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171 Columbia Heights
New Development Opened in 2018
Last updated on Dec 16, 2025

The Standish,
171 Columbia Heights

Historic Brooklyn Heights condominium converted from 1903 Beaux Arts-style hotel Luxury apartments with harbor views, high-end finishes, and full-service amenities

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Overview of The Standish at 171 Columbia Heights

This classic condominium residence set among the brownstones of beautiful Brooklyn Heights began life as the Standish Arms Hotel in 1903; the Beaux Arts-style building has been reimagined as 29 luxury apartments. Just off the Promenade, the building offers the neighborhood’s famous New York Harbor and Manhattan skyline views. One- to five-bedroom homes feature wide-plank Austrian white oak floors and European kitchen appliances; A townhouse unit offers the privacy and outdoor space of a townhouse and the security and ease of full-service condo living. The building offers full-time doorman and concierge services, a fitness studio, a playroom, and a landscaped rooftop terrace with harbor views, plus additional storage and bicycle spaces. The location is just steps from the Promenade and Brooklyn Bridge Park and shopping and restaurants (Iris Cafe, Colonie) on the picturesque surrounding streets, plus a farmers’ market, movie theater and Trader Joe’s. Nearby at Jay Street/Borough Hall you can find just about every subway line in the city.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Condo
Year Built
1903
Converted: 2017
Apartments
Floors
12
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%
Developer
DDG & Westbrook Partners

Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Bike Room
  • Fireplaces
  • Landmarked
  • Live-In Superintendent
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at Henry 0.18 miles
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at Clinton and Montague 0.34 miles
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at Cadman Plaza West and Cranberry 0.34 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Roof terrace
  • Bicycle room
  • Storage
  • In historic district
  • Fitness center
  • Good Brooklyn Heights location
  • Few apartments
  • 24-hour doorman
  • Close to Subway
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • No garage
  • No concierge

CityRealty Rating

27
/44
Architecture
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28
/36
Location
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19
/39
Features
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9
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  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

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Alternate Addresses

  • 167 Columbia Heights
  • 169 Columbia Heights
  • 169 Columbia Hts
  • 171 Columbia Hts
  • The Standish Arms
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