Brooklyn Heights Mansion or Triplex + Income 25’ Brimming with Light plus Double-Wide Garden
Your choice: restore a mansion that rivals the $20 million sales below or simply move into the garden triplex while the 3 remaining tenants pay your mortgage.
Built at the top of “the Heights” in 1851 by a shipping magnate, this extraordinary five-story townhouse offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a discerning buyer.
One of its most remarkable features is the lush, private 50-foot, double-wide garden, which was annexed from an adjacent property over a century ago. Surrounded by neighboring gardens, it is a serene, bird-friendly sanctuary, reminiscent of the intimate yards behind Mediterranean villas. This rare space offers unparalleled multi-level outdoor living, with entrances from two levels, perfect for a secret garden, grilling, and a children’s playhouse.
This home enjoys an unobstructed sightline down historic Hunt’s Lane, where the sun rises over picturesque carriage houses, filling every floor with morning sunlight. Inside, the garden level boasts raised 9.5-foot ceilings, creating a sense of light and volume that is unmatched. Rare side windows enhance the brightness, and experts have suggested the possibility of enlarging these windows or adding new ones. On the parlour level, a hidden treasure awaits: an oval 3’ x 5’ floral plaster medallion, intact above a false ceiling, offering a stunning remnant of the home’s historic grandeur.
Located just two blocks from Saint Ann’s School, Packer Collegiate, and Grace Church School, the townhouse offers an ideal blend of urban accessibility and private tranquility. Convenient access to subway hubs for the 2, 3, 4, 5, F, and R trains ensures seamless commuting, while the nearby semi-weekly farmer’s market provides fresh apples, flowers, vegetables, and fish. The property’s unique charm extends to its role in the community, famously known as the "Apple House" for its tradition of giving away hundreds of farmer’s market apples to trick-or-treaters during Halloween.
This property offers tremendous versatility. Restore the townhouse to its original grandeur as a single-family mansion, following the trend of celebrity-infused Brooklyn Heights, or take advantage of detailed architectural plans to create a luxurious 4-bedroom, 4-bath owner’s triplex while collecting top-of-the-market rental income from three upper floors. (Private stairs between the garden and parlour levels accommodate such a layout). Or convert easily to luxury condos. All apartments are in excellent condition with huge windows and tall ceilings.
The New York Times featured interior details of this historic mansion in an article called “Charmed Obsolescence .” This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Brooklyn Heights history, combining historic charm, modern versatility, and unmatched outdoor space.
Listing Agent- Vandenberg, The Townhouse Experts, Garden photo virtually rendered
In contract
Price cut: $455K (5/30)
$6,495,000
222 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
10beds
6,750sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1851
-- sqft lot
$6,070,300 Zestimate®
$962/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Secret gardenMorning sunlightLight and volumeUnparalleled multi-level outdoor livingRare side windows
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 08, 2025 at 11:04am
Listing by:
Vandenberg 212-769-9600,
Dexter Guerrieri
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1749467
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 10
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,750
- Total interior livable area: 6,750 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Terrace, Other
- Exterior features: Garden, Terrace
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Skyline, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Details
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Roof: Roof Rights
Condition
- Year built: 1851
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Brooklyn Heights
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $962/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $65,904
- Date on market: 1/13/2025
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