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SOLD FOR $700,000

· Closed March 18, 2015

87 Rockaway Avenue

$700,000

$259 per sq ft

87 Rockaway Avenue

Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10071751

RLS at REBNY

Listing by R New York

7

Bedrooms

0

Bath

2,700

Sq. Ft.

1899

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 0
Living Area 2,700 sq ft
Year Built 1899
Neighborhood Bedford Stuyvesant

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Building Patio, Patio
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1899)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 16
Baths 0 Full
Cross Street MacDougal Street/Hull Street
Year Built 1899
Living Area 2,700 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 01534-0003
Block/Lot 1534/3

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Nov 4, 2014 $700,000 -
Currently May 6, 2026 $700,000 -

Description

SOLD! Welcome to 87 Rockaway Ave a spacious three family house. First floor apartment is a two bedrooms/ 1 bath apartment. Second floor apartment is a three bedrooms/ 1 bath apartment. Third floor apartment is a two bedrooms/ 1 bath apartment with NYC and LIC skyline views from the bedrooms. Some original details in the second floor apartment. All three apartments has high ceilings and great sunlight! Unfinished basement with an additional bathroom and kitchen plus washer/ dryer. Nice size backyard with access from the basement and first floor apartment. NYC views from the rooftop. Will not last long!
Minutes away from Downtown Brooklyn, Queens and easy commute to the city!

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Building Patio Patio

Building Information

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

100

Median Asking Price

$1.26M

Median $/Sqft

$935

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

10

Price Reduced

18%

Sold (30 Days)

14

Median Sale Price

$1.90M

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Location

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87 Rockaway Avenue, Bedford Stuyvesant, Kings County • Near MacDougal Street/Hull Street

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1899
Year Built
127 years old
3
Floors
3
Residential Units
R6
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $100,080
Land Value: $18,300
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 1,500 SF
Building Area: 2,700 SF
Built FAR: 1.8
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 7 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 2,700 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

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

At the current list price of $700,000 for 2,700 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $259. 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: RLS10071751
First Listed: 11/4/2014
Closed: 3/18/2015
Contract Date: 11/4/2014

Listing Courtesy of R New York - Ivette Oriol

Listing Contact: (212) 688-1000

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