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SOLD FOR $800,000

· Closed April 26, 2022

408 ST JOHNS Place #5E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$800,000

408 ST JOHNS Place #5E

Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

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MLS® #RLS10905601

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1924

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1924
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $785/mo
Neighborhood Prospect Heights
Floor 5 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1924)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Floor 5 of 6
Exposure South
Pets Yes
Cross Street UNDERHILL AVENUE and WASHINGTON AVENUE
Year Built 1924
Architectural Style Prewar

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jan 18, 2022 $995,000 -
Price Reduced Apr 26, 2022 $825,000 -17.1%
Currently May 18, 2026 $800,000 -3.0%

Description

QUICK CLOSE. NO BOARD APPROVAL. Fully renovated sponsor sale, two bedroom, two bathroom with in-unit washer/dryer.

Take the elevator from the marbled lobby and exit onto the large 5th floor landing of this well cared for, pre-war co-op building in the heart of Prospect Heights.

Enter into the foyer with its convenient coat closet and through to the brand new kitchen featuring custom maple cabinets, marble counters, stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. The living area leads into the second bedroom or home office. Down the hall and past the crisp, renovated bathroom is the spacious main bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom.

High ceilings, recessed lighting, and beautifully laid hardwood floors in this quiet apartment give a feeling of unencumbered space.

Built in 1924, this 35 unit elevator co-op building is pet friendly and shares a lovely landscaped courtyard with its sister building 418 St Johns Place, and features storage, bike storage, a superintendent, fitness room, and new energy saving solar panels. Prospect Park, Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, The Brooklyn Museum, Saturday Farmer's Market at Grand Army Plaza and Park Slope are a stone's throw away. Restaurants, cafes, bars and shops abound with the 2,3, B,Q and 4,5 trains nearby.

Features & Amenities

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $785/mo
Original Price $995,000
Sale Price $800,000
Previous Price $825,000

Prospect Heights is a compact Brooklyn neighborhood anchored by the Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park, and the Brooklyn Museum. The real estate market features historic brownstones, pre-war cooperatives, and new developments like Pacific Park, with 2/3/B/Q/4 train service.

Prospect Heights Live Market Data

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Active Listings

35

Median Asking Price

$1.50M

Median $/Sqft

$1,370

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

2

Price Reduced

17%

Sold (30 Days)

1

Median Sale Price

$635K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/18/26, 10:04 AM EST

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Location

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408 ST JOHNS Place #5E, Prospect Heights, Kings County • Near UNDERHILL AVENUE and WASHINGTON AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1924
Year Built
102 years old
6
Floors
36
Residential Units
R7A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $3,417,750
Land Value: $176,400
Exemptions: $11,450

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

Lot Area: 8,700 SF
Building Area: 41,800 SF
Built FAR: 4.8
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 $785 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1924, making it approximately 102 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: RLS10905601
First Listed: 1/18/2022
Price Changed: 4/26/2022
Closed: 4/26/2022
Contract Date: 9/14/2021

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group - Kyle Talbott

Listing Contact: (718) 809-1029

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