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SOLD FOR $1,800,000

Listed at $1,995,000 · Sold 9.8% below asking · Closed January 20, 2020

221 79th Street #HOUSE

$1,995,000

$807 per sq ft

221 79th Street #HOUSE

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10590048

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Ideal Properties Group

4

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

2,472

Sq. Ft.

N/A

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4 full, 1 half
Living Area 2,472 sq ft
Year Built N/A
Neighborhood Bay Ridge

Property Highlights

  • Location: Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
  • Property Type: Single Family Residence

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 6
Baths 3 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Living Area 2,472 sq ft
Parcel # 05968-0075

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Nov 28, 2018 $1,995,000 -
Currently May 2, 2026 $1,995,000 -

Description

Bay Ridge, 221 79th Street Brooklyn, NY 11209 is an incredible, fully renovated 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath fully detached home that offers an ideal blend of old world details and modern conveniences.

At 2472 SF, this home is an incredible value offering twice the space of a comparably priced condo or co-op in Brownstone Brooklyn or Manhattan.
Built on a 3800 SF lot, this fully detached triplex home with heated driveway and climate controlled garage is truly a great find. Originally constructed as a Dutch Colonial, the exterior facade has been completely upgraded to a Tudor style finish with high quality Pella windows, new insulation and welcoming front porch. This luxurious 20x50 home has a formal entry foyer, living room, formal dining room with working fireplace, eat-in-kitchen, 5 bedrooms (currently configured to 4 + media room), 3.5 bathrooms and a recreation room in basement.
The entry foyer has restored original woodwork, stained glass, crown moldings, plaster ceiling medallions, built-in settee and the original double sided staircase. To the left is the fully restored parlor floor with formal living room and a dining room with original hardwood pocket doors, fireplace, original cupboards, stained glass and woodwork. Just behind the dining room is a modern eat-in kitchen with heated granite tile floor, stainless steel appliances and granite counter-tops and a separate bath with penny tile floor. Through the back door lies a deck overlooking a lovely backyard that has a built in Solaire BBQ, refrigerator and sink, a garden, and plenty of space to spread out.
The second floor includes 3 generously sized bedrooms each with beautiful hardwood floors and amazing custom designed cedar lined closets, a media room that can act as a 4th bedroom, and natural stone bathroom with a soaking tub and separate stall shower.
The third floor is a master suite a space offering a gas fireplace, wet bar, office nook, 2 walk in closets, 2 additional closets, built in Bose sound system, ceiling fan, master bath with double vanity, soaking tub and separate stall shower, even a private balcony.
In the basement you will find a full laundry room, a 3rd bath that includes a rain shower with steam room, Jacuzzi whirlpool bathtub and recreational room with a bar.
Bay Ridge is a wonderful, diverse neighborhood with great restaurants and shopping.
This home sits on a beautiful tree-lined street, located just off of Third Avenue with easy access to transportation. The R train 77th Street is 3 blocks away. The X27 Express bus stops at Shore Rd and 79th Street with the first stop at Battery Place in lower Manhattan. The NYC Ferry at the 69th Street Pier takes approximately 40 minutes to Wall Street, stopping in these Brooklyn locations:
Bay Ridge- Sunset Park Red Hook- Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6- Dumbo Pier 1- Wall Street.
This could be your DREAM HOME
Call today to schedule an appointment for a viewing of this beautiful gem!
Agent co-broking welcome
Showings by appointment.





Features & Amenities

Appliances

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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, 7:54 PM EST

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221 79th Street #HOUSE, Bay Ridge, Kings County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1920
Year Built
106 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R4A
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $95,580
Land Value: $24,660
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 3,827 SF
Building Area: 2,472 SF
Built FAR: 0.65
Allowed FAR: 1

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

The current listed common charges are $0 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 2,472 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $1,995,000 for 2,472 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $807. 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: RLS10590048
First Listed: 11/28/2018
Closed: 1/20/2020
Contract Date: 9/21/2018

Listing Courtesy of Ideal Properties Group - Anthony Muratore

Listing Contact: (917) 658-4857

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