Hoboken Brownstones and Townhouses
Explore Hoboken brownstones and townhouses with Anthony Vetrano: ownership structure, condition, renovation questions, flood considerations, and specific sales from his local experience.
A Hoboken Brownstone Sale
Read the 1237 Garden Street case study for a closer look at the property presentation, marketing and $3.9 million closing.
Planning your next brownstone move?
If you are buying, use the Hoboken brownstone buyer checklist to compare ownership, layout, renovation needs and insurance questions before touring.
If you own a house or brownstone condo, the Hoboken brownstone selling guide explains how to prepare the property, choose comparable sales and plan your listing. Discuss your selling plans with Anthony.
Hoboken’s brownstones and rowhouses include whole houses, multi-unit properties, and condominium conversions. Similar facades can contain very different ownership arrangements and floor plans. Anthony has represented sales on Garden, Bloomfield, Park, and other local streets. This guide introduces the distinctions to consider when buying or selling.
Brownstone blocks and past sales
Garden Street, 10th to 14th. These blocks include substantial brownstones near the uptown waterfront, with differences in lot dimensions, condition, and outdoor space. Anthony’s sales include 1237 Garden at $2.95 million in 2021 and $3.9 million in 2025, 1251 Garden at $3.4 million in 2026, 1213 Garden at $3.35 million in 2026, and 1306 Garden at $1.925 million in 2025.
Bloomfield Street includes brownstones and condominium conversions near Church Square Park and the uptown blocks. Anthony’s sales include 1017 Bloomfield Street at $2,075,000 in 2021, 728 Bloomfield Street #3 at $1,350,000 in 2023, and 84 Bloomfield Street #4 at $695,000 in 2022. Compare the property’s legal use, layout, and condition before treating another sale on the same street as a close match.
Hudson Street and the Castle Point area offer a different setting near Stevens Institute of Technology and the waterfront. Anthony’s condo sales include 1022 Hudson Street #1 at $935,000 in 2021, 1030 Hudson Street #7 at $925,000 in 2023, and 1122 Hudson Street #2A at $625,000 in 2024. A unit’s floor, light, outdoor rights, and building condition help explain differences within the area.
Park Avenue, Willow Avenue, and streets farther west include rowhouses and condo conversions with varied layouts and conditions. Anthony’s experience includes 621 Park Avenue at $1,799,999 in 2023, 336 Park Avenue #2 at $2,185,000 in 2023, 1130 Willow Avenue at $1,650,000 in 2024, and 1034 Clinton Street at $1,100,000 in 2022. Evaluate each home individually; moving west does not establish a property’s size or value.
Single family versus multi unit
A brownstone may be a single-family home, a property with several dwelling units, or a condominium conversion. Establish the legal use before developing an offer or renovation plan. Review occupancy records, approved plans, and any leases with your attorney and qualified design professionals. A conversion depends on zoning, permits, building requirements, and any tenant or association rights. If rental income is part of your financing plan, ask the lender how it can be considered.
Condition and renovation
Review the structure, roof and exterior, mechanical systems, drainage, and interior condition with qualified professionals. The scope and cost of renovation vary by property, approvals, and your plans. Obtain estimates before treating an asking-price difference as an available renovation budget.
Flood risk and insurance
Review flood risk for the property’s location using the FEMA Flood Map Service Center, then discuss elevation, prior flooding, drainage, and insurance with qualified professionals. A mapped flood zone applies to the location; it is not a designation limited to a basement or garden-level apartment. Upper-floor condo owners can still face disruption or shared costs when common areas or building systems flood. Ask an insurance professional about coverage and exclusions, particularly for basement areas, and review the association’s policy. The flood insurance guide outlines questions to raise.
Selected brownstone sales
Selected whole-house sales represented by Anthony Vetrano are listed below with closing years and prices. Explore the Track Record page for additional transactions.
| Address | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1237 Garden Street | 2025 | $3,900,000 |
| 1251 Garden Street | 2026 | $3,400,000 |
| 1213 Garden Street | 2026 | $3,350,000 |
| 1237 Garden Street | 2021 | $2,950,000 |
| 210 13th Street | 2026 | $2,575,000 |
| 1017 Bloomfield Street | 2021 | $2,075,000 |
| 1306 Garden Street | 2025 | $1,925,000 |
| 621 Park Avenue | 2023 | $1,799,999 |
| 1130 Willow Avenue | 2024 | $1,650,000 |
| 214 11th Street | 2022 | $1,525,000 |
| 1034 Clinton Street | 2022 | $1,100,000 |
Brownstone and rowhouse condos, a selection: 336 Park Avenue unit 2 ($2,185,000, 2023), 728 Bloomfield unit 3 ($1,350,000, 2023), 264 Fifth Street unit 3E ($1,100,000, 2024), 1022 Hudson unit 1 ($935,000, 2021), 1030 Hudson unit 7 ($925,000, 2023), 262 First Street unit B ($815,000, 2024), 84 Bloomfield unit 4 ($695,000, 2022), 1122 Hudson unit 2A ($625,000, 2024), 68 Park Avenue unit 9 ($620,000, 2026).
How a brownstone is priced and sold
Compare relevant completed sales with the house’s dimensions, usable floors, condition, outdoor space, parking, and legal use. The listing plan then addresses preparation, photography, floor plans, marketing, and showing access. Anthony’s 1237 Garden Street sales were $2.95 million in 2021 and $3.9 million in 2025; those outcomes provide historical context, while a new listing needs its own analysis.
Quick answers about Hoboken brownstones
What does a brownstone cost in Hoboken?
Costs vary with ownership structure, size, condition, setting, and current competition. Anthony’s past whole-house sales include 621 Park Avenue at $1,799,999 in 2023 and 1237 Garden Street at $3,900,000 in 2025. Those dated examples provide context; a current purchase or listing needs comparable sales suited to the particular property.
Where can I explore Hoboken brownstones?
Garden, Bloomfield, Hudson, Park, and Willow streets include brownstones with different dimensions, settings, and conditions. Compare the particular home, ownership structure, outdoor space, maintenance needs, and daily routes rather than relying on the street name alone.
Are Hoboken brownstones in a flood zone?
Check the property’s location on the current FEMA map and review elevation, flood history, drainage, and insurance. Flood-zone designations are not limited to individual floors. A condo above ground level can still be affected by damage to common areas and building systems.
Can I convert a Hoboken multi family brownstone to a single family?
A conversion may be possible, but it requires property-specific review of legal use, zoning, permits, construction requirements, and any tenant or association rights. Consult your attorney and qualified design professionals before treating a conversion as part of the purchase plan.
Reviewed September 2026 by Anthony Vetrano, Associate Broker. Prices and flood designations change; confirm specifics for any house with your agent, attorney, and engineer.
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