As of early 2026, the record for the most expensive residential sale in Brooklyn is held by a meticulously renovated townhouse in Brooklyn Heights at 307 Hicks Street, which sold for $14.99 million. This 25-foot-wide property was a high-end conversion from a multi-family building into a 6,200-square-foot single-family mansion. While this is the top sale of the 2026 season so far, the overall borough record is still contested by historic mansions in Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill that have approached or exceeded the $25 million mark in previous years. The luxury market in Brooklyn has shifted toward "turnkey" townhouse conversions where developers like Eckstrom NYC modernize historic brownstones with minimalist luxury finishes. These homes often feature private elevators, saunas, and rooftop terraces, catering to a "finance-focused" demographic looking for Manhattan-style luxury in the borough's most established and picturesque neighborhoods.