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SOLD FOR $1,424,600

· Closed October 7, 2021

414 Cortelyou Road
Closed For Sale Multi Family

$1,424,600

$696 per sq ft

414 Cortelyou Road

Kensington, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10845474

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

5

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

2,048

Sq. Ft.

1905

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Living Area 2,048 sq ft
Year Built 1905
Neighborhood Kensington

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1905)

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Total Rooms 10
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street East 4th Street/East 5th Street
Year Built 1905
Living Area 2,048 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 05388-0007
Block/Lot 5388/7

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jun 1, 2021 $1,424,600 -
Price Reduced Oct 8, 2021 $1,295,000 -9.1%

Description

Welcome to 414 Cortelyou Road, located between East 4th And East 5th Streets in prime Kensington this two family brick townhouse is hitting the market for the first time in many decades. Currently configured as a top floor two bedrooms, a parlor floor two bedroom as well as a finished the basement, the possibilities to create your perfect home awaits. Currently the house is in very good condition, but offers its new owners an array of ways to configure to fit your specific needs. You can leave this as is an income producing two family, while you occupy two floors and rent out one of the others. You can convert this into a single family home and occupy it all, there is also a very substantial amount of FAR left and after you consult with an architect you should be able to add square footage and create what ever you would like. There is a ton of charm to this home, a good amount of original detail, an absolutely stunning story book type back yard. The building is 20x50, the lot is 20x100 and the zoning is R6A. The location is superb, only a few blocks to the F train and the Q train, you are not far from Prospect Park and all that this beautiful neighborhood is known for.

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

6

Price Reduced

13%

Sold (30 Days)

6

Median Sale Price

$620K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/22/26, 11:04 PM EST

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414 Cortelyou Road, Kensington, Kings County • Near East 4th Street/East 5th Street

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Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1905
Year Built
121 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R6A
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $99,420
Land Value: $26,400
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,000 SF
Building Area: 2,048 SF
Built FAR: 1.02
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

This property has 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 2,048 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1905, making it approximately 121 years old.

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

At the current list price of $1,424,600 for 2,048 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $696. 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: RLS10845474
First Listed: 6/1/2021
Price Changed: 10/8/2021
Closed: 10/7/2021
Contract Date: 6/1/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Louis Belisario

Listing Contact: (347) 702-3316

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