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    165 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217

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    $5,750,000

    MULTI_FAMILY - Other - Brooklyn, NY

    Added:
    Jun 17, 2026
    Days on Market:
    21
    Last Refresh:
    Jul 7 at 11:06 am

    Property Features for 165 St Johns Place

    General Information

    Property type
    Residential Multi Family
    Property subtype
    Other
    Bedrooms
    9
    Bathrooms
    5
    Rooms
    Bedroom 6, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 8, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 9, Bathroom 5, Bathroom 4, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 7
    Standard status
    Active

    Building Details

    Architectural style
    Other

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    Paul Murphy

    Listing agent Paul Murphy

    Listing office Compass 3rd floor 90 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY

    Listing date Jun 17, 2026

    MLS# 11841530

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    HighLights

    • Built in 1881 by Thomas Fagan and architect Robert Dixon in the Neo Grec style, 165 St Johns Place is a 5‑story corner brownstone.
    • 22‑foot wide home configured with five floor‑through apartments and set to be delivered vacant.
    • 54 windows with triple exposure facing south, east, and west for natural light from dawn to dusk.
    • Parlor floor features ceilings over 12 feet high.
    • Garden level provides direct access at grade to a wooded backyard measuring 44 feet deep and 28 feet across.
    • Original historic details include carved walnut woodwork, pocket doors, encaustic tile floors, tin ceilings, and marble fireplace mantles.

    Overview

    Built in 1881 in a Neo Grec style, this 22-foot wide, five-story corner brownstone is configured with five floor-through apartments and is being delivered vacant. The interior features extensive original architectural details, including carved woodwork, pocket doors, plaster medallions, crown moldings, tin ceilings, and marble fireplace mantles. The parlor level includes soaring ceiling height, and the building’s many windows provide triple exposure to south, east, and west.

    Set on a corner location, the home includes a garden level that steps out at grade to a large wooded backyard. The basement runs along the perimeter of the house and includes brick arches. The property is located near major Park Slope amenities, with Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park, and the Farmers Market nearby. Transit access includes the 2/3/B/Q subway line about a block away, with additional transportation options for commuting to Manhattan and elsewhere in the city.

    Designed originally as a grand single-family home and now arranged as multiple apartments, this property may appeal to buyers and operators seeking a flexible residential income asset. With its maintained historic character and multiple floor-through units, it can also support consideration of alternative uses within the building’s existing configuration.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Isalis (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Party City Party Supply Store Skunk Funk Big Box & Wholesale Store Carl's Trading Co Hat Shop Bushka's Kitchen LLC (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Nursing Home Accounting Firm Nursing Home Auto Parts Store Building Supply Adult Day Care Electronics & Wireless Store Mobile Phone Store Butcher

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    City
    Brooklyn
    County
    Kings
    State
    New York
    Longitude
    -73.974259
    Latitude
    40.676615

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Apartment building - Vacant five-story corner brownstone offers five floor-through apartments with a large backyard.
    Where is this apartment building located?
    The property is located at 165 St Johns Place Brooklyn, NY.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $5,750,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Built in 1881 by Thomas Fagan and architect Robert Dixon in the Neo Grec style, 165 St Johns Place is a 5‑story corner brownstone.; 22‑foot wide home configured with five floor‑through apartments and set to be delivered vacant.; 54 windows with triple exposure facing south, east, and west for natural light from dawn to dusk.
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