217 Dean Street

Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
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$3,750,000
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5 beds3,780 sqft

217 Dean Street, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11217

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.
TownhouseProperty Type
0.05 acresLot Size
1852Year Built
$992/sq ftPrice per sq ft
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2% CompensationBuyer's Agent
Last updated: 06/10/2026 12:59 PM
168 days on Market
Listing Agents
  1. Paul Murphy

    Paul Murphy

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    P: (718) 986-7509

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  2. Rebecca Navarro

    Rebecca Navarro

    Alternative Listing Agent

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    P: (585) 208-2945

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  3. Carol Wang

    Carol Wang

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (347) 422-7652

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217 Dean Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $769 / month
  • Total Rooms: 12.0

Building Information

  • Stories: 4
  • Year Built: 1852
  • Building Size: 21' x 43'
  • Building Sq. Ft: 3,612 SF
  • Lot Size: 2,100 SF

Property History

217 Dean Street

DateEventPrice
May 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$3,750,000
DateEventPrice
05/26/2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$3,750,000

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Public records

217 Dean Street

Total Finished SqFt

3,780 SqFt

Lot Size

2,100 SqFt

Year Built

1915

Zoning

R6B

APN

3001900053

Schools

Near 217 Dean Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District #15.

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More information about 217 Dean Street, Boerum Hill

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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