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SOLD FOR $565,000

· Closed April 29, 2023

537 ESSEX Street #House

$565,000

$506 per sq ft

537 ESSEX Street #House

East New York, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10844291

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Daniel Gale of Brooklyn LLC

3

Bedrooms

1.5

Baths

1,116

Sq. Ft.

1989

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Living Area 1,116 sq ft
Lot Size 3,208 sq ft
Year Built 1989
Parking Garage
Neighborhood East New York

Property Highlights

  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 7
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Year Built 1989
Living Area 1,116 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Lot Size 3,208 sq ft
Parcel # 04052-0111

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jan 20, 2023 $565,000 -
Currently Jun 9, 2026 $565,000 -

Description

This beautifully appointed single-family townhouse in the desirable East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn is the perfect blend of luxury and convenience. The open-concept main floor features a kitchen with mahogany wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and recess lighting that opens to the living and dining room, perfect for entertaining. The bedrooms are well-proportioned and have ample closet space. Step outside to your own private backyard oasis with 6th boxwood trees and plush grass, as well as an exterior storage hut. This property is conveniently located near Gateway Center, Shirley Chisholm State Park, and offers easy access to Manhattan via the A & C trains under 35 mins and JFK International Airport in just 20 mins. Don't miss your chance to own this townhouse and all it has to offer!" ** New Roof, New Hot Water Tank, Windows

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Eat In Kitchen Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Garden Garden

Building Information

East New York offers a wide range of housing types including semi-detached homes, two-to-four-family houses, brick rowhouses, and new affordable construction developments along major corridors like Atlantic and Pennsylvania Avenues. The neighborhood has strong transit coverage with the 2, 3, 4, and 5 trains on the New Lots Line and the L train along the Canarsie Line, plus the major transfer hub at Broadway Junction. Shirley Chisholm State Park on Jamaica Bay and Spring Creek Park provide waterfront green space along the neighborhood's southern edge.

East New York Live Market Data

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Active Listings

17

Median Asking Price

$889K

Median $/Sqft

$377

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

1

Price Reduced

18%

Sold (30 Days)

0

Median Sale Price

$815K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 6/9/26, 5:58 PM EST

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Location

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537 ESSEX Street #House, East New York, Kings County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1989
Year Built
37 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R5
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $37,860
Land Value: $9,000
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 1,800 SF
Building Area: 1,116 SF
Built FAR: 0.62
Allowed FAR: 1.5

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 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 1,116 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1989, making it approximately 37 years old.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

At the current list price of $565,000 for 1,116 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $506. 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: RLS10844291
First Listed: 1/20/2023
Price Changed: 1/20/2023
Closed: 4/29/2023
Contract Date: 1/20/2023

Listing Courtesy of Daniel Gale of Brooklyn LLC - Andrew Moore

Listing Contact: (718) 638-6500

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