$3,000,000

137 Decatur St New York City, NY 11216

6 beds
5 full, 1 partial
3,600 sqft
$833 / sqft
House

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About 137 Decatur St

"A 19th-Century Brooklyn Townhouse Gets an Ultra-Mod Renovation" — Curbed "Designer and artist Virginie Sommet took a classic Queen Anne townhouse and reimagined into a series of spaces that confounds expectations." — NBC Open House NYC "It’s mod à go-go... designed by French transplant, artist and designer Virginie Sommet..." — Brownstoner "The Enchanted Pragmatists—Fantasland in Bed-Stuy Complete with Rustic Pool" — New York Magazine Experience Brownstone living like never before. Bright white and bathed in light — 137 Decatur Street manages to be both sleek yet rustic, peaceful yet stimulating, expansive yet intimate — and whimsical yet purposeful. Packed with custom artful features, prepare to be delighted! This legal four-family, four-story Queen Anne townhome is configured as a lower duplex plus cellar with three rental units on the top two floors. The parlor floor is a loft-like open space taken down to the raw basics with exposed beams throughout adding warmth, and exposed brick painted white. The floors are the original subfloors coated in white epoxy paint for maximum light reflection. The overall effect is bright and ethereal. The living area is blessed with a working brick fireplace and two south-facing oversized windows. Moving towards the back is a bank of 16 curved custom bookshelves covering the entire midsection of the floor. The face of the cabinets can be removed to expose the contents or you can keep the sleek white theme intact. Across the space is a custom curvy full bath. Moving into the kitchen, the rear parlor wall is floor-to-ceilng glass opening onto the spectacular deck and zen garden with a natural stone swimming pool. The kitchen itself runs the length of the western wall with all-white designer appliances, vented hood and washer/dryer. The wall cabinetry is custom-designed to be exclamation points making your morning coffee that much more exhilarating! A second working fireplace warms up the space. The lower area of the duplex is also bright and open with painted exposed brick and floors, and exposed wood beams throughout. While the entire level can easily be used as a luxurious primary bedroom suite, the den area may also be used as a second bedroom. A full bath and walk-in closet complete the space. Walk out back for a summer kitchen and access to the peaceful natural garden. The finished cellar features a whimsical half bath and a rare walk-out to the garden which makes this true extra living space. The three rental units are configured as a forth floor floor-through apartment and two units on the third floor. They have also been white-washed and retain some original architectural details such as window moldings and a lovely wood and tile mantle. 137 Decatur Street has been celebrated in innumerable ad campaigns and magazine articles. It is located steps from the A/C trains, near the best that Bedford Stuyvesant has to offer such as Peaches, Saraghina Bakery and Restaurant, Je T'aime Patisserie, Brooklyn Tea, Zaca Cafe, Natty Garden, Daphne's, Corto and much much more.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
Size3,600 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1905
MLS #RLS20018930
FireplaceDecorative, Other
ViewGarden, Neighborhood

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Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior: Built-in Features, Chandelier, Crown Molding, High Ceilings
  • Fireplace: Decorative, Other
  • Total Bedroom Count: 6
  • Attached Garage: No
  • View: Garden, Neighborhood
  • Exterior: PrivateOutdoorSpaceOver60Sqft, Private Yard
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • List Price: $3,000,000
  • Price/SqFt: $833
  • HOA Amount: $0
  • HOA Frequency: Monthly
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Living Area: 3,600 SqFt
  • MLS Number: RLS20018930
  • MLS Name: RLS
  • Office Name: Compass
  • Office Phone: (212) 913-9058
  • Listing Agent: Morgan Munsey
  • Agent Phone: (917) 941-8670

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Nearby schools

8

Brooklyn Brownstone School

Public District PK-5

0.2 mi

272 MacDonough St

3

P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

432 Monroe St

2

P.S. 243K The Weeksville School

Public District PK-5

0.4 mi

1580 Dean St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $82,292. The most common annual income of people living in New York City, NY is between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

9%
<35k
68%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

59%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
15%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • TennisTennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • IKEAIKEA
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • QuiznosQuiznos
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • LexusLexus
  • BMWBMW

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Soft Adult ContemporarySoft Adult Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
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About 137 Decatur St

The listing price of 137 Decatur St property is $3,000,000.

The property 137 Decatur St is a house located in New York City, New York, 11216.

Active Listing: 137 Decatur St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 137 Decatur St are: Brooklyn Brownstone School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), P.S. 243K The Weeksville School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Satellite East Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Academy for Health Careers (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Nelson Mandela High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).

The property at 137 Decatur St has 6 bedrooms and 5 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 137 Decatur St is 3,600 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 137 Decatur St is 1905.

This home is located at 137 Decatur St in New York City, NY and zip code 11216 in the Stuyvesant Heights neighborhood. This 3,600 square foot home was built in 1905. Features: 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $3,000,000.

In April 2025, from all listings sold in New York City, NY there were more than 210 sold above asking price, over 652 sold below and more than 792 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in New York City, NY between March and April 2025 increased by 1.7%. In April 2025 median list price was $870,078 and the average listing age was 131 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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