279 Henry St APT 1, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
About This Home
A rare opportunity to acquire a pre-war, 5-story, 10-unit building on one of Brooklyn Heights' most sought-after blocks. Totaling approximately 6,594 square feet, the building is comprised of 8 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom units, with 9 free market and 1 rent stabilized. There is 1 unit currently vacant and ready for immediate use or renovation. The building lends itself to multiple purchasing strategies: a value-add to capitalize on the strong rental demand, a condo conversion, or a townhouse conversion. Contact for financials, rent roll, showing schedule, and more details.
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Very Limited Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Rental Unit
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 12
- Bathrooms: 12
- Full bathrooms: 12
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Fireplace features: Decorative
- Fireplace: Yes
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 6,594
- Total interior livable area: 6,594 sqft
Property
Details
- Special condition: Resale
Features
- Patio & porch: Other
- Exterior features: Courtyard,Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City,Garden
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Kings County and New York
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $25,282 | $303,384 |
| Home Insurance * | $1,442 | $17,304 |
| Property Taxes | $2,333 | $27,996 |
| Electricity | $1,089 | $13,076 |
| Total | $30,146 | $361,752 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New York FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Listed for sale | $5,000,000 |
| 2018-05-24 | Listing removed | $3,150 |
| 2018-05-18 | Listed for rent | $3,150 |
| 2014-11-20 | Listing removed | $2,900 |
| 2014-11-05 | Price change | $2,900 |
| 2014-10-23 | Price change | $3,000 |
| 2014-10-09 | Listed for rent | $3,200 |
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