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SOLD FOR $960,000

· Closed December 7, 2015

1653 68th Street

$960,000

$360 per sq ft

1653 68th Street

Bensonhurst, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10064609

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Keller Williams Realty Empire

3

Bedrooms

3

Baths

2,668

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 2,668 sq ft
Year Built 1930
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Bensonhurst

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Parking: Private garage
  • Character: Pre-war building (1930)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 10
Baths 3 Full
Heating Building Natural Gas, Natural Gas
Cross Street 16th Avenue/17th Avenue
Year Built 1930
Living Area 2,668 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 05567-0024
Block/Lot 5567/24

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jun 4, 2015 $960,000 -
Price Reduced Dec 7, 2015 $890,000 -7.3%

Description

Beautifully renovated 2-family house. The kitchen has granite counter tops, tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. You have private backyard access through the kitchen which leads to your own garage. Full finished basement which is perfect for hosting guests. Hardwood floors throughout, large living room and office area, recreation room and sleeping area on the main level. Receive rental income from the upstairs apartment, to make this an affordable and fantastic place to live.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Garden

Building Information

Bensonhurst is a densely built Brooklyn neighborhood of six-story prewar apartment buildings, attached brick row houses, and two-family homes along wide commercial avenues. The D train runs along an elevated section of 86th Street, and the N train serves the Bath Beach border to the west. Bensonhurst Park and the Gravesend Bay waterfront provide green space along the southern edge.

Bensonhurst Live Market Data

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Active Listings

4

Median Asking Price

$1.95M

Median $/Sqft

$705

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

0

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

0

Median Sale Price

$1.42M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/1/26, 2:31 PM EST

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Location

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1653 68th Street, Bensonhurst, Kings County • Near 16th Avenue/17th Avenue

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1930
Year Built
96 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R5
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $74,580
Land Value: $15,660
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,058 SF
Building Area: 1,684 SF
Built FAR: 0.82
Allowed FAR: 1.5

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 3 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 2,668 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1930, making it approximately 96 years old.

At the current list price of $960,000 for 2,668 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $360. 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: RLS10064609
First Listed: 6/4/2015
Price Changed: 12/7/2015
Closed: 12/7/2015
Contract Date: 6/4/2015

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Empire - Charles Olson

Listing Contact: (718) 954-8401

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