39 Schermerhorn Street
39 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Description
The expansive lower triplex spans the parlour, garden and basement levels....A rare opportunity awaits on lovely, tree-lined Schermerhorn Street. Currently configured as a 20-foot-wide three-family townhouse with significant additional FAR for expansion, 39 Schermerhorn Street offers unparalleled versatility for the savvy investor or end-user. Whether you envision a high-income rental portfolio, a boutique luxury condo conversion, or a spectacular single-family mansion, the potential here is limitless.
The expansive lower triplex spans the parlour, garden and basement levels. On the garden floor, an inviting, beamed-ceiling kitchen and living area lead directly to a spacious, sun-drenched rear garden. The parlour level impresses with soaring high ceilings and two king-sized bedrooms. Below, the basement offers the opportunity for additional living space or generous storage.
The upper floors house two bright, floor-through apartments overlooking the garden. The second floor unit has a gracious eat-in kitchen and large living /dining area with a warm bedroom and full bathroom. The third floor unit is currently configured as a 2 bedroom unit with a large living room, kitchen and full bathroom. Throughout the building, the historic character is preserved by hardwood floors and multiple original marble fireplace mantels.
Located in the heart of historic Brooklyn Heights, you are seconds away from the world-class Brooklyn Bridge Park, the iconic Promenade, and the neighborhood’s acclaimed dining and boutique shopping scene. With unmatched transit access—including the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, and R trains just minutes away—the best of New York City is at your doorstep.
This is a rare chance to claim a piece of Brooklyn’s most coveted neighborhood. Contact us today for additional information or to arrange a private showing.
Amenities
39 Schermerhorn Street
- Exposed Brick
- Decorative Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Columns
- Private Entrance
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Walk Up
- Breakfast Bar
- Breakfast Nook
- Windowed Bathroom
- Northern Exposure
- Voice Intercom
- Basement
- Cooktop
- Full Basement
- Southeastern Exposure
- Lowrise
- Brownstone
Open Houses
Location
Listing Courtesy of: Barbara Wilding (Listing Agent, Compass), Lisa Lambert (Alternative Listing Agent, Compass), Lucy Bekheet (Alternative Listing Agent, Compass).
$28,650 per month
$26,693
$1,957
Property information
39 Schermerhorn Street
Property Details
- Taxes: $1,957 / month
- Total Rooms: 10.0
- County: Kings County
- Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
Building Information
- Stories: 3
- Residences: 3
- Year Built: 1852
- Building Size: 20' x 36'
- Building Sq. Ft: 2,160 SF
- Lot Size: 1,435 SF / 20' x 72'
- Building Age: Pre-war
- Building Type: Townhouse
Property History
39 Schermerhorn Street
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $5,000,000 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $5,000,000 |
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $5,000,000 |
| 08/06/2026 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 04/25/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $5,000,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
39 Schermerhorn Street
Total Finished SqFt
2,880 SqFtLot Size
1,435 SqFtYear Built
1901Zoning
C62AAPN
3002680002Schools
Near 39 Schermerhorn Street
This home is within New York City Geographic District #15.
- Rated 5 out of 105/10Zipporiah MillsPublic · PK-5 · 0.3 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 4 out of 104/10School For International StudiesPublic · 6-12 · 0.4 mi · Nearby school
- Rated 1 out of 101/10Brooklyn Frontiers High SchoolPublic · 9-12 · 0.2 mi · Nearby school
- Rated 8 out of 108/10Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High SchoolPublic · 9-12 · 0.4 mi · Nearby school
- Rated 2 out of 102/10Cobble Hill School of American StudiesPublic · 9-12 · 0.4 mi · Nearby school
- Rated 3 out of 103/10Khalil Gibran International AcademyPublic · 9-12 · 0.7 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRA Fantis SchoolPrivate · PK-8 · 0.1 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRPacker Collegiate InstitutePrivate · PK-12 · 0.1 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRBrooklyn Heights Montessori SchoolPrivate · PK-8 · 0.2 mi · Nearby school
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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