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SOLD FOR $400,000

· Closed November 30, 2021

179 OCEAN Parkway #2C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$400,000

179 OCEAN Parkway #2C

Kensington, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10731657

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1923

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1923
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $532/mo
Neighborhood Kensington
Floor 2 of 4

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1923)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 2 of 4
Pets Yes
Cross Street Caton Avenue/ Church Avenue
Year Built 1923
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 05329-0062-00179-000-000002C

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jul 13, 2021 $395,000 -
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $400,000 +1.3%

Description

A large one bedroom for under $400K with storage and two shared outdoor spaces! Welcome to 179 Ocean Parkway #2C, a beautiful and spacious prewar apartment located in Kensington, just past Windsor Terrace.

This lovely apartment is located on the second floor towards the back of the building (so nice nd quiet!), with hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, large windows overlooking a courtyard and lovely details, such as chair rail and panel moldings and built-in shelves. The living /dining area is substantial and open. The kitchen has an abundance of cabinet space and includes a dishwasher. The cutout between the kitchen and living area allows for easy entertaining. The bedroom is quite large, with plenty of space for a king-sized bed as well as an office or reading area. There is a sizeable walk-in closet off the bedroom, as well as a coat closet when you first enter. As if all this weren't enough, the apartment comes with a large storage cage at no extra cost and the common charges are nice and low! There is also free bike storage, a central laundry room and two common outdoor spaces: A courtyard, as well as a backyard for lounging and gardening.

Whether this is your first apartment purchase, trading up or a pied-a-terre, this is a great value! 179 Ocean Parkway is a well-maintained four-story building, conveniently located near the Kensington/Windsor Terrace border. It is just three blocks from Prospect Park and the F/G trains at Fort Hamilton Parkway. The express bus to Manhattan is on the corner, and many shopping and restaurant choices are close by in all directions. Dogs are welcome with board approval. Showings by appointment. Welcome Home!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Building Information

Total Units 38
Stories 4
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $532/mo
Original Price $395,000
Sale Price $400,000
Previous Price $395,000

Kensington is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood bordered by Prospect Park to the north and the landmarked Green-Wood Cemetery to the west, with Ocean Parkway running through its center as one of the borough's signature tree-lined boulevards. The housing stock includes brick rowhouses, prewar co-op apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway and Coney Island Avenue, and detached Victorian homes on the side streets, served by the F and G trains at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Church Avenue. The B and Q express trains are accessible within a short walk, providing a 30-to-35-minute commute to Midtown Manhattan.

Kensington Live Market Data

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Active Listings

52

Median Asking Price

$699K

Median $/Sqft

$806

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

6

Price Reduced

13%

Sold (30 Days)

6

Median Sale Price

$620K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/22/26, 9:30 PM EST

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179 OCEAN Parkway #2C, Kensington, Kings County • Near Caton Avenue/ Church Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1923
Year Built
103 years old
4
Floors
39
Residential Units
R7A
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $1,303,650
Land Value: $197,550
Exemptions: $16,030

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

Lot Area: 15,000 SF
Building Area: 38,800 SF
Built FAR: 2.59
Allowed FAR: 4

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

The current listed monthly maintenance are $532 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1923, making it approximately 103 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

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 mcoste@kwnyc.com. 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: RLS10731657
First Listed: 7/13/2021
Price Changed: 11/30/2021
Closed: 11/30/2021
Contract Date: 7/13/2021

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Robin Tygar

Listing Contact: (917) 951-9090

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