Welcome to Unit 1 at 119 Congress Street - a triplex maisonette tucked away of one of Cobble Hill's most coveted streets. Spanning over 3,300 interior square feet and nearly 1,200 square feet of private outdoor space, this residence is a rare opportunity in a premier Cobble Hill landmarked location.
The parlor level sets a dramatic tone with a 25-foot-wide, 50-foot-long expanse designed for living, dining, and entertaining. Details include soaring ceilings, oversized windows, herringbone oak floors, custom millwork, and a marble fireplace. The chef's kitchen overlooks the garden and is anchored by a substantial stone island, La Cornue range, twin Sub-Zero appliances, walnut cabinetry, and full-height marble slab surfaces.
On the garden level, three generously sized bedrooms, including a serene primary suite with a custom dressing room and a spa-inspired bath finished in floor-to-ceiling Carrara marble and Lefroy Brooks fixtures. The fully finished lower level is bright and versatile, offering tall ceilings, natural light, and direct garden access. A marble-clad wet bar, laundry room, and powder room complete this floor. Every level of the home connects seamlessly to the private landscaped yard - an expansive retreat with bluestone patio, lawn, and upper deck.
Unit 1 is finished with white oak herringbone floors, oversized Marvin windows, designer lighting, multi-zone heating and cooling, and solid-core doors. A Virtual Doorman system adds modern convenience to this boutique residence. Located just minutes from Brooklyn Heights, the Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the Borough Hall transit hub, the Maisonette combines historic character, contemporary design, and unmatched outdoor space in the heart of brownstone Brooklyn.
Quick Profile
The neighborhood now known as Cobble Hill was originally settled by Dutch farmers in the mid-1600s. Tucked along the East River, in the heart of Brooklyn, Cobble Hill is known for its welcoming, leafy streets, independent mom-and-pop shops, and 19th century brownstones.
Most of Cobble Hill lies within an historic landmark district, and building heights are restricted to 50 feet, which helps maintain its 19th century atmosphere. Building owners will often split the use of their four- or five-story buildings, occupying several of the top floors and renting out the ground floor as apartments or, conversely, occupying one or more of the lower floors and renting out the top floors. New construction and alterations to existing buildings in the historic district require approval by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, which helps maintain the historic character of the Cobble Hill neighborhood.
Although most housing in Cobble Hill consists of traditional brownstones and brick townhouses,, you will also find churches that have been converted to condos, carriage houses that have become luxury apartments and Victorian school houses that have been converted into lofts.
Court Street and Atlantic Avenue are the main commercial streets in the neighborhood. You will find popular Middle Eastern restaurants on Atlantic Avenue. Court Street is home to casual restaurants, many with outdoor seating, relaxed cafes and hip bars.
Many young professionals and families live in the brownstones, townhouses, and single-family homes that line the leafy streets. Cobble Hill is a great place to live if you work on Wall Street, as you can walk over the Brooklyn Bridge to work.