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168 Bergen St
Comps
Listing Notes
168 Bergen Street is a completely renovated townhouse on one of Brooklyn's most sought-after tree-lined streets in the Boerum Hill Historic District. Originally built in the 1850s by William Alexander and James Hughes, this 22-foot-wide house retains its original 19th-century facade and is approximately 4, 400 square feet, featuring 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. The setback and wide stoop entrance lead to the parlor floor, which serves as the main living and entertaining space, with a beautifully proportioned living room, an elegant curved staircase, and an open kitchen with a marble counter and backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a center island, and a dining area with a built-in banquette. Access the back terrace through two large custom glass doors that overlook the incredible park-like garden with lush, mature landscaping for ultimate privacy. The spacious primary suite occupies the entire third floor, complete with a dressing room, a walk-in closet, and a luxurious en-suite bath with a glass shower, a soaker tub, dual sinks, and much more. Three well-appointed guest bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a central sitting room comprise the second floor, allowing for exceptional flexibility to meet your needs. The garden level offers an additional guest suite plus a large versatile space suitable for a home theater or an additional living room. Floor-to-ceiling accordion doors open to the expansive yard, enhancing the indoor/outdoor living experience. Additional highlights include a skylight that floods the home with natural light, herringbone floors, and a finished basement/gym with a wine cellar and a laundry room.
Market Insights
$1773/sqft vs a nearby median of $1438/sqft.
- +23% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 4,400 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 15.2% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
- Transit access+$158k +2.5%
- Pre-war character+$158k +2.5%
- Days-on-market gravity−$32k −0.5%
Property Read
The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 72 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Mar 1, 2026
- Photos
- 26 photos
- Property type
- townhomes
- Status
- for sale
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1910
- Stories
- 3
- Total units
- 1
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 3,520 sqft
- Lot size
- 2,208 sqft
- Land use
- One and two family buildings
- Building class
- A4
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
8 total recorded against the building
1 total recorded
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 11217
- Illegal Parking8,569
- Noise - Residential1,359
- HEAT/HOT WATER1,322
- Noise - Street/Sidewalk1,230
- Noise795
Recent DOB
- Sep 23, 2011V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
- Dec 1, 2010V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
- Feb 27, 2009V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE
- Feb 27, 2009V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE
Recent HPD
- Nov 4, 2016Class I · §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITE...
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