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  • $5,850,000

    138 Kane St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

    6beds
    4,596sqft
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    Multi Family
    Built in 1901
    -- sqft lot
    $5,561,800 Zestimate®
    $1,273/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Classic pre-war detailsFinished garden apartmentUpdated mechanicalsHigh ceilingsDecorative mantelsHardwood floorsThree full residential floors
    Elegant Legal Three-Family Townhouse with Garden Apartment & Cellar Nestled on one of Cobble Hill’s most picturesque, tree-lined streets, 138 Kane Street presents a rare opportunity to own a vacant, impeccably maintained townhouse rich in character, flexibility, and future potential. This legal three-family townhouse, currently configured and used as a four-family, spans three full residential floors, a finished garden apartment, and a full cellar—ideal for end-users, investors, or multi-generational living. Thoughtfully cared for and in excellent condition, the home showcases classic pre-war details including high ceilings, hardwood floors, decorative mantels, and updated mechanicals, seamlessly blending timeless charm with modern comfort. Current configuration: Garden Apartment: One bedroom, kitchen, family room, and full bathroom Second Floor: Bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bathroom Third Floor: Two bedrooms, living room, kitchen with pantry, and bathroom Fourth Floor: Two bedrooms, living room, kitchen with pantry, and bathroom A full cellar provides abundant storage and utility space, while the generous lot offers significant upside. With approximately 1,477 square feet of unused FAR and a maximum allowable buildable area of 6,073 square feet, the property presents excellent potential for future expansion or rooftop additions (subject to DOB approval). Perfectly situated between Cheever Place and Henry Street, the home is moments from Cobble Hill Park, Court Street cafés and boutiques, and convenient subway access—set in one of Brooklyn’s most sought-after neighborhoods, celebrated for its historic beauty and vibrant community. All information, including square footage, is subject to errors and omissions.
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    Listed by:

    CENTURY 21 Awaye Realty 718-744-5062,

    Danielle Waye,

    Arlene Waye

    Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1809454

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 6
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      Features
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 4,596
      • Total interior livable area: 4,596 sqft
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      Property

      Details
      • Parcel number: 003220029
      • Special conditions: Resale

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Property subtype: Multi Family
      Condition
      • Year built: 1901

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Cobble Hill
      Location
      • Region: Brooklyn

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,273/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $5,780,000
      • Annual tax amount: $8,904
      • Date on market: 2/3/2026

        Estimated market value

        $5,561,800

        $5.28M - $5.84M

        $7,199/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/13/2026Contingent$5,850,000$1,273/sqft
        Source: StreetEasy #S1809454 Report a problem
        2/3/2026Listed for sale$5,850,000$1,273/sqft
        Source: StreetEasy #S1809454 Report a problem
        11/11/2025Listing removed$5,850,000$1,273/sqft
        Source: BNYMLS #496864 Report a problem
        10/24/2025Listed for sale$5,850,000+324900%$1,273/sqft
        Source: BNYMLS #496864 Report a problem
        10/10/2009Listing removed$1,800
        Source: HALSTEAD PROPERTY Report a problem
        9/1/2009Listed for sale$1,800-96.4%
        Source: HALSTEAD PROPERTY Report a problem
        4/29/1994Sold$50,000$11/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$8,901 -0.9%$346,800 -6%
        2024$8,981 $369,000 -18.5%
        2023-- $452,760 +22.2%
        2022-- $370,560 +14.4%
        2021-- $323,940 -17%
        2020$7,253 +0.3%$390,300 +25.8%
        2019$7,228 -5.5%$310,320 +749.1%
        2018$7,645 +7.9%$36,547 +5.2%
        2017$7,085 +18.5%$34,754 +5.3%
        2016$5,980 $33,019 +6%
        2015$5,980 +60.1%$31,150 +0.3%
        2014$3,735 $31,053 +2%
        2013-- $30,456 +5.2%
        2012-- $28,962 +5.3%
        2011-- $27,516 +6%
        2010-- $25,959 +0.3%
        2009-- $25,878 +2%
        2008-- $25,380 +5.2%
        2007-- $24,135 +5.3%
        2006-- $22,930 +6%
        2005-- $21,633 +0.3%
        2004-- $21,565 +2%
        2003-- $21,150 +5.2%
        2002-- $20,113 +5.3%
        2001-- $19,109 +6%
        2000-- $18,028

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        Monthly payment

        Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Cobble Hill

        Getting around

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