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181 Columbia StreetBrooklyn, NY 11231

For Sale

$4,500,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $56,250

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 $4.5m, 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.

Listed by Usman Khan

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License #10401370764

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Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

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(347) 451-7724

Last updated July 28, 2025

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Source: REBNY #RLS20033784

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodCobble Hill
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Days on Prevu73
  • Taxes$6,864/year

Amenities

  • Private Outdoor Space

Location

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Listing History

06/27/2025
Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
$4,500,000

Estimated Closing Costs

Total
$166,550
Attorney Fees
$4,000
NYC Mansion Tax
$67,500
Title Insurance
$20,250
Bank Attorney
$1,500
Mortgage Recording Tax
$69,300
Other Closing Costs
$4,000

Estimated closing costs are based on the list price of $4,500,000 and a 20% downpayment. These estimates are for indicative purposes only. Actual closing costs may vary for each transaction. See the Closing Costs Calculator for calculations specific to your situation.

Property Details for 181 Columbia Street

Association

Amenities

  • Pets Allowed: Building Yes, No

Compensation

Commissions

  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 1.5Percent

Exterior

Construction

  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Property Condition: Poor Condition
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Entry Level: 1

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 800
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Lot Size Area: 1,606
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 80
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet

Financial

Taxes

  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,864.00

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Washer Dryer Allowed
  • Interior Features: Smoke Free

Measurements

  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Rooms Total: 10

Other

Location

  • City Region: Brooklyn
  • Subdivision Name: Columbia St Waterfr
  • Tax Block: 01824
  • Tax Lot: 0016

Utilities

Equipment

  • Laundry Features: In Unit

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