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265 Hoyt Street

Gowanus, Brooklyn | Kane Street & Degraw Street

10 Rooms4 Beds3.5 Baths3,200 Square FeetMulti-Family

$4,388,000
floors / apts3 / 2
Lot Size20'x78'
Built Size20'x43'
ZoneR6B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$12,084
Price Per SF
$1,371

Outdoor space and views

  • Terrace

Building Amenities

  • Garden
  • Roof Deck

Property Description for 265 Hoyt Street

All showings are by appointment only Are you looking for classic townhouse character combined with light-filled modern touches? Do you feel like outdoor space and off-street parking are a far-fetched fantasy? Can't quite find a true move-in ready home? Buckle up - this may be 'the one'. This luxurious two-family home sits at the crossroads of the best Brooklyn has to offer. Currently configured as an owner's duplex with an attached garage over a guest duplex, this stunning townhouse was gut-renovated by the current owners and configured to make the most of the location and exposures. Private outdoor spaces are a highlight, with a kitchen terrace perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails, and a roof deck for tanning in private on those hot summer days. Step inside to discover sun-filled interiors, multiple exposures, and beautiful neighborhood views from the oversized windows. The main floor seamlessly flows from the living room to the kitchen and dining area, and on to the garden terrace, making it the perfect entertaining space. And the eat-in kitchen is an absolute masterpiece, complete with a marble sink and counters, a modern induction stove, steam oven, and dishwasher. Meanwhile, custom cabinets provide storage for all your essentials. Two bedrooms and two full bathrooms occupy the upper level, with floor-to-ceiling windows, skylights, and a stunning windowed staircase to ensure brilliant daylight illuminates your home. Custom closets are featured in the bedrooms, a full-size washer/dryer in the primary, along with a deep soaking tub in the guest bathroom. But the pièce de résistance is the sunlit spa-like primary ensuite, which features a most generous shower and marble-topped double vanity, The lower duplex has a modern kitchen with clean lines and an open plan layout, making it ideal for friends and family. Configured with a full bathroom, powder room, and laundry, it provides great flexibility, either as a guest suite, a rental, or connected with the upper duplex via the central staircase to make an incredible single-family home. Thoughtfully renovated and move-in ready, this exquisite townhouse is an urban oasis offering unparalleled style and function, all just a few stops from downtown Manhattan. Multiple split units manage internal temperatures, and sunlight streams into every floor. Meanwhile, the attached garage ensures you never need to worry about parking, with enough space for a standard-size SUV and much more. Don't miss your chance to make this your home and see why Carroll Gardens is one of the most livable neighborhoods in the city. Ideally located one block from Smith Street, where you'll find local favorites such as Bar Béte for fine dining, Barely Disfigured for cocktails, and Malai for sensational ice cream treats. Prince Street Pizza has just arrived to compete with the local fixtures, so we have pizza options like no other here. Gowanus is full of vibrant new energy, and the F/G train keeps you within easy reach of Manhattan and Williamsburg. Showing by appointment only. Broker/owner.

Listing History for 265 Hoyt Street

Now
06/18/2026
$4,388,000
Initial Price by Rob Schlederer
Compass
2026

Building Details for 265 Hoyt Street

OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1899
Floors/Apts3/2
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Carroll St
0.26 miles
Bergen St
0.28 miles

Citi Bike

Degraw St & Hoyt St
0.01 miles
Degraw St & Smith St
0.14 miles

Gowanus | Brooklyn

Quick Profile

Gowanus is a colorful neighborhood with an industrial aesthetic, tree-lined streets, historic structures, as well as luxury condos and rental buildings. It has a great art scene, fantastic eateries and bars and a 1.8-mile canal that snakes through most of the neighborhood. The variety of elements make it a desirable place to live.  

The neighborhood is on the crest of a major change due to a recently passed rezoning plan that will allow more residential construction. Especially around the Gowanus Canal where construction was once prohibited. The plan will bring new jobs, affordable housing, and create a neighborhood with walkable green spaces and amenities. It’s safe to say that change is coming to Gowanus.  

Gowanus is bounded by Hoyt Street to the west, 4th Avenue to the east, Warren Street, Baltic Street and Wycoff Street to the north, and Gowanus Expressway to the south.

The neighborhood is named after Gouwane, a chief in the Canarsie Indian tribe. His name, according to the history books, translates to “the sleeper.” Other historic accounts say that the Gowanus name comes from the Dutch word gouwee, which translates to the word bay. Based on early New York History surrounding Dutch settlers and native tribes, both accounts seem plausible. 

Gowanus began development as far back as the 1630s when the Dutch arrived. They began building farms and soon realized the marshy lands they settled were not the best for growing crops and farming. They began damming up certain areas of the land with hopes of creating better soil and powering their windmills. This was the beginning of the formation of the Gowanus canal.

The natural estuary was once brimming with oysters and fish. But in the 1800s, the canal was turned into an industrial and transportation waterway. In the mid 1900’s, industrial factories like manufactured gas plants, paper mills, and other businesses opened along the canal and casually polluted the water. It’s cleanup efforts have come a long way but there is still much work to be done. 

The newly approved Gowanus rezoning plan has caused lots of buzz this year. Mayor Bill DeBlasio's plan will rezone 82 blocks which will pave the way for an estimated 8,500 new apartments, 3,000 of which would be offered to low and moderate-income New Yorkers. The plan includes major improvements to the local infrastructure. Although the rezoning plan might not create a housing boom today or tomorrow, proponents say the rezoning sets the stage for major growth in Gowanus in the decades to come.

The F, G, D, N, R, and W subway lines service the Gowanus neighborhood.

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