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265 State Street PH04
$4,950,000
MLS# RLS20120353 · Boerum Hill
Listed October 11, 2026 · 18 days on the market
4 Beds 4 Baths 2,349 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
Penthouse Four at The Boerum is a rare townhouse in the sky—an exceptional four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath residence spanning 2,349 square feet, with soaring ceilings, extraordinary natural light, and 1,600 square feet of private outdoor space.
Perched at the very top of the building, this northwest corner penthouse is filled with light throughout the day. Expansive windows frame open city and harbor views, while the western exposure captures spectacular sunsets over the Manhattan skyline.
The home has a wonderful sense of scale and flow, with high ceilings, beautifully proportioned rooms, and natural light moving through the residence throughout the day. The great room anchors the home, with dramatic corner windows and an effortless connection to the dining area and kitchen—equally suited to quiet everyday living or entertaining.
Then, in true townhouse fashion, a beautiful staircase leads you upstairs to an extraordinary private rooftop retreat: 1,600 square feet of outdoor space surrounded by a living green wall and open views across New York City.
This is outdoor living on a completely different scale. There is room to dine, entertain, garden, lounge in the sun, enjoy a quiet morning coffee, or gather with friends as the sun sets behind the Manhattan skyline.
Tucked into the terrace is a private windowed office—a wonderfully unexpected space above the city. Whether used for writing, reading, creative work, or simply as a quiet place to think, it offers an inspiring setting just steps from the garden. For those with a passion for gardening, this versatile space could also be transformed into a beautiful greenhouse, creating a year-round garden sanctuary above the city.
Back inside, the primary suite is tucked away down a private corridor, creating a peaceful retreat with sweeping views across Manhattan and the harbor to the Statue of Liberty. A striking green library, painted in a shade reminiscent of Lady Liberty herself, beautifully frames the iconic view beyond. Currently enjoyed as a library, this remarkable room can easily be returned to its original purpose as a fourth bedroom, complete with its own en-suite bathroom, closet, and dressing area.
Three additional bedrooms, including the primary suite, beautifully appointed baths, and thoughtful spaces throughout complete a home that feels both expansive and intimate—a true townhouse experience high above Brooklyn.
All of this sits in the heart of Boerum Hill, surrounded by Brooklyn’s beautiful brownstone neighborhoods, acclaimed restaurants, shopping, parks, and exceptional transportation.
Private parking located on the building’s second floor—just an elevator ride away—is available for purchase separately. A private storage unit is also available for purchase separately.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Compass.
A concierge, a gym and a roof deck are part of 265 State Street, and PH04 sits at the top of the building. The apartment has 2,349 square feet across four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
The 1,600 square feet of private outdoor space is the main reason to look closely at this home. Part of it is a rooftop reached by a staircase from the main level, with a living green wall and open views across the city. The listing describes room to dine, garden or lounge, and a windowed office tucked into the terrace, which is an unusual place to work.
The home has a western exposure, so the sunsets over the Manhattan skyline are part of its appeal. With an open horizon, a window facing west can get direct sun from about 1:11 PM to 8:07 PM on the June solstice, and from about 12:34 PM to 4:07 PM on the December solstice. Nearby buildings can block that light.
The great room has corner windows and connects to the dining area and kitchen, so the main living space stays open to both. The kitchen has granite counters, stainless steel appliances, a range, a refrigerator and a dishwasher. The primary suite sits down a private corridor, and the green library can be returned to a fourth bedroom with its own en-suite bath, closet and dressing area. Marble floors, central air and walk-in closets run through the home, so the daily setup is covered from the start.
The washer and dryer are in the unit, which matters more day to day than it sounds. The building also has an elevator, garage parking and a package room, which covers much of the practical side of living here. Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts is about 4 minutes on foot for the A, C and G trains, and Brooklyn Fare and Hashi are each about 1 to 2 minutes away. Columbus Park is about 7 minutes on foot.
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Quick answers+
Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?
Yes. There's a washer and dryer in the unit.
Is there private outdoor space?
Yes. The home has more than 60 square feet of private outdoor space, and the terrace totals about 1,600 square feet, including a rooftop reached by a staircase.
Are pets allowed in the building?
Yes. Cats and dogs are allowed.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Cats and dogs allowed
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- Central air
- Marble floors
- Dishwasher
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless steel appliances
- Entrance foyer
- Granite counters
- Walk-in closets
- Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
- Deck
- Terrace
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Bike room
- Concierge
- Elevator
- Garage parking
- Laundry in building
- Package room
Wellness and recreation
- Children's playroom
- Gym
- Recreation room
- Resident lounge
Outdoor space
- Roof deck
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
The rate is a placeholder, not a quote. Enter the one your lender gives you.
$31,423 / month
- Principal and interest$25,030
- Common charges$3,026
- Property taxes$3,366
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$990,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1.5%)$74,250
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$76,230
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.
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Listing Courtesy of Compass
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