21 Monroe Place, Unit 5R









21 Monroe Place, Unit 5R, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Description
Bathed in natural light, the home is anchored by rich hardwood floors and a thoughtfully designed open kitchen featuring a charming breakfast nook. Overhead skylights flood the kitchen with sunlight throughout the day, creating an inviting, airy atmosphere rarely...Positioned within a distinguished townhouse on landmarked Monroe Place—one of Brooklyn Heights’ most enchanting, tree-lined streets—this sun-drenched one-bedroom residence offers a refined blend of historic character and contemporary ease.
Bathed in natural light, the home is anchored by rich hardwood floors and a thoughtfully designed open kitchen featuring a charming breakfast nook. Overhead skylights flood the kitchen with sunlight throughout the day, creating an inviting, airy atmosphere rarely found in townhouse living. The bathroom, conveniently located just off the kitchen, is outfitted with a full-size soaking tub. A striking exposed brick wall introduces warmth and texture, while rear-facing windows ensure both privacy and tranquil, open views.
21 Monroe Place is an intimate, self-managed, pet-friendly co-op offering a shared roof deck with stunning city views. Perfectly positioned moments from neighborhood favorites such as Chama Mama, L'Appartement 4F, and the waterfront at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
There is no flip tax. Pied-a-terre, co-purchasing, guarantors are allowed case by case basis.
Ideally located near multiple subway lines—including the R, A, C, F, 2, 3, 4, and 5—this home provides exceptional access to Manhattan and the rest of Brooklyn.
Amenities
21 Monroe Place, Unit 5R
- Top Floor
- Common Roof Deck
- Barbecue Area
- Oversized Windows
- Walk Up
- Laundry in Building
- Western Exposure
- Lowrise
- Brownstone
Location
$5,316 per month
$4,198
$1,118
Property information
21 Monroe Place, Unit 5R
Property Details
- Min. Down Pymt: 10%
- Total Rooms: 2.0
- MLS Type: Co-op
- County: Kings County
- Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2%
Building Information
- Building/Complex: 21 Monroe Pl
- Floor: 5
- Stories: 4
- Residences: 10
- Pet Policy: Allowed
- Pet Policy Details: Pets Allowed
- Year Built: 1899
- Building Age: Pre-war
- Building Type: Townhouse
Property History
21 Monroe Place, Unit 5R
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/02/2026 | Price Change Manual | $699,000 |
| 09/01/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $715,000 |
| 07/22/2026 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 06/17/2026 | Price Change Manual | $715,000 |
| 05/27/2026 | Price Change Manual | $749,999 |
| 05/04/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $765,000 |
| 10/24/2024 | $650,000 +4.1% / yr | |
| 02/21/2012 | Sold RealPlus #3d1a558baa25caa5efe20f407acb16b3584c954c | $390,000 |
| 02/21/2012 | $390,000 +4.0% / yr | |
| 12/19/2011 | Contract Signed RealPlus #3d1a558baa25caa5efe20f407acb16b3584c954c | $399,000 |
| 11/10/2011 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #3d1a558baa25caa5efe20f407acb16b3584c954c | $399,000 |
| 06/02/2004 | $289,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
21 Monroe Place, Unit 5R
APN
3002370053Schools
Near 21 Monroe Place, Unit 5R
This home is within New York City Geographic District #13.
- Rated 7 out of 107/10Emily Warren Roebling School (The)Public · K-5 · 0.3 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 4 out of 104/10Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young WomenPublic · 6-12 · 0.3 mi · Nearby school
- Rated 7 out of 107/10Urban Assembly School For Law And JusticePublic · 9-12 · 0.3 mi · Nearby school
- Rated 4 out of 104/10George Westinghouse Career & Technical Ed High SchoolPublic · 9-12 · 0.4 mi · Choice school
- Rated 4 out of 104/10City Polytechnic High School Of Engineering ArchiPublic · 9-12 · 0.4 mi · Nearby school
- Rated 8 out of 108/10BRIDGES: A SCHOOL FOR EXPLOR-EQUITYPublic · 6-8 · 0.4 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRSt Ann's SchoolPrivate · PK-12 · 0.1 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRPacker Collegiate InstitutePrivate · PK-12 · 0.3 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRBrooklyn Friends SchoolPrivate · PK-12 · 0.4 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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