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SOLD FOR $1,250,000

· Closed November 30, 2015

540 DECATUR Street
Closed For Sale Multi Family

$1,250,000

540 DECATUR Street

Upper West Side, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10061942

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Studio

Bedroom

0

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

N/A

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 0
Year Built N/A
Neighborhood Upper West Side

Property Highlights

  • Location: Upper West Side, Brooklyn
  • Property Type: Multi Family

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Baths null Full
Parcel # 01504-0026
Block/Lot 1504/26

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jun 23, 2015 $1,350,000 -
Currently May 14, 2026 $1,250,000 -7.4%

Description

Located on a beautiful tree lined block of Bedford-Stuyvesant East, this quintessential two family brownstone is everything you're looking for in a townhouse. Recently updated including roof and mechanicals, 540 Decatur Street is currently configured as a 1.5 bedroom rental over an owner's duplex and has stunning details throughout.The garden floor features an updated open floor plan kitchen with original tin ceiling, spacious living and dining area with original moldings, a well preserved mirrored fireplace mantel, huge updated bathroom and backyard space.An impressive pier mirror greets you as you enter the airy front parlor from the vestibule.The back parlor boasts an original built-in wall unit and windowed extension that can be easily used as an office, bedroom or converted into an additional custom bathroom. The parlor floor also has beautiful oak floors, window shutters, pocket and french doors with deco glass panes and decorative medallions, all adding to this home's endless charm.The cellar offers very functional and usable square footage than can be easily combined with the owner's duplex to add an even larger living space.The third floor rental unit offers a quaint 1.5 bedroom apartment with updated kitchen, wood floors, moldings and original fireplace mantel. Lots of new eateries, bars and amenities are opening all the time within blocks including Butch & Coco, Manny's and the beautiful Saratoga Square Park. Easy access to A/C lines at Ralph Ave., J/Z lines at Halsey St. as well as several bus lines are close by.

Building Information

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

Upper West Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

592

Median Asking Price

$1.69M

Median $/Sqft

$1,563

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

36

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

89

Median Sale Price

$1.80M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/14/26, 9:10 AM EST

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Location

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540 DECATUR Street, Upper West Side, Kings County

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1899
Year Built
127 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R5B
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $101,160
Land Value: $19,200
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 1,800 SF
Building Area: 2,400 SF
Built FAR: 1.33
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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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10061942
First Listed: 6/23/2015
Price Changed: 9/9/2015
Closed: 11/30/2015
Contract Date: 6/23/2015

Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Lori Hamilton Bailey

Listing Contact: (646) 416-4083

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