A pair of historic Brooklyn Heights properties, including a recently restored 174-year-old mansion and its adjacent carriage house, are being offered for sale with a combined asking price of $20.99 million. The primary residence, located at 1 Monroe Place, is listed for $14.99 million, while the neighboring carriage house at 94 Clark Street is priced at $6 million.
The Greek Revival mansion, originally constructed in 1852, is situated within New York City’s first historic district. Once considered a “derelict eyesore,” the building underwent a comprehensive restoration that spanned a decade, culminating in a meticulous rebuild aimed at preserving its historic character. The renovation, managed by NV Design Architecture, relied on a limited collection of historic photographs and archival materials to recreate original masonry, woodwork, and ornamental details.
Developer Margaret Streicker, whose firm acquired the properties in 2010 for $1.25 million, oversaw the phased reconstruction, navigating a complex array of landmark regulations, evolving building codes, and challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the sale, city authorities had declared the mansion structurally unsound in 2008, removing its upper floors and evicting its last rent-stabilized tenants. Legal disputes related to displaced residents prolonged the restoration timeline.
The five-story mansion encompasses approximately 7,200 square feet and features seven bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, four powder rooms, an elevator, multiple fireplaces, wide-plank hickory floors, and a marble chef’s kitchen. The primary suite occupies an entire floor and includes a private gym. Additional amenities include a wine cellar, wet bar, playroom, home office, two garden-level studios with independent access, and 1,100 square feet of outdoor space complemented by a roof terrace with a gas grill and expansive views.
The neighboring carriage house, also dating from 1852 and fully renovated, offers an additional 2,100 square feet distributed across three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. It features a skylight-equipped kitchen, gas fireplace, home office, a third-floor primary suite with a spa-style bathroom, and a basement housing a wine cellar, laundry area, and media room. Outdoor space includes an 800-square-foot terrace and roof deck.
The properties are jointly marketed as the Monroe Place Estates and present potential buyers with options for a multi-generational family compound or a combined residential and professional workspace. The listings are managed by Mallory and Brandon Bogard of Serhant.
Ahead of the sale, the mansion is serving as the venue for this year’s Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse, which runs through November 1. Nineteen design studios, including Sugarhouse Design & Architecture, Studio Olivine, Unionworks, and Isy’s Interiors, have transformed the interior spaces, offering a showcase of innovative and eclectic design approaches.
Margaret Streicker, known also for redeveloping other historic properties such as the former Chumley’s speakeasy in the West Village, emphasizes the significance of the restoration. “As we have been preparing it for market, people have been commenting on what an amazing milestone it is to bring the home back to life. It’s important for the neighborhood,” said listing agent Mallory Bogard.