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20085230

$689,000
04/17/2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20085230

$749,500
06/06/2013

Sold

BKMLS #370928

$182,908

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 40 Remsen Street, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
APN3002510026

Schools near 40 Remsen Street, Unit 1

This home is within New York City Geographic District #13.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Emily Warren Roebling School (The)
Public - K to 5
DESIGN WORKS
Public - 9 to 10
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters
Public - PK to 8
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Emily Warren Roebling School (The)
PublicK to 5

DESIGN WORKS
Public9 to 10

Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters
PublicPK to 8

GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 40 Remsen Street, Unit 1, Brooklyn Heights

40 Remsen Street, Unit 1 is a co-op for sale in Brooklyn Heights. This property was listed for sale on April 17, 2026 by Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC, it's currently listed at $689,000. It has been on the market for a total of 61 days and was last sold on June 6, 2013. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District #13. Nearby schools include Emily Warren Roebling School (The), DESIGN WORKS and Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters. 40 Remsen Street, Unit 1 is a 0-bed, 1-bath, 698 sqft co-op built in 1900.

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