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SOLD FOR $374,000

Listed at $384,000 · Sold 2.6% below asking · Closed April 30, 2021

495 E 7th Street #3D
Closed For Sale Co-op

$384,000

495 E 7th Street #3D

Kensington, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10676895

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Abacus Properties

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1962

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1962
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $686/mo
Neighborhood Kensington
Floor 3 of 7

Property Highlights

  • Climate Control: Window Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 3 of 7
Cooling Window Units
Pets CatsOk, Yes
Cross Street Cortelyou & Ave. C
Year Built 1962
Parcel # 05376-0068-00495-000-000003D

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Oct 19, 2020 $384,000 -
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $384,000 -

Description

This spacious 5th floor apartment is conveniently located in prime Kensington. The living room is east facing and gets a nice amount of light. A newly renovated kitchen boasts modern finishes and stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher plus ample cabinetry. The bathroom features a brand new medicine cabinet and vanity. The king sized bedroom has a double closet and three east facing windows. Closet space in the bedroom will exceed your expectations. The apartment has been freshly painted as well as thoroughly skim-coated, and it features refinished hardwood floors throughout. Wide window sills in both the living room and bedroom will make it easy for you to position your favorite artwork or plants. You will appreciate the welcoming look and feel of this reasonably priced home. Buy it and move right in: no work required!

495 East 7th Street was built in 1962 and has 85 units spread over 7 stories. This elevator building has recently completed a modernization of its common areas and has a central laundry, bicycle area, storage rentals, and parking lot (wait-listed). It also allows subleasing with board approval after owner occupancy.
Conveniently located off Cortelyou Road near cafes, popular restaurants, weekend Farmer's Market and a short walk to Prospect Park. Nearest transportation includes Q, B, F, G trains, B68 to Park Slope and downtown Brooklyn, and express buses to Manhattan.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Building Information

Total Units 85
Stories 7

Financial Details

Maintenance $686/mo
Sale Price $374,000

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 4/23/26, 4:25 AM EST

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495 E 7th Street #3D, Kensington, Kings County • Near Cortelyou & Ave. C

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1931
Year Built
95 years old
5
Floors
R6
Zoning District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $127,115,550
Land Value: $4,508,550
Exemptions: $127,115,550

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

Lot Area: 139,150 SF
Building Area: 577,381 SF
Built FAR: 4.15
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

The current listed monthly maintenance are $686 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 1962, making it approximately 64 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: RLS10676895
First Listed: 10/19/2020
Price Changed: 2/5/2021
Closed: 4/30/2021
Contract Date: 10/20/2020

Listing Courtesy of Abacus Properties - Oleg Polonsky

Listing Contact: (646) 256-0899

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