Brooklyn Heights just notched another bragging right. A fully gutted and rebuilt townhouse on Garden Place went into contract last week after being listed for about $12.8 million, taking the crown as the borough’s priciest signed deal among homes asking at least $2 million. The single-family townhouse was marketed as a turnkey showpiece, complete with a garden-level guest suite, a private terrace off the primary suite and a blend of preserved period details with fresh, high-end finishes.
That Garden Place deal topped a busy stretch of high-end activity. Across Brooklyn, 19 contracts were signed for homes asking at least $2 million, totaling roughly $73 million in contract volume. The median asking price landed around $2.9 million, with an average price per square foot near $1,348, according to Compass’ weekly contracts data. The Real Deal.
The Compass listing for 40 Garden Place pegs the asking price at $12,750,000 and shows the status as Contract Signed as of June 26, 2026. The renovation is credited to a collaboration with Steering House and Brooklyn Studio and is framed as a move-in-ready overhaul. Highlights include a primary suite with a private terrace, dual walk-in closets, a home office and a den with a wood-burning fireplace, along with a garden-level guest suite that has its own bath and laundry. Compass…