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SOLD FOR $1,150,000

· Closed July 17, 2018

537 81st Street #0

$1,150,000

537 81st Street #0

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10055490

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

4

Bedrooms

1.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1915

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 1 full, 1 half
Year Built 1915
Neighborhood Bay Ridge

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Patio
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1915)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 9
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Year Built 1915
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 05990-0071

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Mar 15, 2018 $1,150,000 -
Currently May 3, 2026 $1,150,000 -

Description

Newly Listed! This beautiful 4 bedroom, 1.5 baths, single-family brick home has PARKING and is located on a pretty tree-lined Street in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn. It has been meticulously maintained by the same family for years over 50 years to be exact. The many wonderful original details throughout makes this home truly unique. The first floor features a South-facing sun porch, large living room with brick fireplace, formal dining room with wood-beamed coffered ceiling and an eat-in-kitchen with adjoining laundry and powder room. Easy access to the backyard from the kitchen making summer barbecues in the garden a breeze. The second floor is sun-drenched from the stained-glass skylight and three exposures. Here you will find four bedrooms and a large bathroom with another skylight. High ceilings, picture moldings and lovely parquet floors with mahogany inlay complete this home. An English basement with plenty of windows has room for storage and laundry, and room to grow! There is parking on premise for two cars with the detached one-car garage and spot in front. Located near shops and restaurants along Fifth Avenue and 86th Street, it is also close to the R train station and express bus to Manhattan.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Eat In Kitchen

Exterior Features

Garden Patio

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

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 5/3/26, 12:07 AM EST

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Location

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537 81st Street #0, Bay Ridge, Kings County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1915
Year Built
111 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R4-1
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $109,080
Land Value: $14,880
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,217 SF
Building Area: 2,187 SF
Built FAR: 0.99
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

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

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1915, making it approximately 111 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: RLS10055490
First Listed: 3/15/2018
Closed: 7/17/2018
Contract Date: 3/15/2018

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Diane L Henning

Listing Contact: (917) 974-0005

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