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651 VANDERBILT STREET

Brooklyn · Kensington · New York, NY 11218

Built 1963 6 Floors 149 Units Elevator Apartments
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100/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

651 VANDERBILT STREET is a large-scale post-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Kensington. Kensington is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood bordered by Prospect Park to the north and the landmarked Green-Wood Cemetery to the west, with Ocean Parkway running through its center as one of the... Zoned R5B, this building sits in a residential zoning district. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Kensington

Kensington is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood bordered by Prospect Park to the north and the landmarked Green-Wood Cemetery to the west, with Ocean Parkway running through its center as one of the borough's signature tree-lined boulevards. The housing stock includes brick rowhouses, prewar co-op apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway and Coney Island Avenue, and detached Victorian homes on the side streets, served by the F and G trains at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Church Avenue. The B and Q express trains are accessible within a short walk, providing a 30-to-35-minute commute to Midtown Manhattan.

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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 3-05268-0033

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Active Listings in This Building

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Listing data provided by the REBNY Listing Service (RLS) and may not reflect all available activity. All listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing broker is identified in each listing detail.

Recently Rented in This Building

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
Jul 14, 2025Unit 3J1BR$619,000-
Mar 14, 2025Unit 5A1BR$805,000-
Jan 16, 2025Unit 3K1BR$675,000-
Nov 29, 2023Unit 7Z2BR$901,000-
Jun 24, 2021Unit 6L2BR$837,000900
Aug 8, 2021Unit 4A2BR$820,000935
Jul 31, 2023Unit 4RStudio$430,000-
Jan 13, 2023Unit 7T1BR$750,000-
Apr 6, 2022Unit 6D1BR$627,500-
Dec 6, 2022Unit 2T1BR$635,000-
Apr 20, 2023Unit 2Z1BR$650,000-
Dec 6, 2022Unit 4Z1BR$635,000-
Jun 12, 2023Unit 2B1BR$640,000-
Jun 29, 2022Unit 5Y1BR$696,000-
Aug 17, 2022Unit 5G1BR$857,000-
Apr 20, 2021Unit 2L2BR$715,000900
Jul 12, 2018Unit 6J1BR$515,000-
Jul 23, 2020Unit 7-E2BR$855,000-
Jul 14, 2021Unit 7-B2BR$711,000-
Dec 22, 2021Unit 6-Z2BR$820,000890
Sep 17, 2018Unit 2-G2BRN/A-
Sep 18, 2022Unit 2-M1BR$585,000780
Jun 16, 2015Unit 4-M1BR$550,000-
Jul 30, 2023Unit 3-P1BR$685,000-
Nov 3, 2016Unit 6-P1BRN/A900
Dec 17, 2019Unit 7T1BR$750,000935
Jun 18, 2021Unit 5RStudio$400,000-
Apr 12, 2021Unit 4M1BR$640,000780
Jul 10, 2020Unit 7A2BR$730,000-
Dec 16, 2019Unit 5K2BR$670,000810
Feb 21, 2020Unit 3Z2BR$860,000900
Jun 13, 2019Unit 3J1BR$515,000-
Mar 3, 2016Unit 2D1BR$560,000-
Apr 12, 2019Unit 5G1BR$699,000-
Jan 22, 2015Unit 6JStudio$285,000-
Apr 18, 2016Unit 4K1BR$596,000850
Aug 18, 2017Unit 4A1BR$712,500935
Dec 21, 2017Unit 4C2BR$899,0001,204
Oct 23, 2017Unit 3J1BR$425,000-
Oct 7, 2024Unit 5-Z1BR$815,000-
Jan 9, 2024Unit 4N1BR$565,000-
Oct 30, 2023Unit 6-HStudio$475,000-
Oct 21, 2020Unit 7-K2BR$755,000-
Nov 18, 2013Unit 3M1BRN/A-
Sep 3, 2014Unit 4JStudio$215,000-
May 30, 2013Unit 6P1BRN/A-
Mar 24, 2026Unit 7K2BR$825,000-
Dec 4, 2025Unit 6W2BR$885,000-
Oct 9, 2020Unit 5C2BR$1,055,0001,200
Jul 20, 2021Unit BUILDING6BR$2,700,000-
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Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 3Jul 19, 2014$3,200/mo21-
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Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

No subway stations found within 0.5 miles.

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R5B

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
3.60 / 2.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1963
Floors
6
Total Units
155
Residential Units
149
Gross Floor Area
162,439 sq ft
Lot Area
45,150 sq ft
Municipal Districts
BBL
3052680033.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

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Frequently Asked Questions about 651 VANDERBILT STREET

What kind of building is 651 VANDERBILT STREET?
651 VANDERBILT STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 651 VANDERBILT STREET built?
Built in 1963, 6 floors, 155 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 651 VANDERBILT STREET?
149 residential units across 6 floors. The building also contains 6 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 651 VANDERBILT STREET?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 651 VANDERBILT STREET?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 651 VANDERBILT STREET?
651 VANDERBILT STREET is served by MTA subway lines within BK. The Nearby Transit section above shows all stations within half a mile.
How can I see the full sales history for 651 VANDERBILT STREET?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 651 VANDERBILT STREET?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email [email protected], or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 651 VANDERBILT STREET?
The current owner of 651 VANDERBILT STREET is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 3-05268-0033 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.
What is the BBL for 651 VANDERBILT STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 651 VANDERBILT STREET is 3-05268-0033. The first digit (3) identifies the borough: Brooklyn. The next 5 digits are the tax block (5268) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (33). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.
Where can I find the deed history for 651 VANDERBILT STREET?
Every recorded deed for 651 VANDERBILT STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 3-05268-0033 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

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