The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
39 Schermerhorn St
Listing Notes
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 accessincluding the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, and R trains just minutes awaythe 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.
Market Insights
$1736/sqft vs a nearby median of $2290/sqft.
- -24% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 2,880 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 42.4% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.
- Transit access+$265k +4.0%
- Pre-war character+$166k +2.5%
- High-density walkability+$132k +2.0%
- Visible condition issues−$66k −1.0%
Property Read
The asking price per square foot is below the nearby median, which can be worth a closer comp check.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 17 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 25, 2026
- Photos
- 17 photos
- Property type
- multi family
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Aug 5, 1985 · $520,000
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1901
- Stories
- 3
- Total units
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,880 sqft
- Lot size
- 1,435 sqft
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildings
- Building class
- C0
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
0 total recorded against the building
0 total recorded
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 11201
- Illegal Parking15,414
- Noise - Residential4,953
- Noise - Street/Sidewalk1,563
- HEAT/HOT WATER1,301
- Vendor Enforcement1,105
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