283 E 5TH Street #5B
MLS® #RLS10791377
Listing by Corcoran Group
3
Bedrooms
2
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1939
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: South,West facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1939)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jun 6, 2022 | $974,999 | - |
| Currently | Apr 22, 2026 | $995,000 | +2.1% |
Description
Overlooking a quiet, tree-lined block unit 5B at 283 East 5th Street is a large, open and bright, legal 2 bedroom, currently used as a 3 bedroom, two full bath corner residence. This home is located in an exquisite pre-war, Art Deco, coop elevator building in charming Kensington.
As you enter through the foyer, after hanging your coat in the entry closet, you are greeted by the large, light-filled, open living area. The windowed, modern, highly functional kitchen has generous cabinets and a peninsula ideal for eating breakfast. A large, separate, dining area is perfect for entertaining and flows effortlessly into the sunken living room with gracious pre-war details and windows facing sunny, bucolic, Albemarle Road. The split layout with the two smaller bedrooms and one bath with tub on one side and an extra-large bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower on the other side offers optimal privacy. Other attractive details throughout include original herringbone floors, an arched doorway, five large closets and ten windows for optimal light. Separate storage space included with unit, as well as bike storage in basement.
The building is impeccably maintained with live-in super and card-operated laundry in the basement. Building is wired for Fios and Optimum. Near the F/G trains and express bus to Manhattan. Many favorite neighborhood restaurants, coffee shops, yoga studio and other amenities all nearby. Just blocks to Greenwood Playground, P.S. 130, bike paths and beautiful Prospect Park! Cats are permitted, and dogs upon approval.
Building Information
Financial Details
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
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52
Median Asking Price
$699K
Median $/Sqft
$806
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
7
Price Reduced
13%
Sold (30 Days)
6
Median Sale Price
$620K
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/22/26, 4:36 PM EST
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283 E 5TH Street #5B, 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 $996 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
This property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.
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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