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SOLD FOR $1,425,000

Listed at $1,550,000 · Sold 8.1% below asking · Closed May 27, 2020

212 Lefferts Avenue
Closed For Sale Multi Family

$1,550,000

212 Lefferts Avenue

Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10621947

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

6

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1905

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Year Built 1905
Neighborhood Lefferts Gardens

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1905)

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Total Rooms 12
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street Bedford Avenue & Rogers Avenue
Year Built 1905
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 01328-0142

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jul 16, 2019 $1,650,000 -
Currently May 15, 2026 $1,550,000 -6.1%

Description

*Price Reduction*Welcome to 212 Lefferts avenue: a beautiful Two-Family Home on Brooklyn's Greenest block!Charm, space, location! Lovingly preserved and meticulously maintained, this 2-family home offers beautiful pre-war detail on Brooklyns Greenest Block in historic Lefferts Gardens. 212 Lefferts retains its' historic charm in the picture frame moldings, plaster medallions, original hardwood floors, tall ceilings, gracious oversized rooms, beautiful bay windows, intact lavishly detailed wood frames.This serene townhouse is ready for you to move right in and collect rental income from your top floor two-bedroom. The home currently consists of a Parlor and English basement duplex (over 2000s.f.) and a two-bedroom floor-through rental (about 1000s.f.). Keep the home as is and collect rental income from your rental unit or combine both apartments for a grand 3000s.f. home. This 20-foot wide home is 50ft deep on 102.5ft lot offering you a lush backyard for all your BBQ dreams.Lefferts Gardens is one of Brooklyns most desirable neighborhoods and offers a variety of restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and food markets for your convenience. The subway access surrounding Lefferts is incredible: the Q, B, S, 2, and 5 take you to the city in less than 20 minutes! Not to mention that you're within a stone's throw from Prospect Park, the Botanical Gardens, the Brooklyn Public Library, and Brooklyn Museum. No wonder the Wall Street Journal featured the neighborhood in their article The Secret is Out in Prospect Lefferts Gardens - Read it and find out why so many are excited to call Lefferts Gardens home!

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 2
Stories 2
Style Prewar

Lefferts Gardens features a mix of residential architecture, including historic cooperatives and row houses. The area is served by the Long Island Rail Road and subway lines, providing robust transit access. Local landmarks are complemented by neighborhood parks and established commercial strips.

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212 Lefferts Avenue, Lefferts Gardens, Kings County • Near Bedford Avenue & Rogers Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1905
Year Built
121 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R5
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings Historic District: Prospect Lefferts Gardens Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $142,200
Land Value: $22,560
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,050 SF
Building Area: 3,147 SF
Built FAR: 1.54
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 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1905, making it approximately 121 years old.

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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MLS® ID: RLS10621947
First Listed: 7/16/2019
Closed: 5/27/2020
Contract Date: 7/28/2019

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Keith Mack

Listing Contact: (917) 805-3099

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