Boerum Hill ranked first on StreetEasy’s list of 10 Best NYC Neighborhoods for Buyers in 2025, shining an even brighter spotlight on the historic townhouse and brownstone-lined neighborhood. Luckily for potential buyers, inventory is on the rise and prices have been trending downward, presenting ripe opportunities to land a great deal. We’ve rounded up five Boerum Hill homes for under $1.2 million, with everything from contemporary duplex condos to classic co-ops to choose from.

Price $990,000
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Boerum Hill
Borough Brooklyn

Urban chic meets farmhouse in this 2-bedroom duplex that boasts two private decks. Both levels feature wide-plank oak floors, 9-foot ceilings, and plenty of natural light. In the kitchen you’ve got walnut slab cabinets, an induction cooktop, and stainless steel appliances. The living room provides access to the first deck, spanning more than 300 square feet, while the lower level bedroom leads to the backyard deck. The primary bedroom can fit a queen bed and touts a stunning custom closet with plenty of space for an extensive wardrobe. The second bedroom offers flexibility and can be set up as a guest room, den, or whatever else you envision. A home office with a built-in desk is conveniently nestled between the two bedrooms and partitioned off via a pair of sliding barn doors.

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Price $899,000
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Boerum Hill
Borough Brooklyn

The double-height ceilings and windows in this 1-bedroom loft are a showstopper, bathing the space in sunlight and creating a sense of grandeur. Culinary creators will be delighted with the sleek kitchen outfitted with white shaker cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a four-seat breakfast bar. The bedroom is situated on the upper level, overlooking the main floor and featuring a walk-in closet. There are also wide-plank oak floors, central air conditioning and heat throughout, and an intimate balcony with room for a small seating arrangement just outside the living room.

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Price $575,000
Space Studio, 1 bath
Neighborhood Boerum Hill
Borough Brooklyn

You’ll instantly fall for the striking blue wood-burning fireplace in this corner studio on Bergen Street. It’s a great starter home offering all the essentials, including a well-lit living room with solid wood floors and oversized windows, a revamped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and room to carve out a bedroom that can fit a full-sized bed. The home also touts built-in storage space and an in-unit washer/dryer.

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Price $679,000
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Boerum Hill
Borough Brooklyn

Enter this spacious 1-bedroom and get inspired to make it your own. If renovating isn’t in your plans, fret not: the 700-square-foot space is move-in ready, boasting dark wood floors, oversized windows, a full kitchen with frosted-glass cabinets, and a stylish bathroom with a deep soaking tub and floating vanity. The dining area is flexible and can also make way for a home office. The bedroom provides built-in storage, while a walk-in closet in the foyer offers additional storage space. 

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Price $1,185,000
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Boerum Hill
Borough Brooklyn

This 800-square-foot home is stylish and contemporary, with no expense spared or convenience overlooked. The custom kitchen is complete with integrated Thermador appliances, quartzite countertops, a breakfast bar, and white oak and fluted champagne glass cabinets. In the living room, three large windows frame views of the streetscape below. The bedroom is a peaceful oasis with garden views, two large closets, and a 52-square-foot private loggia for a slice of the outdoors. Wide-plank floors run throughout, ceilings extend nine feet high, there’s a full Bosch washer/dryer machine in the unit, and a home office is nestled between the foyer and bedroom.

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