Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $1,300,000

· Closed February 22, 2021

87 70th Street

$1,300,000

$788 per sq ft

87 70th Street

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10680980

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

1,650

Sq. Ft.

1925

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Living Area 1,650 sq ft
Year Built 1925
Neighborhood Bay Ridge

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Building Terrace, Terrace
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1925)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 10
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street Colonial Road/Narrows Avenue
Year Built 1925
Living Area 1,650 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 05869-0061
Block/Lot 5869/61

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Aug 3, 2013 $1,300,000 -
Currently May 2, 2026 $1,300,000 -

Description

ALL OPEN HOUSES AND SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Elegance Elevated. This stunning gut-renovated semi detached home with garage and backyard is a rare jewel box filled with artfully crafted surprises that only a visit can reveal. * A beautiful renovation kept some period touches like plaster crown moldings, stained glass window and original wood doors with crackled glass. * All new plumbing, electrical, roof, inlaid wood floors, stairs, kitchen, bathrooms and mechanicals. * First floor: super bright with 3 exposures, foyer with bay windows and cushioned seat, powder room, living room with custom crafted built-ins and window seats, formal dining room and an eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, built-in corner bench and sliding door leading to the deck and backyard. * Second floor: 3 generously-sized bedrooms with custom-designed closets, 2 with glorious tray ceilings, spacious bathroom with both a soaking tub and separate shower. * Fully finished basement with 3 windows and built-in shelving create an organized and spacious recreation room for the whole family to sprawl out. Laundry room, enormous storage closet, a walk-in closet and a full bathroom with an oversized shower cabin with a marble bench and rain shower. . * Custom crafted built-ins and closets throughout for a truly organized home. * Central air conditioning and heat * Fully wired for cameras/alarm. * Fully detached garage, deck, backyard and terraced front garden with sprinkler system. Perfectly situated on a quiet tree-lined block in north Bay Ridge just a short stroll to lively 3rd Avenue, home to award winning restaurants, supermarkets, green grocers, fitness centers, boutiques, cafes, bakeries, preschools, the list goes on. Easy in and out of Manhattan via the R train, the express bus, or the ferry. Nearby Owl's Head Park is popular for its huge sprinkler park, skate park, and rolling hills for winter sledding. Zoned for PS 102. Did you know that north Bay Ridge is Brooklyn's most accessible neighborhood? * Train: R train. One stop to express N train. 35 minutes to Union Square, Manhattan. * Express Bus: luxurious 30 minute ride to lower Manhattan (x27) or Flat Iron DIstrict (x28). * Ferry: at the 69th St pier (serves drinks too!) * Car: easy access to both the Belt Parkway and BQE, Brooklyn's only 2 highways. * Plane: about 35 minutes to all 3 NYC area airports.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Terrace Terrace

Building Information

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

33

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$674

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

1

Price Reduced

33%

Sold (30 Days)

2

Median Sale Price

$509K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/2/26, 5:16 PM EST

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Location

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87 70th Street, 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
R3-2
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $60,000
Land Value: $14,520
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 1,933 SF
Building Area: 1,440 SF
Built FAR: 0.74
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 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 1,650 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

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.

At the current list price of $1,300,000 for 1,650 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $788. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

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: RLS10680980
First Listed: 8/3/2013
Price Changed: 3/12/2021
Closed: 2/22/2021
Contract Date: 6/27/2020

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Helen Chee

Listing Contact: (347) 733-5801

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