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SOLD FOR $1,139,000

· Closed September 6, 2017

17 Story Street #0

$1,139,000

17 Story Street #0

Kensington, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10057485

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

3

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1940

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1940
Neighborhood Kensington

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Balcony
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Window Units

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 7
Baths 2 Full
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Year Built 1940
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 05314-0005

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 27, 2017 $1,139,000 -
Price Reduced Sep 7, 2017 $1,200,000 +5.4%

Description

First Open House JUNE 4. This charming 1939 brick and stone row-house with driveway and GARAGE on a quiet, private block is full of potential. A legal 2 family currently configured as a single family, the layout has flexibility for you to realize your unique vision. Up the stoop, there is a lovely west facing front porch under the shade of the dogwood tree, with pink blooms in the spring. The houses front windows are original metal mullioned windows with sweet mini stained-glass cottage details. Inside, there is a spacious and open living/dining room, beyond which are a full bath, kitchen, and a laundry/ mud room which leads into the leafy back yard, home to a beautiful tulip tree.On the top floor, the full-width master bedroom opens onto a cute balcony. There are two more good sized bedrooms and a full bath on the this floor.The garden floor has the mechanicals and a windowed room which could be used in many ways. The garage is inside the house but this space could potentially be annexed as living space. The driveway provides ample parking. Bring your contractor and your design dreams. Write the next exciting chapter of your story here at 17 Story Street!The house has easy access to many restaurants/bars/shops in Kensington and Windsor Terrace. Close to Brancaccios, Hamiltons, Sawasde Thai, Brooklyn Comfort, Church Bar, La Loba Cantina, Steeplechase Coffee, and so many more. Prospect Park and the Tennis Center are a very short bike ride away. The F/G train (Church Ave) is 2 short blocks away.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Eat In Kitchen

Exterior Features

Balcony Garden Balcony

Building Information

Kensington 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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Active Listings

50

Median Asking Price

$690K

Median $/Sqft

$814

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

4

Price Reduced

14%

Sold (30 Days)

5

Median Sale Price

$620K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/26/26, 1:34 PM EST

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Location

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17 Story Street #0, Kensington, Kings County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1940
Year Built
86 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R5
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $75,060
Land Value: $22,020
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,040 SF
Building Area: 2,002 SF
Built FAR: 0.98
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 2 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1940, making it approximately 86 years old.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

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: RLS10057485
First Listed: 5/27/2017
Price Changed: 9/7/2017
Closed: 9/6/2017
Contract Date: 5/26/2017

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Leah Solomon

Listing Contact: (917) 753-3727

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