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SOLD FOR $875,000

· Closed January 13, 2015

701 Decatur Street

$875,000

701 Decatur Street

Ocean Hill, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10057133

RLS at REBNY

Listing by TNG Nassimi Realty Corp

Studio

Bedroom

0

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1899

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 0
Year Built 1899
Neighborhood Ocean Hill

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Baths null Full
Cross Street Saratoga Avenue/Thomas S Boyland Street
Year Built 1899
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 01502-0046
Block/Lot 1502/46

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 20, 2014 $875,000 -
Price Reduced Jun 16, 2014 $995,000 +13.7%

Description

This Townhome features 2700 SQF2 Built and 2160 Additional SQF2 Buildable (in air rights)Approx.
Built in the late 1800's, this Brooklyn town house boosts 3 floors of spacious potential and a basement that could also be renovated into another floor of opportunity. A great sale for investors who want the advantage of remaking the interiors into an investment rental dream, or a spacious 1 to 2 family home which happens to always be drenched in sunlight. The backyard could be easily refurbished into a gardeners fantasy, The amount of greenery is reminiscent of a suburb, yet resides in this accessibility of an urban neighborhood. This home is perfect for those who wish to build an extra floor and modernize this lovely potential.

The property is located in the nexus of Bushwick and Bedford Stuyvesant, about a 15 minute walk to the happening Myrtle Avenue and East Williamsburg and a 8 minute walk to Stuyvesant Heights. a 15-20minute commute to downtown Manhattan on the above ground J train, and a ten minute ride to trendy Williamsburg.


The tree lined block is peppered with beautiful brownstones and townhouses offering of all varieties and with that a growing mix of coffee shops, restaurants, and galleries. Steps away to Broadway, the nearest commercial street, offers many amenities, 2 large grocery stores, dry cleaners, clothing stores and restaurants. The activity of Broadway shoppers does not spill into the neatly tucked away residential block.

Building Information

Ocean Hill features historic row houses and co-op buildings, set amongst green space near coastal parks. The area is served by transit connections, offering accessibility near major thoroughfares. Architectural elements range from brownstone townhomes to modern residential complexes, defining the physical landscape of this NYC borough.

Ocean Hill Live Market Data

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Active Listings

5

Median Asking Price

$1.25M

Median $/Sqft

$526

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

0

Price Reduced

60%

Sold (30 Days)

3

Median Sale Price

$1.40M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/4/26, 8:10 AM EST

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Location

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701 Decatur Street, Ocean Hill, Kings County • Near Saratoga Avenue/Thomas S Boyland Street

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1899
Year Built
127 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R6
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $82,200
Land Value: $20,040
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,000 SF
Building Area: 2,700 SF
Built FAR: 1.35
Allowed FAR: 2.43

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

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

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: RLS10057133
First Listed: 5/20/2014
Price Changed: 6/16/2014
Closed: 1/13/2015
Contract Date: 5/19/2014

Listing Courtesy of TNG Nassimi Realty Corp - Maria T. Ienna

Listing Contact: (646) 675-6153

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