SOLD FOR $1,800,000
Listed at $1,995,000 · Sold 9.8% below asking · Closed January 20, 2020
221 79th Street #HOUSE
MLS® #RLS10590048
Listing by Ideal Properties Group
4
Bedrooms
3.5
Baths
2,472
Sq. Ft.
N/A
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Location: Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
Property Details
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!
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Showings by appointment.
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About Bay Ridge
View All Bay Ridge ListingsBay 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
View NeighborhoodActive 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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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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