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1-bedroom apartment for sale in Kensington

540 Ocean Pkwy Apt 4H, Kensington, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11218

$372,500
Asking price · in USD
Size
1,000 ft² (92.9 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for sale in Kensington, Brooklyn: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,000 ft². Asking price $372,500. Built in 1962.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Spacious One-Bedroom Co-op in Kensington, Brooklyn. Welcome to Imperial House! This spacious one-bedroom co-op features an extra-large living room with great natural light, hardwood floors, five large closets, and a private balcony overlooking Ocean Parkway. The generous layout offers potential for a second bedroom. Apartment Features: Private balcony facing Ocean Parkway Five large closets and ample storage Wall sleeves for air conditioners Building Amenities: Indoor parking garage Laundry room, storage, and elevator Intercom security and live-in superintendent Monthly Maintenance includes heat, hot water, and cooking gas. Co-op Requirements: Minimum 10% down payment, 2.5% flip tax, and subletting permitted after two years with board approval and a 15% sublet fee. Conveniently located in proximity to shopping on Ditmas Avenue and 18th Avenue, the B and F subway lines, multiple bus routes, parks, and major roadways.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 79/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 13 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details17/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 142 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1962, 114 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

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Compared with the area

Asks $372,500, 24% below the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Kensington.

Median here
$487,000
12 listings, last 90 days

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More about Kensington

Location

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Nearby transit

  • Ditmas AvF7 min walk
  • 18 AvF11 min walk
  • Newkirk PlazaB Q14 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 20

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The building

114 units · 6 floors · built 1962

Building record for 540 Ocean Parkway

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

540 Ocean Parkway · BBL 3-05399-0021 · built 1962 · 114 units

Roofy building score 88/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
11 (A 3 · B 3 · C 5)
Heat complaints
1 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
13
Rent stabilization
Had 11 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 540 Ocean Parkway. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

5 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.