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557 PACIFIC Street
$3,495,000
MLS# RLS20119119 · Boerum Hill
Listed October 3, 2026 · 29 days on the market
8 Beds 8 Baths 3,780 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
Welcome to 557 Pacific Street, a beautifully preserved FULLY VACANT brownstone in prime Boerum Hill. This stout, extra-wide building is an opportunity to blend the heritage of Brooklyn brownstone living with the convenience of contemporary BK. End-users can transform the entire building into the single-family home of their dreams. Savvy developers can convert to condos, such as a decadent duplex over an expansive triplex.The building is the tallest on the street, standing nearly 44' tall, and boasts an impecable facade. The proud stoop is the best on the block. It sits on an oversized 21-feet wide lot and possesses buildable floor area for expansion, making for near limitless opportunities. The 1910 structure currently spans five levels and 3,780 square feet of livable space. Unused FAR allows an additional 420 square feet for a potential final product with 4,800 square feet of total indoor area to enjoy.The excellent condition of the exterior highlights the key components for a successful renovation. In place are high parlor ceilings of 11'3" and exceptionally tall top floor height of 8'10". Very significant is the presence of a fully dug cellar with 7'3" ceilings already in place. The astute homeowner or developer will also appreciate the original fixtures such as original glass and tile work, built-in cabinetry, a banister in exceptional condition and ornate mantels. Small details with significant importance also include unusually level floors for a townhouse of this age, reducing renovation costs for the next owner.Picture yourself entering a stunning open-concept garden level living room with ceilings soaring 20 feet above. Imagine entering the upper floor extension to find the primary bedroom you've always dreamed of. The south facing facade provides you exceptional light year round and faces a row of immaculate brownstones . The 1,050-square-foot garden is a lush and private outdoor escape - ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Incredible outdoor space with views of historic BK and the towers ascending in DTBK await.Rarely does a property like 557 Pacific Street come to market-with its historic integrity, expansion potential, and location near Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Fort Greene, Cobble Hill and booming Gowanus. Do not miss the unique chance to own a true piece of Brooklyn's architectural legacy and to guide its future.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Platinum Forbes Global Properties.
The fully dug cellar at 557 Pacific Street already has ceilings of 7 feet 3 inches, so the lower level is usable from the start rather than another project. The parlor ceilings measure 11 feet 3 inches and the top floor is 8 feet 10 inches, so the house has volume at both ends of the stack. High ceilings like these give you more freedom with furniture, though they don't make a plan work on their own.
The south-facing facade is the light to plan around. On the winter solstice a south window gets about 8.5 hours of direct sun, from 7:41 AM to 4:07 PM, and about 10 hours at the equinoxes. Nearby buildings can block that, so treat those figures as the open-horizon maximum.
Older trim, stained and etched glass, and tile work survive in this house, along with built-in cabinets and ornate mantels. The listing says the floors are unusually level for a townhouse of this age, which could lower renovation costs for the next owner. I'd look at the mantels and cabinetry in person before planning any work around them.
The 1,050 square foot garden is private, and it's the outdoor space you'll want to plan around, whether for entertaining or for quiet time. A house spread over this many rooms also gives you more separation between floors, though the stairs are part of daily life here.
Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr is about 1 minute on foot and serves the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q and R lines. Nevins St is about 8 minutes away, and South Oxford Park is about 9 minutes on foot.
Quick answers+
Is there private outdoor space?
Yes, there is a 1,050 square foot garden that is private.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the house have?
It has 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms across 3,780 square feet of livable space.
Does the house have a fireplace?
Yes, it has a decorative fireplace.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
- Smoke-free
Home features
- Decorative fireplace
- High ceilings
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Green building
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$19,153 / month
- Principal and interest$17,673
- Property taxes$1,480
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$699,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1.5%)$52,425
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$53,823
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 Platinum Forbes Global Properties
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