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861 PRESIDENT Street

$5,995,000

MLS# RLS20113653 · Park Slope

Listed September 9, 2026 · 60 days on the market

5 Beds 4 Baths

About This Property

All open houses are BY APPOINTMENT onlyLocated mid-block on one of Park Slope's most picturesque tree-lined streets, 861 President Street is a beautifully preserved Brownstone offering an exceptional upper triplex with a separate garden unit and a private rear garden. This elegant home is currently configured with five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and one powder room, and seamlessly blends grand proportions and original period details with thoughtful modern updates.The gracious stoop entry opens into a dramatic foyer with soaring 11-foot ceilings and exquisite wood moldings. A grand set of pocket doors leads into the expansive front parlor, where vaulted ceilings, oversized bay windows with functional wood shutters, and a decorative wood mantel create an impressive yet inviting entertaining space.The parlor level continues with a recently renovated chef's kitchen equipped with brand-new Bosch appliances and ample cabinetry and workspace. Beyond the kitchen, the rear parlor features beautiful stained-glass windows and a second decorative wood mantel, offering exceptional flexibility as a formal dining room, second living space, or library. This level also provides direct access to the charming private rear garden, while a conveniently located powder room and laundry complete the floor.The third floor is anchored by a spacious primary bedroom with three south-facing bay windows that fill the room with natural light, as well as a generous walk-in closet. The newly renovated en-suite bathroom features dual sinks, an oversized soaking tub, and luxurious finishes. A sizable additional bedroom with its own walk-in closet is also located on this level.The fourth floor offers two additional bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet, along with a second newly renovated full bathroom featuring the same sophisticated finishes as the bathroom below.Downstairs, the one-bedroom garden apartment features private outdoor space, a full-size washer/dryer, dishwasher, and central HVAC. The floor-through also includes stunning period details including moldings, shutters, floors, and a decorative mantel.Set between 7th and 8th Avenues in the heart of Park Slope, 861 President Street is ideally situated near Prospect Park and Grand Army Plaza, with the neighborhood's renowned restaurants, cafés, boutiques, and shops along 5th and 7th Avenues just moments away. With its exceptional scale, preserved architectural details, modern updates, and private garden, 861 President Street presents a rare opportunity to own a beautifully preserved brownstone in one of Brooklyn's most coveted neighborhoods.

Agent's Note

From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Serhant.

Past the front parlor and its pocket doors, the kitchen sits between that room and the rear parlor, so the parlor level runs as one connected stretch from the entertaining space to the back of the house. The rear parlor can work as a formal dining room, a second living space or a library, and its stained-glass windows and second wood mantel give it its own character. It also opens directly to the private rear garden, which is the part of this floor I'd spend the most time in.

The third floor primary bedroom has three south-facing bay windows, and the listing describes them as bringing in a lot of natural light. From the open-horizon geometry, direct sun through those windows runs about 8.5 hours on the winter solstice, from 7:41 AM to 4:07 PM, and about 6.1 hours on the summer solstice, from 9:55 AM to 4:00 PM. Nearby buildings can block some of it, but the window angle is generous. The room has a walk-in closet and a newly renovated en-suite bath with dual sinks and an oversized soaking tub.

The fourth floor has two more bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet, and a second newly renovated full bathroom. The garden apartment is a separate one-bedroom unit with private outdoor space, a full-size washer/dryer, a dishwasher and central HVAC, so it can serve as a guest space or stand apart from the main house. The chef's kitchen has been recently renovated and includes brand-new Bosch appliances and generous cabinetry, and the building is listed as a green building.

For daily errands, the Park Slope Food Coop is about 4 minutes on foot and 7th Avenue Gourmet about 3 minutes. Grand Army Plaza, served by the 2 and 3, is about 6 minutes away, and Prospect Park is about the same walk.

Quick answers+

Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?

Yes. There's a washer and dryer in the unit, and the garden apartment has a full-size washer/dryer.

Is there private outdoor space?

Yes. There's a private rear garden, a balcony, and private outdoor space of over 60 square feet.

Is the kitchen recently renovated?

Yes. The chef's kitchen was recently renovated and has brand-new Bosch appliances.

Property Features

Policies

  • Pets allowed
  • Smoke-free

Home features

  • Washer/dryer in unit
  • Decorative fireplace
  • Balcony
  • 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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$31,466 / month

  • Principal and interest$30,314
  • Property taxes$1,152

Due at closing

  • Down payment (20%)$1,199,000
  • NYS “mansion tax” (2.25%)$134,888
  • Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$92,323

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.

Location & Nearby

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861 PRESIDENT Street

Subway

  • 23Grand Army PlazaAbout 6 min walk
  • BQ7 AvAbout 7 min walk

Parks

  • Prospect ParkAbout 6 min walk
  • Mount Prospect ParkAbout 10 min walk
  • Brooklyn Botanic GardenAbout 10 min walk

Public schools · Elementary schools

  • P.S. 321 William PennAbout 6 min walk
  • P.S. 282 Park SlopeAbout 7 min walk
  • P.S. 39 Henry BristowAbout 15 min walk

Middle schools

  • I.S. 340About 8 min walk
  • M.S. K266 - Park Place Community Middle SchoolAbout 10 min walk

High schools

  • Park Slope CollegiateAbout 10 min walk
  • Millennium Brooklyn HSAbout 10 min walk

Museums

  • Museum of Contemporary African Diasporian ArtsAbout 21 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

About Park Slope

Brooklyn's premier brownstone neighborhood offering architectural grandeur, top schools, and Prospect Park living.

Walkability

9/10

Public transit

8/10

Schools

10/10

Dining

9/10

Groceries & parks

10/10

Schools in Park Slope

Multiple acclaimed private and public schools combined with strong parent demand make this one of Brooklyn's top education neighborhoods. Nearby Brooklyn Heights adds access to Packer Collegiate and St. Ann's.

Private schools in the area include Berkeley Carroll School, Packer Collegiate Institute, St. Ann's School, Poly Prep Country Day School, Brooklyn Friends School, Saint Saviour Catholic Academy.

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