Inside this sun-kissed sanctuary, tall ceilings with crown molding soar above the sunken living room with sunny southern and western exposures. Refinished hardwood floors and oversized windows with original pocket shutters add a touch of history to the home. A gracious foyer flanked by two huge closets and a graceful archway presents a warm welcome into this incredible home. Step down to the expansive living/dining room for comfortable relaxation and lively entertaining alongside an elegant wood-burning fireplace trimmed with exposed brick. The renovated open kitchen impresses with white cabinetry, marble countertops, tile backsplash, new flooring, and stainless steel appliances. The serene bedroom boasts designer wallcoverings and western outlooks. Head to the updated windowed bathroom to discover a large tub/shower, console sink and handsome tile work.
25 Remsen Street is a grand brownstone mansion built in 1865 by prominent Brooklyn resident and shipping magnate Isaac F. Chapman. Chapman and partner Benjamin Flint built all the houses along the east side of Montague Terrace, and Chapman resided in No. 13 until his death in 1895. Later converted to six co-op apartments, this beautifully maintained, self-managed and pet friendly boutique building includes basement storage.
This coveted Brooklyn Heights Historic District neighborhood is filled with world-class dining, shopping and breathtaking waterfront outdoor space while offering easy access to Dumbo, BoCoCa , Downtown and Fort Greene. Enjoy an afternoon on the famed Brooklyn Heights Promenade or head to sprawling Brooklyn Bridge Park for outstanding events and recreation. BAM, City Point BKLYN, Atlantic Terminal, and Barclays Center are all within reach, and transportation options abound, with R, 2/3, 4/5, A/C and F trains, excellent bus service, CitiBikes , the BQE and East River crossings all nearby.
Quick Profile
Brooklyn Heights was Manhattan’s first suburb. The Brooklyn Bridge is a neighborhood draw, offering some of the most beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline, as well as an easily walkable means of commuting into the City. Montague Street has been the main commercial street in Brooklyn Heights since the 1800s, but it is not overly commercialized. Smaller shops help maintain the small neighborhood feel of Brooklyn Heights.
The quaint cobblestoned side streets highlight the historic feel to this lovely, vibrant neighborhood that is filled with exciting and innovative restaurants, stores that have those perfect home decor items, that little black dress you love, and your favorite dry cleaner is right around the corner. Brooklyn Heights is your perfect city within the City.
There are apartments, condos, and co-ops that resulted from the conversion of pre-war residential hotels. The townhouses in Brooklyn Heights are often five stories, instead of the three stories found elsewhere. You’ll also find row houses and stunning single family mansions. Due to the three protected historic districts, opportunities for new construction are limited, and the appearance of the neighborhood seems frozen in the era when these buildings were originally constructed.
Renowned public and private schools make the neighborhood attractive to young families with school-age children. The neighborhood is generally “kid-friendly,” with parks, playgrounds, and quiet streets where kids can still play safely.