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· Closed October 16, 2019

1187 Gates Avenue
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$385 per sq ft

1187 Gates Avenue

Bushwick, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10567883

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Listing by Compass

6

Bedrooms

3

Baths

2,492

Sq. Ft.

1920

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 2,492 sq ft
Year Built 1920
Neighborhood Bushwick

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1920)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 9
Baths 3 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street Bushwick Avenue/Evergreen Avenue
Year Built 1920
Living Area 2,492 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 03331-0019
Block/Lot 3331/19

Description

Presenting 1187 Gates Ave, this three story, 19 FT wide, two family property plus a finished basement and a 100+ SF extension on each floor, in total, yields over 3000 SF of interior space. Located in Bushwick near to the Gates Ave J & Z train station and currently arranged as 3 separate units, 1187 Gates Ave is an attractive opportunity for the investor in the know or an end user to convert and reside in an upper duplex while collecting a considerate rental income from the two bedroom garden unit. The top floor was recently gut renovated and features two, spacious bedrooms on either end and a dual living + kitchen combination in the center, brand new hardwood flooring, kitchen cabinetry and counter tops. The second floor has 2 bedrooms and is currently occupied with a tenant. The building layout could be alternatively reconfigured as floor though, 3 bedroom apartments. The garden floor currently has exclusive access to the backyard. With some creativity and personal touch, this building could be turned into your income producing, dream home. The mechanicals are in well maintained, working condition and were upgraded recently. Transportation into Manhattan via the Gates ave J & Z train stop is conveniently accessible by a mere 2 blocks. Bushwick enjoys an established entertainment, culinary and bar scene, while welcoming frequent, new additions that complement the existing street scene.

Building Information

Stories 3
Style Prewar

Bushwick has emerged as Brooklyn's premier creative frontier, known for its world-class street art, eclectic nightlife, and industrial-chic vibe. The neighborhood offers a wide range of housing options, from converted warehouse lofts that appeal to artists and professionals to traditional multi-family townhouses. Recent years have seen a surge in boutique new construction condominiums, making it a top destination for those seeking a dynamic and evolving urban environment.

Bushwick Live Market Data

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Active Listings

93

Median Asking Price

$975K

Median $/Sqft

$925

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

5

Price Reduced

17%

Sold (30 Days)

9

Median Sale Price

$859K

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1187 Gates Avenue, Bushwick, Kings County • Near Bushwick Avenue/Evergreen Avenue

MLS® ID: RLS10567883
First Listed: 2/6/2019
Closed: 10/16/2019
Contract Date: 2/6/2019

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Kashif Khan

Listing Contact: (718) 909-8003

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