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1-bedroom apartment for sale in Brooklyn Heights

39 Remsen St Apt 4A, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11201

$945,000
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Asking price $945,000. Built in 1899.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to 39 Remsen Street, 4A, a beautifully appointed one-bedroom, one-bathroom co-op in the heart of Brooklyn Heights. Thoughtfully renovated while preserving the home's remarkable original details dating back to the 1870s, seamlessly blending historic charm with modern touches. 10ft soaring ceilings and an original grand pocket door frame the entrance to the expansive living room. Elegant and full of character, the home features original crown molding, hardwood floors, and an ornate wooden mantel surrounding a functioning wood-burning fireplace. Three oversized south-facing windows span the living room and bedroom, flooding the home with beautiful natural light throughout the day. Original wood shutters fold back into the window frames, adding warmth and character to the grand floor-to-ceiling windows. Through two original large wood doors, you enter the oversized primary bedroom, which features two large closets and abundant natural light. The home's kitchen and bathroom have both been thoughtfully renovated, with skylights in each bringing even more light into these beautifully updated spaces. 39 Remsen Street is one of Brooklyn Heights' most storied residential buildings and is the neighborhood's oldest purpose-built apartment house, dating to the 1870s. Built by George L. Morse, the first president of the Franklin Trust Company, the building is a true piece of Brooklyn history. Ideally situated on one of Brooklyn Heights' most coveted tree-lined streets, the building is just down the street from Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Residents enjoy a part-time superintendent and dedicated basement storage for each shareholder. The neighborhood's beloved restaurants, cafes, and shops are all close by, including L'Appartement 4F and Sahadi's on nearby Atlantic Avenue, while Borough Hall offers convenient access to multiple subway lines.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 63/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Details13/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 292 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1899, 15 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Compared with the area

Asks $945,000, 22% above the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Brooklyn Heights.

Median here
$775,000
18 listings, last 90 days

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Location

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Nearby transit

  • Clark St2 37 min walk
  • Court StR7 min walk
  • Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 (NYC Ferry)South Brooklyn St. George8 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 13

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The building

15 units · 4 floors · built 1899

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

39 Remsen Street · BBL 3-00247-0009 · built 1899 · 15 units

Roofy building score 98/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
$1,275,000 on Jun 25, 2026

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.