SOLD FOR $510,000
· Closed January 14, 2019
283 E 5th Street #5C
MLS® #RLS10501252
Listing by The Corcoran Group
1
Bedroom
1
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1939
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: North,West facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Climate Control: Window Units
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Sep 24, 2018 | $510,000 | - |
| Currently | Apr 24, 2026 | $510,000 | - |
Description
The Sky's The Limit with this spacious, sunny and super pretty 2 bedroom Art Deco Kensington apartment! Originally a 1 bedroom apartment, 283 East 5th Street, #5C is currently configured as two, windowed bedrooms. You can choose to keep this fully functioning design, or easily opt to bring back to its original configuration.Treetops, rooftops and dreamy skyline views of Manhattan take center stage in this corner apartment. Enjoy the light and views from every room! The 20-foot sunken living room is a show stopper, and provides a spacious, yet intimate seating area along with the glamour of a romantic bygone era. Additional period details include original herringbone and parquet floors, and crown molding. The elegant entryway and gallery provides a dramatic entrance upon walking in, and features 2 closets and a display nook to highlight your favorite objects.The windowed kitchen provides upper and lower cabinets on both sides, and plenty of counter space for food preparation. The bathroom has been updated with a new vanity and a freshly glazed bathtub, highlighting the art deco trim, and complementing the art deco tiles.This beautiful elevator building, is ideally located on the corner of quiet Albemarle Road and East 5th Street. This terrific Kensington location provides easy access to F/G trains at Fort Hamilton Parkway or Church Avenue ~ 3 blocks away ~ local buses, and the express bus to Manhattan. It is 2 blocks to Greenwood Playground and P.S. 130. Ocean Parkway provides a short walk to Brooklyn's premier playground ~ Prospect Park, or a fun and easy bike ride to the beach at Coney Island. Shopping, restaurants and amenities are conveniently close by. This professionally-managed building is impeccably maintained with a live-in super. The building's basement level provides common storage, bike storage and a central laundry room with card-operated machines. Cats are permitted, and dogs allowed upon approval. Space, views, light, charm ~ it is possible to get all you want in a 1 bedroom apartment! Open House: Sunday, October 7th ~ 11:00 - 1:00 pm
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About Kensington
View All Kensington ListingsKensington 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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
52
Median Asking Price
$699K
Median $/Sqft
$798
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
4
Price Reduced
13%
Sold (30 Days)
5
Median Sale Price
$620K
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/23/26, 8:42 PM EST
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283 E 5th Street #5C, Kensington, Kings County • Near CATON AVENUE and ALBEMARLE ROAD
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
The current listed monthly maintenance are $785 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 1939, making it approximately 87 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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