Historic Bones, Modern Condos at 1151 Dean Street
Historic Bones, Modern Condos at 1151 Dean Street
Welcome to 1151 Dean Street, a 17-unit condominium conversion in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. This project takes a 1905 building and reworks it into modern condo residences, the kind of adaptive reuse that keeps Crown Heights' architectural character intact while bringing new homes to the neighborhood. The building was formerly rentals but haven’t rented any units publically sine 2020. Looking at the past listings, there are many 3 bedroom, one bathroom apartments at 1151 Dean Street.
Where Things Stand
Where things stand: 1151 Dean Street's offering plan was submitted to the New York State Attorney General on February 19, 2026, and it is currently awaiting acceptance. That means no units are for sale yet, there is no public pricing, and reservations cannot be taken. From here, it typically takes about 6 to 12 months for the Attorney General to review and accept a plan. If this building is on your radar, now is the time to start the conversation, well before it is marketed anywhere public.
The Numbers So Far
The offering plan has not yet been accepted, so unit pricing and the full sell-out figure are not public yet. What we do know: the building holds 17 residences across roughly 16,900 square feet, which works out to about 1,000 square feet per home on average. A J51 tax abatement runs through 2037, which can meaningfully lower monthly carrying costs for early buyers. I will update this post with pricing once the Attorney General accepts the plan. Because these were rentals before, I would expect these to be priced a bit more accessible than some of the other brand new buildings- less work required to renovate and therefore a lower amount can still turn a profit.
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A Boutique Condo Experience
1151 Dean Street is a conversion, which means the 1905 building is being reworked into condominiums rather than built from the ground up.
The Heart of Crown Heights
Crown Heights sits in a sweet spot of Brooklyn. It is dense with cultural anchors, architecturally rich, and connected to the rest of the city by some of the best subway access in the borough. 1151 Dean Street is in the kind of pocket buyers consistently ask me about:
The A and C trains at Nostrand Avenue are a 5-minute walk.
The Franklin Avenue Shuttle at Franklin Avenue and Fulton Street is a 7-minute walk, connecting you to Prospect Park and the 2/3/4/5 lines.
The 3 and 4 trains at Nostrand Avenue are a 10-minute walk, and the 2/3/4/5 at Franklin Avenue are about 11 minutes.
Walkable to the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Eastern Parkway, plus the cafes and shops along Nostrand and Franklin Avenues. Brower Park, home to the Brooklyn Children's Museum.
Designed for Modern Brooklyn Living
A 17-unit conversion of a century-old building is exactly the kind of project that fits Crown Heights, where the appeal has always been the blend of historic architecture and modern living. For buyers who want a brand-new home inside a building with real character, this is a project worth knowing about before the rest of the market does.
Discover Other Similar Projects
If you’re intrigued by 1151 Dean Street, take a look at 582 Park Place, 598 Sterling Place, and 811 Classon Avenue, all boutique condo projects in Crown Heights.
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