Milton Coste

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(917) 416-7433

SOLD FOR $555,000

Listed at $555,555 · Sold 0.1% below asking · Closed February 12, 2020

16 Lester Court

$555,555

$421 per sq ft

16 Lester Court

Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10590921

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Madison Estates

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,320

Sq. Ft.

1920

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,320 sq ft
Year Built 1920
Neighborhood Gerritsen Beach

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Building Patio, Patio
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1920)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street Madoc Avenue/Noel Avenue
Year Built 1920
Living Area 1,320 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 08866-1316
Block/Lot 8866/1316

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jul 19, 2019 $555,555 -
Currently May 15, 2026 $555,555 -

Description

Prime Gerritsen Beach home sitting on a Double Lot 80 X 45! This high ranch offers 2 large bedrooms that were converted from 3 bedrooms with full bath, eat-in kitchen and Livingroom over a fully finished daylight basement with summer kitchen and bath. The property offers plenty of private parking, an above ground pool and a tranquil garden. Owners are motivated!

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Building Patio Patio

Building Information

Gerritsen Beach is a waterfront neighborhood on Jamaica Bay featuring compact frame bungalows, two-story cottages, and brick homes, many with private boat docks along Gerritsen Creek and the Gotham Avenue Canal. The neighborhood maintains its coastal character with narrow streets, and residents access Manhattan via the B31 and B44 buses connecting to nearby subway lines.

Gerritsen Beach Live Market Data

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Active Listings

4

Median Asking Price

$673K

Median $/Sqft

$435

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

0

Price Reduced

50%

Sold (30 Days)

0

Median Sale Price

$406K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/15/26, 6:01 AM EST

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Location

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16 Lester Court, Gerritsen Beach, Kings County • Near Madoc Avenue/Noel Avenue

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1920
Year Built
106 years old
1
Floors
1
Residential Units
R4-1
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $43,920
Land Value: $6,780
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 1,800 SF
Building Area: 1,320 SF
Built FAR: 0.73
Allowed FAR: 1

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 1,320 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1920, making it approximately 106 years old.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $555,555 for 1,320 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $421. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10590921
First Listed: 7/19/2019
Closed: 2/12/2020
Contract Date: 7/19/2019

Listing Courtesy of Madison Estates - Joseph Baglio

Listing Contact: (718) 645-1665

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