217 Dean Street

3,780 Sq. Ft.
$992 / Sq. Ft.
3,780
Sq. Ft.
$992
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Built in 1852 by John Doherty and Michael Murray, 217 Dean Street is a quintessential Brooklyn brownstone in the heart of Boerum Hill’s historic landmark district. This light-filled 21-foot wide townhouse comprises four stories plus a full cellar and includes an open and verdant backyard.
Coming home to 217 Dean Street you’ll ascend a tall brownstone stoop to the parlor floor, where the ceilings soar and south facing double-height windows bring sunlight deep into the house throughout the day. The
...Built in 1852 by John Doherty and Michael Murray, 217 Dean Street is a quintessential Brooklyn brownstone in the heart of Boerum Hill’s historic landmark district. This light-filled 21-foot wide townhouse comprises four stories plus a full cellar and includes an open and verdant backyard.

Coming home to 217 Dean Street you’ll ascend a tall brownstone stoop to the parlor floor, where the ceilings soar and south facing double-height windows bring sunlight deep into the house throughout the day. The original newel post and staircase harken back to the house’s origins as an elegant single-family home designed for entertaining and easeful living. Upstairs you’ll find five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two original fireplace mantels, one crafted from marble and the other slate.

On the garden level, the front room is framed by exposed brick and ceiling joists and overlooks the front garden, which comes alive with blooms much of the year. At the rear, the kitchen steps out to a sunny and leafy backyard that feels worlds away from the bustle of Brooklyn — a peaceful retreat for entertaining, barbecuing, or unwinding at the end of the day.

217 Dean Street sits on a quiet tree-lined block at the center of the Brownstone neighborhoods that have made Brooklyn famous. The renowned restaurants, boutiques, parks, and other amenities of Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, Fort Greene and Park Slope are all close by. Several subway lines are just a few blocks away for a quick commute to Manhattan and anywhere in the city. Bring your architect and contractor to this classic Boerum Hill townhouse and make it the backdrop for your next chapter in Brooklyn.
LISTING UPDATED: 06/08/2026 09:36 AM

Property Details for 217 Dean Street

StatusActive
Days on Market14
Taxes$769 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms12.0
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS Type-
Year Built1852
Lot Size2,100 SF
CountyKings County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2%

Location

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Building Information for 217 Dean Street

Stories4Year Built1852Building Size21' x 45'Building Sq. Ft3,780 SFLot Size2,100 SFBuilding Age-Building Type-

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$19,456 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$18,687

Property Taxes

$769

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Property History for 217 Dean Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$3,750,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/26/2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$3,750,000

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Public Records for 217 Dean Street

Taxable ValueLand$47,280Additions$243,900Total$291,180
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,780 SqFtLot Size2,100 SqFtYear Built1915ZoningR6BAPN3001900053

Schools near 217 Dean Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District #15.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 38 The Pacific
PublicPK to 5

Brooklyn High School of the Arts
Public9 to 12

Khalil Gibran International Academy
Public9 to 12

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217 Dean Street is a townhouse for sale in Boerum Hill. This property was listed for sale on May 26, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $3,750,000. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District #15. Nearby schools include P.S. 38 The Pacific, The Math And Science Exploratory School and Brooklyn High School of the Arts. 217 Dean Street is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 3,780 sqft townhouse built in 1852.

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