Fully restored 1840s Brooklyn Heights townhouse hits market for $12.75M and it could be yours

Standard-issue historic restorations often require years of patience, but a newly listed historic 178-year-old Brooklyn Heights townhouse offers all the 19th-century charm without any of the architectural heavy lifting.Listed with Carl Gambino of the Gambino Group at Compass, the asking price for the six-bedroom, seven-bath home is $12,750,000.“The current owners purchased this in 2023 and undertook an extensive renovation,” Gambino tells Realtor.com.Spanning 6,000-square-feet, it’s stocked with luxuries that include Bianco Carrara marble countertops in the kitchen, solid white-oak floors, and Forbes & Lomax hardware.The next owner will have access to the Bertazzoni, Sub-Zero, and Miele appliances to whip up chef-grade meals or entertain in style.But the “guts” of the home have also been updated.

Now there’s new electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC, as well as an all-electric LG heat-pump system and eco-friendly insulation born out of mostly hemp. Similar to other Brooklyn townhouses, the width is only 25 feet, but the property features a lot of height as there are five levels.“It is unusual to find a 25-foot-wide Brooklyn Heights townhouse that preserves its 1848 Greek Revival character while offering a fully rebuilt interior,” says Gambino.“The historic facade and restored details sit alongside new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems throughout.

The renovation was extensive, including a reconstruction of the rear wall and new systems throughout the home.”ASH, a firm recognized by Architectural Digest on its AD100 list of the world’s top designers and talent, worked with the sellers to reimagine the rooms so they sparkle, and show just how wow-worthy this home can be for the next owner.At the same time, original architectural details throughout the home, such as restored millwork are intact and have been carefully preserved, making this property a true gem as it straddles historical architecture with modern-day living.One...