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SOLD FOR $1,170,000

Listed at $1,175,000 · Sold 0.4% below asking · Closed June 20, 2019

85 78th Street #0

$1,175,000

85 78th Street #0

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10535208

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

3

Bedrooms

1.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1925

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Year Built 1925
Neighborhood Bay Ridge

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Patio
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1925)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 8
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street Colonial Road & Narrows Avenue
Year Built 1925
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 05957-0055

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Feb 27, 2019 $1,175,000 -
Currently May 3, 2026 $1,175,000 -

Description

Welcome to 85 78th Street - a beautiful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath house with a garage in prime Bay Ridge! This sun-filled home is well-maintained, located on a lovely tree-lined street, and offers charming original details, including high ceilings and hardwood parquet floors.The first floor features an enclosed sunporch with a wall of windows, spacious living room, formal dining room, and windowed, eat-in kitchen with a separate breakfast nook. A side door off the kitchen leads to the backyard patio, a garden with a 45-year old maple tree, and a one-car garage.The upper floor contains three spacious bedrooms with ample closet space. The master bedroom is tucked away in the rear of the home and faces the quiet backyard. The second bedroom features an adorable built-in desk with floor-to-ceiling closets on each side and the third bedroom is bright & sunny with Southern and Eastern exposures, a wall of built-in shelves & drawers, and a desk.The unfinished basement features a large open space, which is perfect for a recreation/media room. This level also has a 1/4 bath, cedar closet, a separate laundry room, and houses the mechanicals.Additional features include some plumbing & electrical upgrades,10-year old roof & siding, replacement windows, and water spigots in the rear of the home.Conveniently located near 3rd Avenue's shops & restaurants and just minutes from the R subway, the X27/X37 express buses and the NYC commuter ferry to Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn. Please email to schedule an appointment or for further details.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Eat In Kitchen

Exterior Features

Garden Patio

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 1
Stories 2
Style Prewar

Bay Ridge is a historic neighborhood in Southwest Brooklyn with views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and New York Harbor. Commercial corridors along 3rd and 5th Avenues run through the area, and the housing stock includes historic row houses, pre-war cooperatives, and modern condominiums, with Shore Road Park and the waterfront promenade to the west.

Bay Ridge Live Market Data

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Active Listings

34

Median Asking Price

$1.32M

Median $/Sqft

$735

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

2

Price Reduced

32%

Sold (30 Days)

2

Median Sale Price

$509K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/2/26, 9:22 PM EST

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Location

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85 78th Street #0, Bay Ridge, Kings County • Near Colonial Road & Narrows Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R3-1
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $89,160
Land Value: $18,780
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,241 SF
Building Area: 1,734 SF
Built FAR: 0.77
Allowed FAR: 0.75

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

This property has 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1925, making it approximately 101 years old.

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: RLS10535208
First Listed: 2/27/2019
Closed: 6/20/2019
Contract Date: 2/27/2019

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Gina Bartnik

Listing Contact: (917) 572-9721

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