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.
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Active
Price cut: $300K (6/28)
$3,350,000
181 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
4beds
2,400sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1931
-- sqft lot
$3,328,900 Zestimate®
$1,396/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Waterfront townhouse
- 301 days
- 557
- 10
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brown Harris Stevens 347-451-7724,
Usman Khan
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1799425
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
$3,328,900
$3.16M - $3.50M
$6,415/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/28/2026 | Price change | $3,350,000-8.2%$1,396/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,650,000$1,521/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Listing removed | $3,650,000$1,521/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Price change | $3,650,000-2.7%$1,521/sqft |
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| 12/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,750,000$1,563/sqft |
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| 12/19/2025 | Listing removed | $3,750,000$1,563/sqft |
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| 11/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,750,000+92.3%$1,563/sqft |
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| 7/25/2012 | Listing removed | $1,950,000$813/sqft |
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| 7/24/2012 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000+143.8%$813/sqft |
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| 12/8/2011 | Sold | $800,000$333/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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 |
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