Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $1,750,000

· Closed September 6, 2022

520 E 5th Street

$1,750,000

$745 per sq ft

520 E 5th Street

Kensington, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10794072

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

5

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

2,350

Sq. Ft.

1925

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Living Area 2,350 sq ft
Year Built 1925
Neighborhood Kensington

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 9
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street Avenue C/Cortelyou Road
Year Built 1925
Living Area 2,350 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 05373-0023
Block/Lot 5373/23

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Nov 11, 2020 $1,750,000 -
Currently Apr 22, 2026 $1,750,000 -

Description

Prepare to fall in love. Live large in this newly renovated, mint condition GORGEOUS one family home, with 5 huge bedrooms, 5 baths, complete with parking, a fully finished basement with two recreations rooms and spacious backyard with a deck! All fully renovated from tip to tail. You'll enter to find a large living and dining room - with plenty of room to spread out. The eat-in-kitchen is sublime, it's 23' deep is done for a chef - there's plentiful caesar stone counters and cabinetry, stainless appliances, a window over the deep farmhouse sink, and more. There is plenty of room for a kitchen table and light streams in - with floor to ceiling sliding glass doors to your deck and backyard. A pretty powder room, with marble floors and white subway tile completes this floor. The second floor has 3 spacious bedrooms - one super large with two exposures and double closets that can be used a primary bedroom. There is a full bath, a half bath and a w/d hookup on this level. If you want to use the large bedroom as a primary bedroom, it's easy to install a door to have a primary "wing" here. The top floor is a delight. You find two oversized bedrooms, and a large full bath. Both bedrooms have incredible storage and two exposures. The largest room has a very large walk-in closet. You can use the entire floor as a primary bedroom if you so desire. The basement is fully finished, with two large recreation rooms. You'll also find a second w/d hookup here, as well as a half bath. Please note: there is an opportunity for the seller to customize the bath here to the buyers needs and include a shower. With a combination of central air and ductless mini-splits this home will be comfortable year round, and it's energy efficient as well. All the mechanicals are new, as is the roof and the siding. If you have been looking for a home in Kensington, this one can't be beat. The room sizes and finishes make this home a smart choice. Contact me for a private showing. This one won't last.

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Garden

Building Information

Stories 2
Style Prewar

Kensington is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood bordered by Prospect Park to the north and the landmarked Green-Wood Cemetery to the west, with Ocean Parkway running through its center as one of the borough's signature tree-lined boulevards. The housing stock includes brick rowhouses, prewar co-op apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway and Coney Island Avenue, and detached Victorian homes on the side streets, served by the F and G trains at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Church Avenue. The B and Q express trains are accessible within a short walk, providing a 30-to-35-minute commute to Midtown Manhattan.

Kensington Live Market Data

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Active Listings

52

Median Asking Price

$699K

Median $/Sqft

$806

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

7

Price Reduced

13%

Sold (30 Days)

6

Median Sale Price

$620K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/22/26, 4:37 PM EST

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Location

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520 E 5th Street, Kensington, Kings County • Near Avenue C/Cortelyou Road

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

2017
Year Built
9 years old
7
Floors
R6
Zoning District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $61,336,350
Land Value: $1,833,750
Exemptions: $61,336,350

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

Lot Area: 56,395 SF
Building Area: 427,208 SF
Built FAR: 7.58
Allowed FAR: 2.43

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 and 1 half bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 2,350 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

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

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

At the current list price of $1,750,000 for 2,350 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $745. 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: RLS10794072
First Listed: 11/11/2020
Price Changed: 4/29/2021
Closed: 9/6/2022
Contract Date: 8/2/2022

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Carolyn Cedar

Listing Contact: (917) 750-3059

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