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SOLD FOR $499,000

· Closed January 25, 2019

811 CORTELYOU Road #5F
Closed For Sale Co-op

$499,000

811 CORTELYOU Road #5F

Kensington, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10415515

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1941

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1941
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $848.8/mo
Neighborhood Kensington

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1941)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street East 8th Street & East 9th Street
Year Built 1941
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 05377-0043-00811-000-000005F

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jul 10, 2018 $539,000 -
Currently Apr 24, 2026 $499,000 -7.4%

Description

Prime Building in fantastic location! This classic Art-Deco apartment is spacious at 850 square feet! This great corner apartment (There is a corner in the living room and a corner in the bedroom) offers two exposures, high ceilings. over-sized windows, perfectly restored hardwood floors with original borders, original built-in in the large entry foyer, windowed kitchen, plenty of closet space including walk-in closets. The kitchen has been updated and includes quartz counter tops and new stainless steel appliances. The bedroom is considerably sized with room for a king size bed and much more. The living room and foyer are generously scaled as well with lots of room for spreading out and entertaining.This is one of Kensington's most desirable buildings and offers a live-in super, a porter who keep the building very clean, a kid's playroom, laundry room, bike and locked storage (for additional fees) and it is pet friendly, upon pet approval (cats and dogs). Close to the Q train at Cortelyou Road, Prospect Park, the Tennis Center on Parkside Ave just opposite the park, and neighborhood favorites such as : High Bury, Sycamore, Manchego, The Farm, CorTHAIyou, Lea, Qathra and Cafe Madeline and a local farmer's market every Sunday. Don't miss this opportunity!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 84
Stories 6
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $848.8/mo
Original Price $539,000
Sale Price $499,000
Previous Price $539,000

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

$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, 8:43 PM EST

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Location

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811 CORTELYOU Road #5F, Kensington, Kings County • Near East 8th Street & East 9th Street

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1941
Year Built
85 years old
6
Floors
84
Residential Units
R7B
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $3,098,700
Land Value: $175,500
Exemptions: $59,165

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

Lot Area: 20,000 SF
Building Area: 96,000 SF
Built FAR: 4.8
Allowed FAR: 3

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 $848.8 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 1941, making it approximately 85 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: RLS10415515
First Listed: 7/10/2018
Price Changed: 8/16/2018
Closed: 1/25/2019
Contract Date: 7/10/2018

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Rodolfo Lucchese

Listing Contact: (917) 282-6762

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