$2,850,000
488 State Street
MLS® #RLS10682974
Listing by The Corcoran Group
5
Bedrooms
3.5
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1920
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1920)
Property Details
Description
488 State Street Brooklyn, NY 11217- Opportunity knocks to make this remarkable two-family townhouse the home of your dreams. Located in prime Boerum Hill on a quiet, residential treelined block. You will be situated moments away from all the top restaurants, bars, cafes and boutiques the neighborhood has to offer. Enjoy an easy commute into Manhattan with the Atlantic Terminal and Borough Hall stations both within a short distance. This legal two-family sits on 20.83 ft x 90 ft lot. The building dimensions are 20.83 ft x 46 ft. Take advantage of this 3,673 sf canvas to create a home rivaled by none. This pre-war property features exquisite moldings, marble mantles and wood finishes that have been perfectly preserved. The parlor floor is breathtaking and makes for a grand entrance that will leave your guests in awe upon arrival. The sun soaked living room (13.11 ft x 30.5 ft) features towering ceilings and floor to ceiling windows. All the pre-war finishes are of the finest craftsmanship and have been left intact. Attention to every nuance and detail provides this property with a historic sense of charm and character. The living room seamlessly flows into a separate dining room (13.8 ft x 10 ft). The kitchen has been recently renovated and possesses stainless steel appliances. Off the kitchen you will have access to a deck (8.6 ft x 5.3 ft) that perches over your backyard. This is the perfect place to BBQ or relax in your own urban oasis while observing the beauty and tranquility of the garden below. The floor above has a full bathroom and two oversized bedrooms that can be furnished or redesigned to your distinguished taste. The top floor features a half bath, study and an additional two bedrooms. On this level you will also find another sunlit room with skylight that can be utilized as a den, guest room, home office or a spacious closet. Atop this fourth and final floor also boasts an original stained-glass skylight. This stately estate on State also comes with a garden level unit. This recently renovated apartment features restored original wood floors and an open kitchen layout with new appliances. You can easily reside in the full property and utilize it as a one-family or elect to rent out this floor for rental income. As an extra bonus you will have a gorgeous backyard as your personal sanctuary (20.10 ft x 36 ft).
Building Information
About Boerum Hill
View All Boerum Hill ListingsBoerum Hill is a charming residential neighborhood that perfectly blends historic character with modern urban living. Known for its tree-lined streets and the boutiques of Atlantic Avenue and Smith Street, the area offers a relaxed yet sophisticated vibe. The housing stock features a mix of classic three-story row houses and a growing number of high-end condominium developments that provide contemporary amenities in a central Brooklyn location.
Boerum Hill Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
23
Median Asking Price
$3.00M
Median $/Sqft
$1,586
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
1
Price Reduced
17%
Sold (30 Days)
9
Median Sale Price
$1.76M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/25/26, 9:41 AM EST
Similar Listings in Boerum Hill
View All323 Bergen Street #PH607E
Condo • RLS #RLS20075296
323 Bergen Street #PH608E
Condo • RLS #RLS20074553
118 4TH Avenue
Multi Family • RLS #RLS20077659
185 Smith Street
Multi Family • RLS #RLS20055827
353 Warren Street
Triplex • RLS #RLS20045030
168 Bergen Street
Single Family Residence • RLS #RLS20074279
Location
488 State Street, Boerum Hill, Kings County • Near 3rd Avenue & Nevins Street
Floor Plans
Listing Data
RLS® at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) via Trestle API. Updated in real-time.
Market Data
RLS® at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York). Live data updated in real-time.
Map & Location
OpenStreetMap contributors via Leaflet. Geocoding via Nominatim.
All data is provided for informational purposes only and should be independently verified. See our Data Sources Policy for more information.
Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - David Kafko
Listing Contact: (347) 249-9302
Listing information for certain New York City properties provided courtesy of the Real Estate Board of New York's Residential Listing Service (the "RLS"). The information contained in this listing has not been verified by the RLS and should be verified by the consumer. The listing information provided here is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use. Retransmission, redistribution or copying of this listing information is strictly prohibited except in connection with a consumer's consideration of the purchase and/or sale of an individual property. This listing information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. ©2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., all rights reserved. This advertisement does not suggest that the broker has a listing in this property or properties or that any property is currently available.
Broker Commission Disclosure: Broker commissions are not set by law and are fully negotiable.
Buyer Notice: Planning to work with a buyer's broker? A Buyer Representation Agreement is required before your broker can show you properties, per REBNY/UCBA guidelines (effective 2025). You may attend open houses independently without one.
RLS Data display by Keller Williams NYC. Data last updated on 3/25/2026 at 1:41 PM UTC