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SOLD FOR $409,000

· Closed June 18, 2025

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Closed For Sale Co-op

$409,000

$524 per sq ft

811 Cortelyou Road #3J

Kensington, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS11032525

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Listing by Abacus Properties LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

780

Sq. Ft.

1941

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 780 sq ft
Year Built 1941
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,135/mo
Neighborhood Kensington
Floor 3 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Window Units
  • Character: Pre-war building (1941)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 3 of 6
Heating Radiant
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street E. 8th St.
Year Built 1941
Living Area 780 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Structure Type None
Flooring Hardwood
Furnished Unfurnished
Parcel # 05377-0043-00811-000-000003J
Block/Lot 00000/0000

Description

Prewar Charm - Modern Renovation
This peaceful and spacious 1 bedroom is located in one of Kensingtons most coveted art deco pre-war buildings on the 3rd floor of a 6 story elevator building. A completely remodeled from top to bottom, corner unit with 2 sun filled exposures facing away from the street, it looks over the quiet backyards of the block.
The entire apartment features Pre-war details including a built-in, coved 9 ceilings, elegant archways, and inlaid hardwood floors. Upon entry you will find an oversized foyer with a closet and potential for a home office or dining space. The living room is huge has inlaid hardwood floors and a ceiling fan. The all new kitchen has lots of counter space done in quarts and plenty of cabinetry, stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher and a window. Down the hall past more closets, you will find the windowed bath with all new subway tile and the very generously sized bedroom, which features two exposures, a huge closet, ceiling fan and can accommodate a king size bed and much more.
One dog under 40 lbs. allowed per unit with board approval. Cats are welcome too!

Building:
Recently updated lobby & hallways
Porter & live-in Super
Storage
Bike room
Playroom
Central laundry in basement

Green friendly:
Recycling for paper, plastics, electronics, clothes
Food composting
Solar panels on roof

Neighborhood:
Just a few blocks away from lively cafes, bars and restaurants along Cortelyou
Near food coop and another great natural food store
Blocks away from the Sunday Farmers market on Cortelyou
Prospect Park is a 15 minute walk
Beach is a short bike ride away

Transportation:
10 minute walk from Q train
15 minute walk from F train
Express bus to Manhattan 2 blocks away. 20 minutes to downtown/financial district, continues up to midtown.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

High Ceilings Storage Building Inside Common Area None Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Building Storage Private Outdoor Space Under60 Sqft Storage

Building Amenities

Bike Storage Elevators Storage

Appliances

Dishwasher Stainless Steel Appliances

Building Information

Total Units 84
Stories 6
Structure None
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,135/mo
Original Price $500,000
Sale Price $409,000

Maintenance Includes

Water

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.

Kensington Live Market Data

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Active Listings

47

Median Asking Price

$799K

Median $/Sqft

$955

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

4

Price Reduced

13%

Sold (30 Days)

4

Median Sale Price

$550K

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811 Cortelyou Road #3J, Kensington, Kings County • Near E. 8th St.

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MLS® ID: RLS11032525
First Listed: 2/4/2025
On Market: 2/4/2025
Closed: 6/18/2025
Contract Date: 2/4/2025

Listing Courtesy of Abacus Properties LLC - Jeff S Surowka

Listing Contact: (718) 284-4400

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