Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $1,150,000

· Closed April 21, 2017

1285 Nostrand Avenue
Closed For Sale Multi Family

$1,150,000

1285 Nostrand Avenue

Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10036807

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Listing by The Corcoran Group

Studio

Bedroom

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Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 0
Year Built 1930
Neighborhood Lefferts Gardens

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Baths null Full
Pets Yes
Year Built 1930
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 04828-0004
Block/Lot 4828/0004

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Aug 10, 2016 $1,200,000 -
Currently May 15, 2026 $1,150,000 -4.2%

Description

1285 Nostrand Ave is located on a busy commercial strip in the highly sought after neighborhood of Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Built 20 feet wide and 50 feet deep, this property offers the perfect shell to create your own investment, living space, or both!Lot zoning is C2-3/R6, on a wide street, within 100' from the corner.F.A.R of 3.0 allows for extending the building to over 5,000 sqft of mixed commercial and residential.Just 2 short blocks away from the Winthrop Street 2 and 5 trains, your commute to downtown Manhattan is less than 30 minutes; and youre only four blocks from Prospect Park and the B & Q trains and one block away from Kings County Hospital. This brick building is fully gutted and cannot be traditionally financed.

Building Information

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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1285 Nostrand Avenue, Lefferts Gardens, Kings County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1930
Year Built
96 years old
3
Floors
2
Residential Units
R6
Zoning District
Primarily Residential Mixed Use

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $103,380
Land Value: $12,120
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 1,710 SF
Building Area: 3,000 SF
Built FAR: 1.75
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 1930, making it approximately 96 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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MLS® ID: RLS10036807
First Listed: 8/10/2016
Price Changed: 4/24/2017
Closed: 4/21/2017
Contract Date: 8/10/2016

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Daniel Cohen

Listing Contact: (862) 823-2674

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