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SOLD FOR $999,999

· Closed July 20, 2017

968 GATES Avenue #UNIT

$999,999

$877 per sq ft

968 GATES Avenue #UNIT

Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10032158

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Highline Residential

5

Bedrooms

3

Baths

1,140

Sq. Ft.

N/A

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 1,140 sq ft
Year Built N/A
Property Taxes $2,496/yr
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,South facing

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 9
Baths null Full
Exposure East,South
Pets Yes
Living Area 1,140 sq ft
Parcel # 01638-0034

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Mar 16, 2017 $999,999 -
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $999,999 -

Description

This legal two family 19'x30' 1899 pre-war Italianate Style Brownstone features a basement that is currently being used for storage that houses the oil boiler and above ground oil tank. The garden floor has a country style eat in kitchen that leads out to a sprawling garden back yard, a half bathroom and a bedroom. The parlor floor has a full bedroom, living room, a full bathroom and a vestibule entrance way leading to the front door and out to a garden themed front yard down the brownstone steps. The top floor has a hallway with a skylight, a full bath room with a sky light, a full bedroom, an eat in kitchen and a living room with an office and/or den space available. Do not delay in seeing this sweat heart of a Bedford Stuyvesant Brownstone deal as it will not last long at an asking price of $999,999.00.

Features & Amenities

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Total Units 1

Financial Details

RE Taxes $2,496/yr ($208/mo)
Sale Price $999,999

Bedford/Stuyvesant, in Brooklyn, features a mix of traditional brownstone row houses and mid-rise apartment buildings. Local amenities include proximity to major parks and robust access via subway lines, such as the L and J/Z trains. The area retains much of its historic architecture alongside newer residential developments.

Bedford-Stuyvesant Live Market Data

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Active Listings

89

Median Asking Price

$1.25M

Median $/Sqft

$874

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

4

Price Reduced

18%

Sold (30 Days)

14

Median Sale Price

$1.90M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/23/26, 7:30 AM EST

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968 GATES Avenue #UNIT, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Kings County

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1899
Year Built
127 years old
2
Floors
8
Residential Units
R6A
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $937,800
Land Value: $102,600
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 1,900 SF
Building Area: 6,160 SF
Built FAR: 3.24
Allowed FAR: 3

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.

The current listed annual property tax is $2,496, or roughly $208 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.

This property has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 1,140 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

At the current list price of $999,999 for 1,140 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $877. 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: RLS10032158
First Listed: 3/16/2017
Closed: 7/20/2017
Contract Date: 3/16/2017

Listing Courtesy of Highline Residential - Frank Spaulding-Bey

Listing Contact: (718) 858-4700

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