#RLS20016590, Daniel Cohen, Listing office: Corcoran Group

185 12th St New York City, NY 11215
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About 185 12th St
Stylishly Renovated Townhouse with Garage<br> <br> Tucked behind a beautifully restored facade on a quiet, tree-lined block, 185 12th Street is a masterclass in thoughtful renovation and timeless design. Grand in scale and built in 1875, this 22 foot wide, almost 4,000 square foot truly unique townhouse with a private garage has been meticulously renovated to honor its architectural features while incorporating modern comforts.<br> <br> Currently used as a 2 family home and full of original details, the owner's triplex is made up of 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Venture up the stoop with its original 150 year old iron railings and enter the Parlor level Living and Dining Rooms with 11 ft ceilings, beautifully restored floors, original moldings, elegant marble fireplaces and a convenient powder room. The thoughtfully designed modern kitchen is outfitted with high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, and provides access to the exterior stairs leading down to the lush garden. <br> <br> Up the elegant staircase, on the 2nd floor you'll find 2 large bedrooms, a dressing room, an office and a fully renovated bathroom featuring a free standing clawfoot bathtub. The 3rd and top floor is used as a primary suite,complete with a dressing room with tailor made cabinetry, a sitting room, a second office and another full bathroom with custom tile and millwork. The bedroom windows provide expansive views of downtown Brooklyn while the roof offers spectacular unobstructed panoramic views of Manhattan and the NY Harbor.<br> <br> On the garden level, a separate entrance leads to a fully renovated one bedroom apartment featuring a custom designed kitchen and expansive living space, offering flexibility for either a guest suite or substantial rental income.<br> <br> The cellar level has been completely transformed with waterproofing, polished concrete floors, repointed stone foundation walls, and steel I-beams for long-term structural integrity. It is dry, with a full height ceiling, and it accommodates a laundry area, plenty of room for storage and a gym area. <br> <br> A rare, PRIVATE GARAGE which is currently being used as an artist studio has electric garage doors. And a newly paved shared driveway with a gate means you'll never look for parking again! The front and rear gardens are beautifully landscaped with native plantings and an irrigation system. The large rear yard is an urban oasis with plenty of space for entertaining, a cedar fence, an arbor and a 90 year old grape vine.<br> <br> Located on the edge of Park Slope and the border of Carroll Gardens, 185 12th Street gives you convenient access to the best of Brooklyn. Enjoy local culinary favorites like Winner, Olivier Bistro, Pasta Louise; Four & Twenty Blackbirds, Claro, Table 87 and Frankies 457, all nearby. Head to the nearby farmer's market & fields at the Old Stone House and Carroll St, the recently renovated Ennis Playground down the block and enjoy all Prospect Park has to offer, just up the hill. Enjoy the art galleries booming in Gowanus and Red Hook and at the same time have the ease of grocery stores, pharmacies and local shopping of Park Slope just a block away. The F, G, and R trains are only 2 blocks away, making commuting effortless.
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Smoke Free
- Fireplace: Decorative
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Parking: Assigned, Garage
- View: Other
- Exterior: Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
- Architectural Style: Walk-Up
- Cooling: Other
- List Price: $4,250,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,073
- Year Built: 1899
- Living Area: 3,960 SqFt
- MLS Number: RLS20021837
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
- Office Phone: (212) 906-9234
- Listing Agent: Kerrie Lynch
- Agent Phone: (212) 381-6583
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Nearby schools
3
P.S. 124 Silas B. Dutcher School
Public District KG-5
0.1 mi
•515 4th Ave
8
The Maurice Sendak Community School
Public District PK-4
0.2 mi
•211 8th St
9
P.S. 39 Henry Bristow School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•417 6th Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
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The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $85,656. Most New York City, NY residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 185 12th St
The listing price of 185 12th St property is $4,250,000.
The property 185 12th St is a multi located in New York City, New York, 11215.
Active Listing: 185 12th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 185 12th St are: P.S. 124 Silas B. Dutcher School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), The Maurice Sendak Community School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), P.S. 39 Henry Bristow School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Middle School 51 William Alexander (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Hellenic Classical Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Cyberarts Studio Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Millennium Brooklyn High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), John Jay School for Law (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
The property 185 12th St is 3,960 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 185 12th St is 1899.
This home is located at 185 12th St in New York City, NY and zip code 11215 in the South Brooklyn neighborhood. This 3,960 square foot home was built in 1899. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $4,250,000.
New York City, NY housing market in June 2025 saw over 232 listings sold above listed price, more than 1007 sold at listed price and over 715 sold below. In June 2025 in New York City, NY there were 4.3% less homes for sale than in May. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 99 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $881,252.