70 Remsen Street #5EF, New York City, NY 11201
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Sales and market data
Recent sales
38 apartments at 70 Remsen Street have recorded sales since October 2021, the most recent for $325,000 in August 2026. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices.
| 8JApartment | Studio | Square footage not recorded | $325,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | August 19, 2026MLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9EApartment | Studio | 450 | $340,000 | $756/ft² | August 14, 2026MLS |
| 3FApartment | Studio | Square footage not recorded | $350,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | April 9, 2026City record · MLS |
| 7HApartment | 1 | Square footage not recorded | $775,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | March 10, 2026City record · MLS |
| 7JApartment | Studio | Square footage not recorded | $310,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | February 6, 2026City record · MLS |
| 6JApartment | Studio | Square footage not recorded | $300,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | January 21, 2026MLS |
| 4JApartment | Studio | Square footage not recorded | $373,790 | No square footage recorded for this sale | October 9, 2025City record · MLS |
| 9CApartment | 1 | Square footage not recorded | $700,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | September 12, 2025City record · MLS |
| 1JApartment | Studio | Square footage not recorded | $315,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | July 30, 2025City record · MLS |
| 7EApartment | Studio | Square footage not recorded | $335,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | July 17, 2025City record · MLS |
| 8BApartment | Studio | Square footage not recorded | $350,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | June 20, 2025City record · MLS |
| 9GApartment | Bedroom count not recorded | Square footage not recorded | $275,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | April 15, 2025City record |
| 6IApartment | Studio | Square footage not recorded | $362,969 | No square footage recorded for this sale | December 23, 2024City record · MLS |
| 5JApartment | Studio | Square footage not recorded | $370,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | September 19, 2024City record · MLS |
| 8JApartment | Bedroom count not recorded | Square footage not recorded | $400,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | September 12, 2024City record |
| 2DDuplex | Studio | 475 | $355,000 | $747/ft² | July 24, 2024City record · MLS |
| 10JApartment | 1 | 1,217 | $395,000 | $325/ft² | June 12, 2024City record |
| 8CApartment | 1 | Square footage not recorded | $650,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | March 21, 2024City record · MLS |
| 6FApartment | Studio | Square footage not recorded | $385,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | March 19, 2024City record · MLS |
| 6-EApartment | Studio | Square footage not recorded | $345,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | October 2, 2023City record · MLS |
| 4AApartment | Bedroom count not recorded | Square footage not recorded | $340,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | August 1, 2023City record |
| 3-FApartment | Studio | Square footage not recorded | $380,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | July 27, 2023City record · MLS |
| 10-GApartment | Studio | Square footage not recorded | $425,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | July 5, 2023City record · MLS |
| 7-ABApartment | 2 | Square footage not recorded | $1,597,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | June 15, 2023City record · MLS |
| 9DApartment | Studio | 500 | $407,000 | $814/ft² | May 9, 2023City record · MLS |
| 11-CDApartment | 2 | Square footage not recorded | $1,998,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | December 21, 2022City record · MLS |
| 4-DApartment | Studio | Square footage not recorded | $370,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | December 15, 2022City record · MLS |
| 4DApartment | 3 | 1,700 | $370,000 | $218/ft² | December 15, 2022City record |
| 2-HApartment | 1 | Square footage not recorded | $775,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | July 27, 2022City record · MLS |
| 2CApartment | 1 | Square footage not recorded | $810,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | July 27, 2022City record · MLS |
| 9FApartment | 1 | Square footage not recorded | $780,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | July 27, 2022City record · MLS |
| 1GApartment | 1 | Square footage not recorded | $760,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | June 15, 2022City record · MLS |
| 8DApartment | 1 | Square footage not recorded | $385,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | May 4, 2022City record · MLS |
| 5EFApartment | 2 | 800 | $799,000 | $999/ft² | April 25, 2022City record · MLS |
| 2ABApartment | 2 | Square footage not recorded | $1,270,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | April 6, 2022City record · MLS |
| 4-BApartment | 1 | Square footage not recorded | $685,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | November 3, 2021City record · MLS |
| 10-AApartment | 1 | Square footage not recorded | $825,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | October 15, 2021City record · MLS |
| 8-GApartment | Studio | Square footage not recorded | $415,000 | No square footage recorded for this sale | October 14, 2021City record · MLS |
Every row is a recorded transaction, including ancillary spaces such as storage and staff rooms where they were sold separately. Those are excluded from the benchmark below.
How this price compares
- This home
- $875,000
- Median sold price
- $1,433,500
- Difference
- -$558,500 (-39%)
- Comparable sales
- 4
- Sales from
- Apr 2022 – Jun 2023
Based on two-bedroom sales at 70 Remsen Street.
More market data
- Middle half of those sales
- $1,152,250 – $1,697,250
Square footage is recorded for only 1 of these 4 sales (25%), so no price per square foot is shown for this group. Co-op sales rarely carry a floor area, and a figure drawn from a handful of them would not describe the rest.
How these sales were negotiated
- Typical time to find a buyer
- 21 days
- Typical time to close
- 85 days
Based on two-bedroom sales at 70 Remsen Street with the required listing and closing data. Sample sizes vary by metric.
Price trend
Median sale price, co-op two-bedroom sales in Brooklyn Heights
| Year | Median sold price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,217,500 | 36 |
| 2022 | $1,120,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $1,040,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $1,295,000 | 14 |
| 2025 | $1,400,000 | 18 |
More market history
| Year | Median sold price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $1,215,000 | 22 |
| 2018 | $1,089,080 | 18 |
| 2019 | $1,220,000 | 17 |
| 2020 | $1,275,000 | 19 |
Based on recorded co-op two-bedroom sales in Brooklyn Heights.
Sales data through August 2026.
Sale prices and dates are based on NYC ACRIS records. MLS closing dates may differ. Historical sales are not an appraisal or valuation of this property.
Price and Property History for 70 Remsen Street, Unit 5EF
Review the recorded listing activity for 70 Remsen Street, Unit 5EF, including asking-price changes and prior market dates.
- Entered contract
- October 5, 2026
| Date | Price | Listing event |
|---|---|---|
| $875,000 | Entered contract | |
| $875,000 | Listed for sale by Compass |
Property Taxes
This apartment is part of a co-op that is taxed as one lot shared across 103 apartments. The corporation’s 2026 property tax bill was $861,503 for the whole building. Shareholders cover it through their monthly maintenance rather than a separate bill for this unit.
About The Building
70 Remsen Street
70 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
A building in Brooklyn Heights, currently featuring 2 active listings.
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Brooklyn Heights
Overview of Brooklyn Heights
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Brooklyn Heights is best for history lovers, Wall Street commuters, and families seeking a safe, postcard-perfect neighborhood with elite schools.
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