Townhouses led Brooklyn’s luxury real estate market in 2024, though the borough’s record sale price remained unchallenged. The highest recorded sale is still the townhouse at 8 Montague Terrace in Brooklyn Heights, which fetched $25.5 million in 2020, according to Brownstoner.
Other than the conversion of a single-room occupancy property into a private residence in Brooklyn Heights, which topped the list for the year, there were few surprises. Sales exceeding $10 million in Brooklyn continue to be a difficult threshold to surpass, the news site reported.
Below are Brooklyn’s 12 most expensive residential transactions of 2024, as reported by PropertyShark. Two of the townhouses listed were classified as commercial properties at the time of purchase.
1. 1 Sidney Place, Brooklyn Heights, $22.1 million
This five-story Anglo-Italianate townhouse, renovated and staged by The Brooklyn Home Company, includes a coveted private garage. Originally a seven-unit rental building with regulated apartments, it was converted into a single-family residence two months after its sale. Glossier founder Emily Weiss and Stripe executive William Gaybrick were the buyers, according to The Real Deal.
2. 155 Warren Street, Cobble Hill, $15 million
Previously listed as a rental, this six-story brick residence with an adjoining carriage house spans the full block to Verandah Place. Dating back to 1838, the home features a Federal-style newel post and columned doorways, with later Italianate embellishments, including a carved marble mantel and tall parlor windows.
3. 155 Warren Street, Cobble Hill, $12.5 million
Designed by architect C.P.H. Gilbert, this 30-foot-wide home retains its Romanesque Revival facade. A contemporary redesign by MBB Architects introduced open-concept interiors, large windows, terraces, and a sleek modern staircase. The property includes four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, a media room, gym, wine cellar, and radiant heating.
4. 126 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn Heights, $12.5 million
Originally a commercial property with three co-op units, this artist-renovated brownstone retains historic elements like decorative plasterwork and marble mantels. The 25-foot-wide home, built in the 1860s, sits adjacent to the Center for Brooklyn History and features a distinctive staircase with floral ironwork, a faux-painted stove hood, and a landscaped garden with a bluestone patio.
5. 20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn Heights, $11.35 million
Once the home of author Norman Mailer, this Brooklyn Heights rowhouse includes ornate marble mantels, intricate plaster moldings, and a rooftop deck with Manhattan skyline views. Renovations added modern touches such as a sauna, wine cellar, and central air conditioning.
6. 321 Clinton Street, $11.3 million
This Italianate brownstone, dating back to the 1860s, underwent an extensive renovation by architect Ole Sondresen. The five-story, 22-foot-wide home combines classic architectural details, including parquet floors and a vintage wood-burning kitchen stove, with contemporary features such as a sauna and central air.
7. 336 Degraw Street, Carroll Gardens, $11.25 million
This 25-foot-wide brownstone was transformed into a high-end single-family residence. The renovation introduced herringbone flooring, a bold marble kitchen island, expansive rear windows, a sauna, a laundry room, and a rooftop deck with an outdoor kitchen.
8. 48 Willow Place, Brooklyn Heights, $10.6 million
Originally designed by Joseph and Mary Merz, this mid-century modern home underwent an update in 2024 by Ian Starling. The renovation opened the main living area, added a primary suite, and enclosed the garage. Other upgrades include new HVAC, an EV charger, a fire pit, and plunge pools, all while preserving the home’s original aesthetic.
9. 48 Garden Place, Brooklyn Heights, $9.95 million
This Neo-Grec brownstone, designed by the Parfitt Brothers, features slate and marble mantels, herringbone floors, and mosaic-tiled modern bathrooms. The home also includes seven bedrooms, wood-burning fireplaces, and two terraces.
10. 935 East 9th Street, Midwood, $9.5 million
Located near community centers, this freestanding home was recently renovated and expanded. The early 20th-century property was updated with a new facade featuring French doors, pilasters, and a Juliet balcony.
11. 1 Grand Army Plaza #PH 16S, Park Slope, $9.45 million
This penthouse atop the Richard Meier-designed Park Slope condo offers sweeping views and private outdoor space. The 3,500-square-foot unit includes four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Monthly common charges are $5,007, while taxes are just $44.
12. 1981 East 2nd Street, Gravesend, $9.35 million
This early 20th-century standalone home appears to have been expanded. PropertyShark lists it as an 1,800-square-foot two-family home, while TradedNY described it as a 4,100-square-foot single-family residence.
