NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $6,355,000 - $10,908,012

6 Beds
5 Baths
6,500 Sq Ft
$1,307/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • River View
  • Pre War Building
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • P.S. 8 The Emily Warren Roebling School (Robert Fulton) Rated A
  • Central Air
  • 2-minute walk to Brooklyn Heights Promenade

About This Home

As of August 2023

Located on one of the most exquisite blocks in Brooklyn Heights, 16 Remsen Street is a magnificent five-story townhouse that boasts an impressive 26-foot width, finished cellar, and four outdoor spaces. The stunning home, spanning over 6,500 square feet, offers six bedrooms, five bathrooms, and numerous formal and casual eating, dining, and entertaining spaces.

The grand home's public gathering areas are perfect for lavish entertaining and intimate gatherings alike, with highlights including a wine tasting room with a 2,500 bottle wine cellar, a sprawling white Carrara marble kitchen, a casual living and dining room, and a landscaped brick patio and garden. The parlor floor is particularly impressive, featuring two fireplaces and a fully equipped entertaining kitchen, while the fifth floor screening room offers breathtaking city views.

The gracious bedroom floors are equally impressive, with a third-floor master suite boasting two dressing rooms, a balcony, and a library with a gas fireplace, and a fourth floor with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The fifth floor, with its stunning original stained glass skylight, offers flexible uses with a huge media room, a separate office or additional bedroom, a full bathroom, and wet bar.

Additional luxuries of this remarkable home include two laundry rooms, abundant closets and built-in storage, garden and terrace irrigation systems, wiring for internet and audio/visual components, and multi-zone heat and air conditioning systems. Built in 1845 and renovated with outstanding detail and craftsmanship, 16 Remsen Street is undoubtedly one of the true treasures of this coveted neighborhood. Not to be missed, the highlight of the home is the incredible roof deck, boasting breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, the waters of NY Harbor, and the green spaces of Brooklyn Bridge Park

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Corey Mittenthal

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties License #10401295374 Listed on: 06/27/2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties

Co-Listed By

Brian Meier

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties License #10301221717

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1852

Lot Details

  • 2,218 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 26.25 x 84.5

Property Views

  • River
  • City

Home Design

  • Pre War Building

Interior Spaces

  • 6,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air

Community Details

  • 2 Units
  • Brooklyn Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 6/27/23
  • Tax Block 00251

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1852

Lot Details

2,218 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2023-06-27

Listing Details

  • Property SubType: Multi Family
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Neighborhood: Brooklyn Heights
  • Architectural Style: Prewar
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 6500.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms Integer: 5
  • Bedrooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • View: City, River
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area: 2218.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 26.25 x 84.5

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Units: 2
  • Total Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1852

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 00251

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2022
Sold by
16Remsenstreet Llc and Sajfe 16 Remsen Llc
Bought by
Rsa888 Llc
Current Estimated Value
$8,495,004

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2018
Sold by
Leitner Joel and Leitner Susan
Bought by
16Remsenstreet Llc and Sajfe 16 Remsen Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2000
Sold by
Thayer Bradley Read and Darby Florence Thayer
Bought by
Leitner Joel and Leitner Susan C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
7.62%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rsa888 Llc $9,995,000 --
Rsa888 Llc $9,995,000 --
Rsa888 Llc $9,995,000 --
16Remsenstreet Llc -- --
16Remsenstreet Llc -- --
16Remsenstreet Llc -- --
Leitner Joel $10,150,000 First American Title Ins Co
Leitner Joel $10,150,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Leitner Joel $1,100,000
Closed Leitner Joel $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/23/2023 08/23/23 Rented $22,000 -20.0% --
06/27/2023 06/27/23 For Rent $27,500 -- --
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $40,336 $487,500 $74,580 $412,920
2024 $40,336 $489,180 $74,580 $414,600
2023 $38,162 $487,500 $74,580 $412,920
2022 $35,389 $450,000 $74,580 $375,420
2021 $37,307 $493,560 $74,580 $418,980
2019 $34,710 $475,800 $74,580 $401,220
2018 $31,921 $156,590 $28,075 $128,515
2017 $30,114 $147,727 $28,904 $118,823
2016 $29,532 $147,727 $30,351 $117,376
2015 $16,809 $142,484 $29,746 $112,738
2014 $16,809 $138,271 $33,989 $104,282
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS10895236

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 00251-0013

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