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SOLD FOR $2,700,000

Listed at $2,600,000 · Sold 3.8% above asking · Closed July 20, 2021

651 VANDERBILT Avenue
Closed For Sale Condo

$2,600,000

651 VANDERBILT Avenue

Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10696484

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

6

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Year Built 1930
Ownership Condo
Neighborhood Prospect Heights

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1930)

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 11
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street Prospect Place/Park Place
Year Built 1930
Architectural Style Prewar

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jan 15, 2021 $2,895,000 -
Currently May 18, 2026 $2,600,000 -10.2%

Description

All showings by private appointment only. An incredible investment opportunity awaits on one of Brooklyn?s premier retail corridor in Prospect Heights. 651 Vanderbilt Avenue is a stunning, brick, 3 story, mixed use townhouse with a thriving retail space and two free market, 3 bedroom apartments situated just blocks from the Prospect Park promenade. This 18.75 ft x 55 ft building with a classic, well-maintained 1930?s brick façade, sits on an 18.75 ft x100 ft lot creating an incredible 3,100 sqft above grade with an over 1000 sqft basement and a huge backyard. As currently configured, this 3 Unit mixed use building generates a 5% cap rate and is a turnkey money maker with an abundance upside for years to come. The savvy investor can untap its true potential with over 4,400 sqft of unused FAR or consider it as an owner occupier of the available vacant residential or for future business endeavor. The thriving and established retail space features a highly respected wine store that sits on one of the most well trafficked commercial corridors in Brooklyn and the two full floor apartments feature warm, inviting 3 bedroom layouts with large windows allowing for an abundance light and picturesque sunsets. 651 Vanderbilt Avenue is located just 3 blocks from Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park which offers a plethora of social, cultural events the farmer?s market as well as blocks to all the major cultural institutions like the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Central Library, the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and many more. This location is truly a focal point to all must have amenities and established retails in Prime Prospect Heights, a premier Brooklyn neighborhood offering popular variety of restaurants, coffee shops, and trendy retail stores. It also offers fantastic public transportation of the B,Q,2,3 Subways. Do not miss this chance at this rare offering at 651 Vanderbilt Avenue. Additional photos and videos are available upon request.

Building Information

Prospect Heights is a compact Brooklyn neighborhood anchored by the Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park, and the Brooklyn Museum. The real estate market features historic brownstones, pre-war cooperatives, and new developments like Pacific Park, with 2/3/B/Q/4 train service.

Prospect Heights Live Market Data

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Active Listings

35

Median Asking Price

$1.50M

Median $/Sqft

$1,370

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

3

Price Reduced

17%

Sold (30 Days)

1

Median Sale Price

$635K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/18/26, 2:47 PM EST

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Location

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651 VANDERBILT Avenue, Prospect Heights, Kings County • Near Prospect Place/Park Place

Floor Plans

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Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1909
Year Built
117 years old
3
Floors
2
Residential Units
R7A
Zoning District
Primarily Residential Mixed Use Historic District: Prospect Heights Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $223,080
Land Value: $17,700
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 1,875 SF
Building Area: 3,093 SF
Built FAR: 1.65
Allowed FAR: 4

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 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1930, making it approximately 96 years old.

This listing is a condominium. Buyers receive a deed to their individual unit and own their space outright, subject to condo association rules.

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

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: RLS10696484
First Listed: 1/15/2021
Price Changed: 7/22/2021
Closed: 7/20/2021
Contract Date: 1/29/2021

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Tom Le

Listing Contact: (718) 422-2524

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