126 2nd St is a 2-family Victorian townhouse that was reimagined and renovated in by its current owner into a modern eco home. This unique 2400sf house offers a 3-bed owners' triplex with an additional 1 bed garden rental on the 1st floor, both units with their own discreet outdoor spaces.
The property was designed with a Scandinavian sensibility, optimum insulation, energy conservation triple glazed windows, bamboo flooring. A whole-house fan together with rain sensor closing windows in the clerestory assists with summer cooling. Building with this passive approach has created a year-round comfortable and with practical home managed utility costs.
On the first floor, the owner's apartment has an oversized hallway to house multiple bikes, extra seasonal storage, or a drop off point for all your needs. The 2nd floor has an expansive open plan layout for living & dining with 2 split system AC units at this level. Chefs will be wowed the by the walk-in pantry & bespoke kitchen opening onto the rear deck, allowing for large-scale entertaining. The layout affords flexibility to work from home in the multi-purpose nook at the front. Enjoy hanging out in the unbelievably lush southeast facing sunny deck wrapped with mature vines, fig and tulip trees.
The top floor houses the primary bedroom with 2 generous walk-in closets, split system AC & en-suite bathroom bathed in natural light. 2 more bedrooms at the front and 2nd full bathroom with tub & skylight. The center floor area is a communal family/playroom combined with generous storage and laundry facilities.
The property includes a one-bed, one bath garden rental unit on the first floor (including own laundry), offering an excellent opportunity for additional income. Pictures of rental unit will be available at the open house.
At the far end of the garden is a further opportunity to build your own ADU, a secondary unit to use as office or gym, separate to the main house. Foundation, electricity and water line already set up.
The home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac one block to Whole Foods on 3rd St & the new Powerhouse Arts. Local schools include PS58, PS32 & ISB & Hannah Senesh. Carroll Gardens' favorite restaurants and shops on Smith & Court. F & G train is only two blocks away at Carroll St station.
Take the opportunity to become the new owner of this special home, generate income with low taxes.
Contact me for a viewing. I would be delighted to give you a full tour of this unique property and show its sustainable features.
In contract
$2,890,000
126 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
4beds
2,400sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$2,890,700 Zestimate®
$1,204/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 455 days |
- 47 |
- 0 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Corcoran 917-930-3468,
Pik Yee Berwick
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1760178
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bike Room, Childrens Playroom, Package Room
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,400
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Other
- Exterior features: Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 004620004
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Condition
- Year built: 1899
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Gowanus
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,265,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,492
- Date on market: 4/9/2025
Estimated market value
$2,890,700
$2.49M - $3.32M
$5,994/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2025 | Listing removed | $3,550$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,550+26.8%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2025 | Contingent | $2,890,000$1,204/sqft |
Source: StreetEasy #S1760178 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,890,000+803.1%$1,204/sqft |
Source: StreetEasy #S1760178 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2020 | Listing removed | $2,800$1/sqft |
Source: Brooklyn Heights Office #20350324 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2020 | Price change | $2,800+3.7%$1/sqft |
Source: Brooklyn Heights Office #20350324 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2020 | Price change | $2,700-3.6%$1/sqft |
Source: Brown Harris Stevens Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2020 | Price change | $2,800-5.1%$1/sqft |
Source: Brown Harris Stevens Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,950+5.4%$1/sqft |
Source: Halstead Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2016 | Listing removed | $2,800+12%$1/sqft |
Source: Ideal Properties Group Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2012 | Listing removed | $2,500$1/sqft |
Source: HALSTEAD PROPERTY Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2012 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
Source: HALSTEAD PROPERTY Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2000 | Sold | $320,000$133/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,977 +1.2% | $195,900 +12.2% |
| 2024 | $9,854 | $174,540 -4.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $182,760 +8.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $167,760 +4.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $160,680 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $8,573 +2.6% | $154,740 -9.6% |
| 2019 | $8,358 0% | $171,120 +328.3% |
| 2018 | $8,359 +8.8% | $39,957 +6% |
| 2017 | $7,684 +13% | $37,696 +6% |
| 2016 | $6,800 | $35,563 +1.9% |
| 2015 | $6,800 +67.1% | $34,915 +2.5% |
| 2014 | $4,069 | $34,070 +2.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $33,298 +6% |
| 2012 | -- | $31,414 +6% |
| 2011 | -- | $29,636 +1.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $29,096 +2.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $28,392 +1.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $27,894 +1.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $27,397 +144.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $11,197 +4.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $10,747 +5.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $10,160 +4.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $9,745 +4.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $9,331 |
| 2001 | -- | $9,331 +4.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $8,956 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.
HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
See how much you could borrow to make a competitive offer.
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Gowanus
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Ps 32 Samuels Mills SproleGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Ms 51 William AlexanderGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Cobble Hill School of American StudiesGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.



