About this home

A rare opportunity awaits on lovely, tree-lined Schermerhorn Street. Currently configured as a 20-foot-wide three-family townhouse with significant additional FAR for expansion, 39 Schermerhorn Street offers unparalleled versatility for the savvy investor or end-user. Whether you envision a high-income rental portfolio, a boutique luxury condo conversion, or a spectacular single-family mansion, the potential here is limitless. The expansive lower triplex spans the parlour, garden and basement levels. On the garden floor, an inviting, beamed-ceiling kitchen and living area lead directly to a spacious, sun-drenched rear garden. The parlour level impresses with soaring high ceilings and two king-sized bedrooms. Below, the basement offers the opportunity for additional living space or generous storage. The upper floors house two bright, floor-through apartments overlooking the garden. The second floor unit has a gracious eat-in kitchen and large living /dining area with a warm bedroom and full bathroom. The third floor unit is currently configured as a 2 bedroom unit with a large living room, kitchen and full bathroom. Throughout the building, the historic character is preserved by hardwood floors and multiple original marble fireplace mantels. Located in the heart of historic Brooklyn Heights, you are seconds away from the world-class Brooklyn Bridge Park, the iconic Promenade, and the neighborhood's acclaimed dining and boutique shopping scene. With unmatched transit access-including the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, and R trains just minutes away-the best of New York City is at your doorstep. This is a rare chance to claim a piece of Brooklyn's most coveted neighborhood. Contact us today for additional information or to arrange a private showing.

Facts and features

Schools

• Zipporiah Mills

  elementary · K-5 · 0.4 mi

  5

• A Fantis School

  elementary · K-8 · 0.1 mi

• Brooklyn Frontiers High School

  high · 9-12 · 0.2 mi

  1

• Brooklyn Prospect Charter-Downtown

  elementary · K-8 · 0.4 mi

  8

• Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 13.2

  elementary · K-7 · 0.4 mi

  8

• Packer Collegiate Institute

  elementary · PK-12 · 0.1 mi

Price history

• Sep 8, 2026 · Listed$5,000,000
• Aug 6, 2026 · Listing Removed—
• Apr 25, 2026 · Listed$5,000,000
• Jun 3, 2015 · Listing Removed$3,100
• May 19, 2015 · Listed For Rent$3,100
• Aug 5, 1985 · Sold$520,000

Tax history

• 2026$23,481 tax · $240,660 assessed
• 2025$21,996 tax · $240,660 assessed
• 2024$22,490 tax · $267,960 assessed
• 2023$22,393 tax · $313,200 assessed
• 2022$20,765 tax · $273,060 assessed
• 2021$20,752 tax · $265,920 assessed
• 2020$19,794 tax · $322,440 assessed
• 2019$19,519 tax · $312,060 assessed

Home value

$5,561,000

• Collateral Analytics$5,561,000

Where it is