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Back to the listing5-bedroom house for sale in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook
117 President St, Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11231
- Bathrooms
- —
- Size
- 3,440 ft² (320 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1899: Building details
About this home
House for sale in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Brooklyn: 5 bedrooms, 3,440 ft². Asking price $3,000,000. Built in 1899.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Spacious and versatile, this four-story, two-family townhouse offers five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, two powder rooms, and approximately 3,440 square feet of interior space on a 20 100 lot in the Columbia Street Waterfront District. The owners triplex spans the first three floors, offering beautifully proportioned living spaces that balance townhouse character with everyday functionality. Hardwood floors run throughout much of the residence, while a gas fireplace brings warmth and character to the main living area. A split-system heating and cooling unit provides added comfort on the first floor. The renovated kitchen is designed for serious cooking and effortless gathering, with a large granite-topped island, extensive wood cabinetry and abundant counter space. The appliance package includes a Thermador gas range and refrigerator, a Fisher & Paykel double-drawer dishwasher and a Sharp microwave drawer. An apron-front sink and vented hood complete the space. A separate laundry room offers a stacked washer and dryer, built-in cabinetry and additional counter space. The backyard is a standout - private, landscaped and designed for entertaining. A deck extends the living space outdoors, while a gas fire pit and gas barbecue create a natural setting for outdoor dining, gatherings or quiet evenings at home. The top floor contains a separate two-bedroom apartment, providing flexibility for rental income, guests or extended family. The basement offers plentiful additional storage, including a dedicated storage room, a separate tool room and utility space. Situated at the nexus of Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and Red Hook, the Columbia Street Waterfront District offers tree-lined streets, open skies and a distinct neighborhood feel. Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 6, the waterfront greenway and NYC Ferry service are nearby, along with local favorites including Cafe Spaghetti, Ferdinandos Focacceria, Alma and Jalopy. The Carroll Street F and G subway station provides additional connections throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan. A distinctive Brooklyn townhouse combining generous living space, income-producing flexibility, private outdoor space and access to one of the boroughs most appealing waterfront neighborhoods.
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Roofy listing score
Grade B, 73/100 · Complete
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Details15/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
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- Full points: Size stated2/2
- 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
- Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
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- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 334 words3/3
True cost11/15
- Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
- 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, 3 homes)5/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
Legal10/10
- Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
- Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
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Buying costs
What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.
Compared with the area
Asks $3,000,000, 13% below the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook.
- Median here
- $3,437,500
- 27 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $2,996,250–$4,650,000
- The middle half of listings
- Per ft²
- $872.09 vs $1,259.26
- This home vs the median, 31% lower
Priced in line with similar homes here.
Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.
More about Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red HookLocation
- NeighborhoodCarroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red HookHousing records and complaints
- BoroughBrooklynHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 11231Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for sale in 1123155 homes for sale
- ListingsCarroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Gowanus & Red HookHomes for sale
- ListingsBrooklynHomes for sale
- CityNew YorkHomes for sale
Nearby transit
- Carroll StF G11 min walk
- Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 (NYC Ferry)South Brooklyn St. George15 min walk
- Bergen StF G15 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 15
- Brooklyn Collaborative Studiessecondary, grades 6-12400 m
- The Brooklyn New School, P.S. 146elementary, grades PK-5460 m
- P.S. 029 John M. Harriganelementary, grades PK-5530 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
3 units · 4 floors · built 1899
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)117 President Street · BBL 3-00342-0038 · built 1899 · 3 units
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building
- Open HPD violations
- None
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- None in 2018–2024 tax bills
- Last sale (12-month file)
- No sales in our 12-month file
No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.
See the full building recordPublic NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).
Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.




















































