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SOLD FOR $1,250,000

· Closed August 17, 2018

53 70th Street

$1,250,000

$641 per sq ft

53 70th Street

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10057665

RLS at REBNY

Listing by POG Real Estate Inc

5

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,950

Sq. Ft.

1925

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,950 sq ft
Year Built 1925
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Bay Ridge

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Parking: Private garage
  • Character: Pre-war building (1925)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 10
Baths 2 Full
Cross Street Narrows Avenue/Louise Terrace
Year Built 1925
Living Area 1,950 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 05869-0078
Block/Lot 5869/78

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Aug 25, 2017 $1,250,000 -
Price Reduced Apr 3, 2018 $1,270,000 +1.6%

Description

2 Family House in Bay Ridge for Sale !

This lovely town house consists of 2 family home with a one bedroom, full bath in basement. The 1st floor has 2 b/rms, living rm. kitchen, dining area and a full bath. The 2nd floor offers 3 b/rms and a full bath for a larger family. 2 car garage is attached.

House is located in a quiet neighborhood and close to parks by the river ( Owl's Head Park, Narrows Botanical Garden), 7 minutes distance to ferry to Wall Street. Also (express) bus to the city in nearby. 15 minutes walk to subway, R train. China town is located in 15 minutes by driving.

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Building Garden

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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53 70th Street, Bay Ridge, Kings County • Near Narrows Avenue/Louise Terrace

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R3-2
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $67,080
Land Value: $10,800
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 1,473 SF
Building Area: 1,950 SF
Built FAR: 1.32
Allowed FAR: 0.75

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 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 1,950 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1925, making it approximately 101 years old.

At the current list price of $1,250,000 for 1,950 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $641. 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: RLS10057665
First Listed: 8/25/2017
Price Changed: 4/3/2018
Closed: 8/17/2018
Contract Date: 4/2/2018

Listing Courtesy of POG Real Estate Inc - Peter Oh

Listing Contact: (212) 574-4466

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