Cobble Hill’s most expensive home, a five-story brownstone last asking just under $17 million, has entered contract. The 1850s home at 205 Clinton Street reportedly found a buyer after first hitting the market for $22 million last fall. In addition to being a new neighborhood record, if the home fetches near the 16.995 million ask, the property would be the most priciest deal in Brooklyn this year, surpassing the $16.25 million penthouse sale at Olympia Dumbo in February.
The listing price dropped to $18.5 million last November and again to $17 million this past April, according to The Real Deal. The 25-foot-wide townhouse recently underwent a two-year renovation led by award-winning architect Mike Ingui that completely rebuilt the interior while preserving its historic frame.
Lindsay Barrett, the Compass agent with the listing, said the home attracted a buyer who appreciated its scale and design.
“This house is so unique and incredibly special. We found just the right buyer who appreciates the huge proportions and the integration of the living spaces,” Barrett said.
“And as people know well, Cobble Hill continues to be in very high demand. There is not a lot of high-quality product, so when it presents itself, we are finding that people are excited at the opportunity.”
The current record holder in Brooklyn in 2026 is a townhouse at 307 Hicks Street that closed for $15 million in February. In January, a townhouse at 170 Clinton Street, also in Brooklyn Heights, found a buyer for $14 million.
Light fills every corner of the seven-bedroom, seven-bath residence, thanks to ceiling heights of up to 14 feet, while original details such as fireplace mantels, repurposed stained glass windows, and a massive pier mirror are on full display.
Throughout the home are top-of-the-line finishes, including hand-sanded wide-plank white oak flooring, triple-pane windows, custom millwork, and marble surfaces. A dramatic hand-carved central staircase and mezzanines connect the floors, while an elevator provides direct access throughout the home.
Entry is through an expansive open parlor floor. The living room boasts a marble gas fireplace and a custom walnut and marble bar with a Sub-Zero wine cooler and ice maker.
Beyond a 30-foot-tall triple-height center atrium, the kitchen features bespoke walnut millwork and chef-grade appliances, including a stainless steel AGA Elise induction range, two Miele dishwashers, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator with freezer columns and drawers.
An integrated banquette is ideal for homework or lunch, while a marble-topped dining and prep island provides additional workspace and includes a concealed charging station and coffee bar.
Through massive doors, a rear patio and garden are designed for outdoor dining. The space is enhanced by an ipe pergola and an outdoor kitchen with a built-in gas grill.
On the garden level are a salon, a home office, and a powder room. Below, a great room with 13-foot ceilings features a wet bar and a 500-bottle wine cellar with a dedicated cooling system. A home gym and bathroom with a steam shower complete the level.
Above the parlor level, the primary suite features a windowed walk-in closet and a grand bathroom with a soaking tub, a benched shower, and heated floors. It opens onto a private terrace overlooking the yard, with a den/sitting area adjacent that includes a clean-fuel fireplace.
The fourth floor offers another suite, two additional bedrooms, and another bathroom. A laundry room offers two sets of large-capacity washer-dryers.
At its pinnacle is a top-floor “clubhouse” set beneath a 15-foot skylight, with a kitchenette and living spaces. Large sliding doors open onto a terrace with a fireplace and grill, while offering 360-degree views of the East River, skyline, and sunset.
[Listing: 205 Clinton Street at CityRealty
[At Compass by Lindsay Barrett, Taylor Schultz, and Christopher Mohr]
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