Closed For Sale • Co-op

$478,000

$520 per sq ft

243 78th Street #4E

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

Fairfax House

MLS® #RLS10983969

Listing by Brownstone Real Estate LLC

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

920

Sq. Ft.

1940

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2

Bathrooms 1

Living Area 920 sq ft

Year Built 1940

Ownership Co-op

Maintenance $724/mo

Neighborhood Bay Ridge

Floor 4 of 6

Property Highlights

• Style: Prewar architecture
• Climate Control: Window Units
• Character: Pre-war building (1940)

Property Details

Type Co-op

Ownership Stock Cooperative

Total Rooms 4

Baths 1 Full

Floor 4 of 6

Heating Radiant

Cooling Window Units

Pets Yes

Cross Street 3rd Avenue

Year Built 1940

Living Area 920 sq ft

Architectural Style Prewar

Structure Type None

Flooring Hardwood

Furnished Unfurnished

Parcel # 05959-0062-00243-000-000004E

Block/Lot 05959/0000

Description

NOTE: ALL SHOWINGS AND OPEN HOUSES BY APPOINTMENT.

243 78th Street (the Fairfax House) is a well-managed, well-kept coop in the heart of Bay Ridge. The building features an elevator, on-site laundry, bicycle storage, rentable storage units, and a live-in super.

Residence #4E is a spacious, bright, fourth-floor unit with sweeping views! The two-bedroom space is in great condition with a renovated kitchen and bathroom. The pre-war design comes in a flowing layout with tremendous areas for living, dining, and a home office. The bedrooms are located on opposite sides of the apartment, allowing for greater privacy.

Between 3rd Ave and Ridge Blvd, 243 78th Street is on the doorstep of great restaurants and shopping. The 77th St. Subway is a block away, and other transport options (B4 and B37, and NYC Ferry Network) are nearby.

#4E is a home big enough to grow into, so you can build equity while living comfortably for years to come, at an accessible price. Escape the cycle of rising rents while investing in your future! Do not delay in scheduling your tour.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

High Ceilings Storage Building Inside None Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Building Storage Storage

Building Amenities

Bike Storage Elevators Storage

Appliances

Dishwasher Stainless Steel Appliances

Building Information

Building Fairfax House

Total Units 60

Stories 6

Structure None

Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $724/mo

Sale Price $492,000

Maintenance Includes

Water

About Bay Ridge

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Bay Ridge is a historic neighborhood in Southwest Brooklyn, known for its stunning views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and the New York Harbor. The area offers a vibrant lifestyle with the bustling commercial corridors of 3rd and 5th Avenues. The real estate market is a sophisticated blend of grand historic row houses, elegant pre-war cooperatives, and modern condominiums, all within a neighborhood famous for its parks and waterfront promenade.

Bay Ridge Live Market Data

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Active Listings

29

Median Asking Price

$875K

Median $/Sqft

$548

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

1

Price Reduced

38%

Sold (30 Days)

6

Median Sale Price

$488K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/23/26, 11:27 AM EST

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243 78th Street #4E, Bay Ridge, Kings County • Near 3rd Avenue

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MLS® ID: RLS10983969

First Listed: 5/9/2024

On Market: 5/13/2024

Closed: 9/19/2024

Contract Date: 5/13/2024

Listing Courtesy of Brownstone Real Estate LLC - Janet Guerra

Listing Contact: (718) 855-4111

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