Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $2,850,000

· Closed March 23, 2021

122 8th Street

$2,850,000

$1,439 per sq ft

122 8th Street

Gowanus, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10674179

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

6

Bedrooms

3

Baths

1,980

Sq. Ft.

1899

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 1,980 sq ft
Year Built 1899
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Gowanus

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Parking: Private garage
  • Character: Pre-war building (1899)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 10
Baths 3 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street 2nd Avenue/3rd Avenue
Year Built 1899
Living Area 1,980 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 01002-0115
Block/Lot 1002/115

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jan 7, 2014 $2,850,000 -
Currently May 1, 2026 $2,850,000 -

Description

Two adjacent PRIME lots in Gowanus. 120-122 8th Street is a one-of-a-kind combination residential/commercial property in ultra-hot Gowanus. This upgraded two-family townhouse and enormous garage sit on two adjacent 25' x 100' lots and are being sold as a package deal. DEVELOPER & INVESTOR USE With its ideal Gowanus location, 120 and 122 8th Street is ideal for an investor looking to benefit from the excellent residential and commercial rents in the area. Additionally, the house and garage present developers with the opportunity to build up to an impressive 10,000 square feet (see attached architect's study). END USER USE This unique combination is perfect for an owner-user to Live/Work or Live/Work AND COLLECT RENTAL INCOME! Possible uses include flexible spaces for TV/Film production, offices, storage, manufacturing, art galleries, satellite warehouse facilities, bars, restaurants, health care facilities, technology/design firms, artist work space and more. Best of all the properties are located just minutes from two subways and some of the trendiest restaurants, bars and amenities in Brooklyn.

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Building Garden

Building Information

Gowanus features a striking mix of 19th-century brick warehouses, Greek Revival rowhouses, and new glass-and-steel condominiums rising along the canal waterfront. The F, G, R, D, and N/W trains are accessible at nearby Smith-Ninth Streets and Fourth Avenue-Ninth Street stations, with Atlantic Terminal a short walk north. Washington Park and the Old Stone House landmark anchor the neighborhood's green space, while a major rezoning is bringing thousands of new residential units and waterfront parkland to the area.

Gowanus Live Market Data

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Active Listings

13

Median Asking Price

$1.65M

Median $/Sqft

$1,062

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

2

Price Reduced

8%

Sold (30 Days)

0

Median Sale Price

$1.48M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/1/26, 8:34 AM EST

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Location

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122 8th Street, Gowanus, Kings County • Near 2nd Avenue/3rd Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1899
Year Built
127 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
M2-1
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $111,660
Land Value: $25,680
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,500 SF
Building Area: 1,980 SF
Built FAR: 0.79

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 6 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 1,980 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1899, making it approximately 127 years old.

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

At the current list price of $2,850,000 for 1,980 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,439. 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: RLS10674179
First Listed: 1/7/2014
Price Changed: 2/5/2021
Closed: 3/23/2021
Contract Date: 5/28/2019

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Tyson Lewis

Listing Contact: (917) 716-7361

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