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SOLD FOR $2,132,185

· Closed November 8, 2021

839 Greene Avenue
Closed For Sale Multi Family

$2,132,185

839 Greene Avenue

Bedford - Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10720071

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Listing by The Corcoran Group

7

Bedrooms

5.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1899

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 6 full, 1 half
Year Built 1899
Neighborhood Bedford - Stuyvesant

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1899)

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Total Rooms 17
Baths 5 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street Lewis Avenue & Stuyvesant Avenue
Year Built 1899
Architectural Style Prewar

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 21, 2021 $2,350,000 -
Price Reduced Nov 9, 2021 $2,195,000 -6.6%
Currently May 15, 2026 $2,132,185 -2.9%

Description

Earn income while living in your own gut renovated and restored 20' wide 3-Family historic BROWNSTONE in Stuyvesant Heights (BED-STUY), Brooklyn including a 2700 SF 3BR, 3.5BA triplex parlor/garden unit nearly a townhouse on it's own. There are tenants in place so showing by appointment only with a minimum of 24 hours? notice REQUIRED. NO SAME DAY SHOWINGS.

This unique opportunity to own and live in an historic Bedford-Stuyvesant brownstone all while earning income from TWO RENTAL UNITS (est. $60k ? $84k annually) is not to be missed. 839 Greene is a gut renovated 3-family residence featuring restored hand-carved wood details, pickle-washed exposed brick, hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, all combined with luxury amenities and modern appliances. It has everything today's savvy buyer expects in a contemporary home -including separate central HVAC in each unit. This 4-story, 20? wide house boasts a 3BR, 3.5BA triplex with finished basement, plus two 2BR, 1BA upper high value rental units each nearly 900 SF to offset monthly expenses.

PARLOR/GARDEN TRIPLEX ? Unit 1

Enter the triplex through nearly floor-to-ceiling hand-carved double doors into your vast 40? long Great Room including open living and dining areas with decorative fireplace, powder room, coat closet, plus a chef?s kitchen with venting professional stainless appliances, marble countertops and backsplash, and a center island w/ wine storage. Head out the French doors to a 10? x 20? sun deck ideal for al fresco dining, then down stairs to a nearly 1000 SF of private gardens. You can then descend your internal stairs from the parlor living area to find three generous bedrooms including a master chamber with walk-in closet, en suite tiled bath featuring a freestanding soaking tub, double sink vanity and separate glass-enclosed shower; 2 queen size bedrooms with ample closets, shared bathroom, linen closet all on the garden level with lots of light. Go one more level down to an expansive rec room which is ideal for home office, gym, media room ? you name it. You will also find a FULL bathroom with standing glass-enclosed shower, separate laundry room with high capacity machines and sink, plus lots of closets for storage.

UPPER FLOOR-THROUGH RENTALS ? Units 2 & 3

Enter the house past the triplex entrance, and head upstairs where you will find the two floor-through rental units, each boasting 19? x 10? open living/dining areas, full size kitchens with all modern stainless appliances including dishwasher, tiled bathroom with walk-in shower, a vented washer and dryer, and two generous bedrooms with ample closet space in each unit.

The house is located blocks from some of the best that BedStuy has to offer: L?Antagoniste, Chez Oskar, The Wilky, Saraghina, Peaches, and is just blocks from the J train station at Kosciuszko and a bit further to the A/C trains at the Utica station

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 3
Stories 4
Style Prewar

About Bedford - Stuyvesant

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Bedford/Stuyvesant, in Brooklyn, features a mix of traditional brownstone row houses and mid-rise apartment buildings. Local amenities include proximity to major parks and robust access via subway lines, such as the L and J/Z trains. The area retains much of its historic architecture alongside newer residential developments.

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839 Greene Avenue, Bedford - Stuyvesant, Kings County • Near Lewis Avenue & Stuyvesant Avenue

Floor Plans

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Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1899
Year Built
127 years old
3
Floors
3
Residential Units
R6B
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $117,060
Land Value: $23,220
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,000 SF
Building Area: 3,600 SF
Built FAR: 1.8
Allowed FAR: 2

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 7 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1899, making it approximately 127 years old.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

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: RLS10720071
First Listed: 5/21/2021
Price Changed: 11/9/2021
Closed: 11/8/2021
Contract Date: 5/21/2021

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Bruce Henderson

Listing Contact: (646) 287-1765

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