161 Remsen Street, Unit 4B
Description
Upon entering, you are greeted by beautiful, newly refinished wood floors, oversized windows, a massive entry closet, and 10’ ceilings. The living room features gorgeous built-in shelving, a working wood-burning fireplace, and room for separate living, dining, and office areas - perfect for a work...Welcome home to this bright and spacious, move-in ready home in the heart of Brooklyn Heights! 4B boasts a sizable king-sized bedroom, generously-sized bathroom, and truly ample living and storage space.
Upon entering, you are greeted by beautiful, newly refinished wood floors, oversized windows, a massive entry closet, and 10’ ceilings. The living room features gorgeous built-in shelving, a working wood-burning fireplace, and room for separate living, dining, and office areas - perfect for a work from home setup. The updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a sleek tile backsplash, and a pass-through bar which lends an open flow to the layout.
As you walk toward the bedroom, you’ll find a nicely-sized updated bathroom with a luxury toilet and new vanity. Leave your storage worries behind with 4B’s two large hall closets and a massive walk-in closet in the bedroom, which easily accommodates a king sized bed plus furniture.
161 Remsen is a pet-friendly, 18-unit elevator building that offers a shared roof deck, common laundry, super, and additional private storage in the basement, all located in prime Brooklyn Heights. Enjoy all that this neighborhood has to offer, including the Promenade and Brooklyn Bridge Park, a weekly farmer's market, and fabulous restaurants and bars such as Inga’s, Colonie, L'Apartement 4F, and Habino. You couldn’t ask for an easier commute, with nearly every subway line within a 5 minute walk. The confluence of historic buildings and ease of access to Manhattan make Brooklyn Heights one of the most desirable neighborhoods - come check it out for yourself!
Financing welcome - building is pre-approved by Wells.
Amenities
- Common Roof Deck
- Working Fireplace
- Built-Ins
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Oversized Windows
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
Property Details for 161 Remsen Street, Unit 4B
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 20 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $963 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 3.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
161 Remsen St
Location
Building Information for 161 Remsen Street, Unit 4B
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1Property History for 161 Remsen Street, Unit 4B
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/29/2023 | Sold Manual | $635,000 |
| 06/27/2023 | $635,000 +0.3% / yr | |
| 04/05/2023 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 03/15/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $635,000 |
| 01/06/2023 | $629,000 | |
| 07/14/2022 | $629,000 | |
| 02/02/2018 | $635,000 | |
| 02/02/2018 | $626,500 +4.3% / yr | |
| 07/10/2017 | $659,000 | |
| 06/08/2006 | $385,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 161 Remsen Street, Unit 4B
Schools near 161 Remsen Street, Unit 4B
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Emily Warren Roebling School (The) PublicK to 5 | ||
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters PublicPK to 8 | ||
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY Public9 to 12 | ||
BRIDGES: A SCHOOL FOR EXPLOR-EQUITY Public6 to 8 |
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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