39 Schermerhorn Street
$5,000,000
MLS# RLS20112876 · Brooklyn Heights
Listed September 8, 2026 · 58 days on the market
6 Beds 4 Baths 2,880 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
A rare opportunity awaits on lovely, tree-lined Schermerhorn Street. Currently configured as a 20-foot-wide three-family townhouse with significant additional FAR for expansion, 39 Schermerhorn Street offers unparalleled versatility for the savvy investor or end-user. Whether you envision a high-income rental portfolio, a boutique luxury condo conversion, or a spectacular single-family mansion, the potential here is limitless.
The expansive lower triplex spans the parlour, garden and basement levels. On the garden floor, an inviting, beamed-ceiling kitchen and living area lead directly to a spacious, sun-drenched rear garden. The parlour level impresses with soaring high ceilings and two king-sized bedrooms. Below, the basement offers the opportunity for additional living space or generous storage.
The upper floors house two bright, floor-through apartments overlooking the garden. The second floor unit has a gracious eat-in kitchen and large living /dining area with a warm bedroom and full bathroom. The third floor unit is currently configured as a 2 bedroom unit with a large living room, kitchen and full bathroom. Throughout the building, the historic character is preserved by hardwood floors and multiple original marble fireplace mantels.
Located in the heart of historic Brooklyn Heights, you are seconds away from the world-class Brooklyn Bridge Park, the iconic Promenade, and the neighborhood’s acclaimed dining and boutique shopping scene. With unmatched transit access—including the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, and R trains just minutes away—the best of New York City is at your doorstep.
This is a rare chance to claim a piece of Brooklyn’s most coveted neighborhood. Contact us today for additional information or to arrange a private showing.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Home features
- Decorative fireplace
- Hardwood floors
- Cooktop
- Breakfast bar
- Built-ins
- Crown molding
- High ceilings
- Private entrance
- Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$27,239 / month
- Principal and interest$25,283
- Property taxes$1,957
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$1,000,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (2.25%)$112,500
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$77,000
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.
About the Building
39 Schermerhorn Street is a 3-story walk-up apartments in Brooklyn Heights, completed in 1852 and home to 3 residential units. It sits within the Brooklyn Heights Historic District.
The closest subway is Borough Hall (2, 3, 4, 5, R), about a 3-minute walk. Columbus Park is roughly 3 minutes away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
- Year Built
- 1852
- Stories
- 3
- Units
- 3
- Building Type
- Walk-Up Apartments
- Historic District
- Brooklyn Heights Historic District
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Location & Nearby
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39 Schermerhorn Street
Subway
- 2345RBorough HallAbout 3 min walk · Accessible
- ACFRJay St-MetroTechAbout 7 min walk · Accessible
- FGBergen StAbout 9 min walk
- 23Hoyt StAbout 10 min walk
Parks
- Columbus ParkAbout 3 min walk
- Korean War Veterans PlazaAbout 7 min walk
- Van Voorhees PlaygroundAbout 8 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- P.S. 261 Zipporiah MillsAbout 9 min walk
- P.S. 29 John M. HarriganAbout 11 min walk
- Success Academy Charter School - Cobble Hill · CharterAbout 11 min walk
High schools
- Brooklyn Frontiers High SchoolAbout 4 min walk
- The Urban Assembly School for Law and JusticeAbout 8 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Brooklyn Law SchoolAbout 3 min walk
- St. Francis CollegeAbout 8 min walk
- New York City College of Technology (CUNY)About 10 min walk
- Long Island University (Brooklyn)About 15 min walk
Museums
- Toy Museum of New YorkAbout 6 min walk
Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.
The Neighborhood
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Walkability
9/10
Public transit
8/10
Schools
7/10
Dining
9/10
Groceries & parks
8/10
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