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  • Price cut: $300K (6/28)
    $3,350,000

    181 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

    4beds
    2,400sqft
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    Multi Family
    Built in 1931
    -- sqft lot
    $3,287,100 Zestimate®
    $1,396/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Waterfront townhouse
    Presenting a rare and extraordinary opportunity to own the last remaining townhouse property on the coveted Columbia Street Waterfront-featuring unrivaled views spanning from the Statue of Liberty to Midtown Manhattan. Set on a nearly 21-foot-wide lot, this building offers a blank canvas for a discerning investor, developer, or end-user to design a bespoke waterfront masterpiece in the heart of Prime Brownstone Brooklyn. The property is being offered vacant and as-is for $3.75m, with an option for delivery fully built (price dependent on configuration). Currently configured at approximately 2,400 square feet, the structure boasts zoning potential for up to 4,800 square feet, making this a great opportunity to create your dream mansion on the waterfront. Exceptional Location: Nestled on Columbia Street between Kane and Degraw, the property enjoys direct city and harbor views, and sits in the most desirable block of the Columbia Street Waterfront District-an enclave on the western edge of Cobble Hill- the hottest neighborhood in Brooklyn. Enjoy proximity to local favorites like Alma, Laurel Bakery, Popina, and the world-renowned Lucali, as well as easy access to Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Carroll Street F train-all just moments away. This is a once-in-a-lifetime offering to craft a waterfront home of rare character and pedigree in one of Brooklyn's most dynamic and charming neighborhoods. For more details, please reach out directly.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Brown Harris Stevens 347-451-7724,

    Usman Khan

    Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1799425

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Features
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,400
      • Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft

      Property

      Features
      • Patio & porch: Other
      • Exterior features: Garden
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City, Skyline, Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      Details
      • Parcel number: 003190003
      • Special conditions: Resale

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Property subtype: Multi Family
      Condition
      • Year built: 1931

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Columbia St Waterfront District
      Location
      • Region: Brooklyn

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,396/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $3,131,000
      • Annual tax amount: $6,864
      • Date on market: 11/7/2025

        Estimated market value

        $3,287,100

        $3.12M - $3.45M

        $6,265/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/28/2026Price change$3,350,000-8.2%$1,396/sqft
        Source: StreetEasy #S1799425 Report a problem
        4/16/2026Listed for sale$3,650,000$1,521/sqft
        Source: StreetEasy #S1799425 Report a problem
        3/20/2026Listing removed$3,650,000$1,521/sqft
        Source: StreetEasy #S1799425 Report a problem
        2/17/2026Price change$3,650,000-2.7%$1,521/sqft
        Source: StreetEasy #S1799425 Report a problem
        12/29/2025Listed for sale$3,750,000$1,563/sqft
        Source: StreetEasy #S1799425 Report a problem
        12/19/2025Listing removed$3,750,000$1,563/sqft
        Source: StreetEasy #S1799425 Report a problem
        11/8/2025Listed for sale$3,750,000+92.3%$1,563/sqft
        Source: StreetEasy #S1799425 Report a problem
        7/25/2012Listing removed$1,950,000$813/sqft
        Source: HALS HALSTEAD PROPERTY COMPANY REBNY Report a problem
        7/24/2012Listed for sale$1,950,000+143.8%$813/sqft
        Source: HALS HALSTEAD PROPERTY COMPANY REBNY Report a problem
        12/8/2011Sold$800,000$333/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$6,782 +4.7%$187,860 +26.6%
        2024$6,477 $148,380 +6%
        2023-- $139,980 +23.2%
        2022-- $113,580 +5.5%
        2021-- $107,640 +56%
        2020$6,029 +6%$69,000 +15%
        2019$5,688 +1.2%$60,000 +123.3%
        2018$5,621 +3.4%$26,872 +0.8%
        2017$5,436 +8.1%$26,666 +6%
        2016$5,030 $25,159 +6%
        2015$5,030 +65.8%$23,736 +6%
        2014$3,034 $22,394
        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.
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Columbia Street Waterfront District

        Getting around

        90 / 100
        Very Walkable
        98 / 100
        Biker's Paradise

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