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243 KANE Street
$8,500,000
MLS# RLS20099873 · Cobble Hill
Listed July 6, 2026 · 128 days on the market
5 Beds 4 Baths 4,500 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
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Built in 1901, during a period when Brooklyn's finest brownstones were being designed with greater scale, natural light, and more livable floor plans, 243 Kane Street is a 24-foot-wide residence on one of Cobble Hill's most iconic blocks. Constructed at the turn of the century, the home reflects an era when craftsmanship, proportion, and permanence were central to residential design. Five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, five decorative fireplaces, and soaring 11-foot ceilings on both the parlor and primary suite floors create a sense of volume seldom encountered within the borough's historic housing stock. Renovated and updated over time, the residence is prepared for immediate enjoyment while inviting fresh energy and perspective to complement its storied interiors. The appeal of 243 Kane Street extends beyond dimensions and layout. It occupies a meaningful place within Cobble Hill, a neighborhood valued as much for its character and continuity as for its architecture. Few areas of New York have balanced preservation and evolution with such success. More than a landmark brownstone, this home offers the chance to preserve its history while shaping its future.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Corcoran Group.
The outdoor space here includes a private garden and a separate private outdoor space of more than 60 square feet. In the city, a garden you can use without leaving the property is a real amenity, and this house has one.
The house was built in 1901 and has five bedrooms and 4,500 square feet. The parlor and primary suite floors both have 11-foot ceilings, which give the rooms volume and more flexibility in how you furnish them. Five decorative fireplaces are part of the character here.
The washer and dryer are in the unit. Central air and a green building designation round out the practical side of the house.
The house is on Kane Street in Cobble Hill, and pets are allowed. It's a smoke-free home.
Quick answers+
Is there private outdoor space?
Yes. The house has a private garden and a separate private outdoor space of more than 60 square feet.
Does the house have in-unit laundry?
Yes. It has a washer and dryer in the unit.
Does the house have fireplaces?
Yes. It has five decorative fireplaces.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
- Smoke-free
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- Central air
- Fireplace
- Private garden
- Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Green building
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$44,351 / month
- Principal and interest$42,981
- Property taxes$1,370
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$1,700,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (2.25%)$191,250
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$130,900
Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
The Neighborhood
About Brooklyn
Cobble Hill is covered by our Brooklyn guide.
A dynamic borough offering architecturally significant residences, world-class culture, and an unmatched creative energy.
Walkability
9/10
Public transit
8/10
Schools
7/10
Dining
9/10
Groceries & parks
8/10
Gallery
Property Photos
Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group
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