On Brooklyn Heights' most sought-after street sits this brownstone's penthouse floor unit, with no neighbors overhead. Residence 9 at 282 Henry is just one flight below a shared roof deck with unobstructed skyline views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. A foyer fit for a gallery wall welcomes you in and offers hidden storage. Oversized southeast-facing windows showcase solid hardwood floors and 10 ft ceilings throughout, with natural light all day long. The oversized living area with exposed brick is the hero of this home both visually and functionally - offering space for living, dining, and a work-from home area. It opens to a windowed kitchen built to entertain with Caesarstone countertops, a travertine backsplash, dishwasher, and gas range. The wide dimensions and custom closet buildouts throughout are rare for a historic home and combine character with convenience. Highlights such as the king-sized primary and Kohler soaking tub in the marble bathroom make this piece of New York City heritage extra special. 282 Henry is a lovely cooperative in a 5-story prewar walk-up. It is a small 9-unit community that is pet-friendly (cats and dogs) with communal storage, bike storage, and laundry in the basement. Stroll to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and discover all of the cafes, shops, and restaurants that Brooklyn Heights has to offer along the way. Trader Joe's and the R/2/3/4/5 all nearby. Cats and dogs are allowed upon Board approval. 80% financing is permitted. Co-purchasing is considered, and sublets are allowed after two years of residence. Kindly note: partial gifting is allowed, while pied-a-terre purchasing is not permitted. No current or planned assessments, no flip tax, and 43% tax deductible on maintenance. Please note this home is occupied by lovely tenants, and showing slots are therefore limited and by appointment only, to be scheduled in advance with the listing agent. Recent building upgrades: electric dryers (2026), new hot water heater (2025), upgraded building electrical panel in the basement (2024), replaced the boiler (2022)
Condo (co-op)Property Type
1900Year Built
2,662 sq ftLot Size
$1,394/moHOA Dues
Listing by Alexis Carpinello• Sothebys International Realty
Listing by Hannah Gummerson• Sothebys International Realty
Brooklyn Heights, located between Downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge Park, is a historic and residential New York neighborhood with brownstone-lined blocks and a waterfront promenade. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Montague Street near Clinton Street, where independent bookstores, cafes, and small boutiques set a polished, unhurried pace. The Brooklyn Heights Promenade frames postcard views of the Manhattan skyline and the harbor. Landmark rowhouses and prewar co-ops define the streetscape, with quiet garden squares tucked behind stoops. Community pillars include the Brooklyn Historical Society (Center for Brooklyn History), St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church, and the New York Transit Museum nearby in Boerum Hill.
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Market insights
282 Henry St #9 · $650,000
DAYS ON MARKET
30 days
The average home goes pending in 53 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.2%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$650,000
Median list price in this area is $659,417. (1% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
15% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Unfurnished
Entrance foyer
High ceilings
Bedrooms
4 total rooms (includes bedrooms and living areas)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Common on-floor laundry
Common area laundry
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Exterior features
Building roof deck
Bike storage
East and South exposures
Home design
4-story building
Entry level: 5
Construction
Lot dimensions approximately 25 x 106.5
Lot area approximately 2,662.5
HOA & community
Monthly association fee of $1,394
Other
Building allows cats and dogs (details/board approval may apply)
Electricity and solar
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R6 zoning districts are widely mapped in built-up, medium-density areas in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. The character of R6 districts can range from neighborhoods with a diverse mix of building types and heights to large-scale tower in the park developments such as Ravenswood in Queens and Homecrest in Brooklyn. Developers can choose between two sets of bulk regulations. Standard height factor regulations, introduced in 1961, produce small multi-family buildings on small zoning lots and, on larger lots, tall buildings that are set back from the street. Optional Quality Housing regulations produce high lot coverage buildings within height limits that often reflect the scale of older, pre-1961 apartment buildings in the neighborhood.