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1-bedroom apartment for sale in Sunset Park

531 41st St Apt C10, Sunset Park (Central), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11232

$599,000
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Sunset Park, Brooklyn: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Asking price $599,000. Built in 1927.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

PREWAR GRANDEUR WITH DIRECT SUNSET PARK VIEWS Sunlight. Park views. Original architectural detail. Generous proportions. Exceptional potential. At 531 41st Street, Apt C10, these coveted elements come together in a beautifully preserved prewar home directly across from Sunset Park. Overlooking the park from the living room, dining room, and bedroom , this gracious residence is filled with natural light and enjoys a wonderful cross breeze. Currently configured as an expansive one-bedroom, the home offers the rare flexibility to become a spacious two-bedroom , or to be reimagined as a grand one-bedroom with a beautifully renovated kitchen and bath. From the moment you enter, the apartment's generous scale and timeless character are unmistakable. A gracious formal dining room flows into an expansive living room, while the large windowed eat-in kitchen offers both excellent everyday functionality and exciting possibilities for transformation. TIMELESS DETAILS, BEAUTIFULLY PRESERVED Original craftsmanship throughout gives this home a sense of authenticity and warmth that is increasingly difficult to find. Distinctive prewar details include: Original parquet floors Crown molding Crystal-cut doorknobs on solid wood doors Original ice box and dumbwaiter Vintage medicine cabinet Textured-glass bathroom door These thoughtful details provide a beautiful foundation for either a light-touch restoration or a more comprehensive modern renovation. LIGHT, AIR & VIEWS The apartment's relationship to Sunset Park is one of its defining features. Enjoy direct park views from three principal rooms, while additional windows in the kitchen and bathroom bring light and air throughout the home. The result is a residence that feels open, bright, and wonderfully connected to the surrounding neighborhood. EXCEPTIONAL STORAGE Storage is unusually generous, with three oversized closets within the apartment plus a deeded private storage unit in the basement -a rare and valuable amenity in Brooklyn. A DISTINCTIVE FINNISH CO-OP 531 41st Street is one of Sunset Park's original Finnish cooperatives, offering an authentic sense of neighborhood history and community. This pet-friendly, self-managed building features low maintenance, a part-time superintendent who resides in the building, a laundry room, and common outdoor space. Co-purchasing and gifting are permitted, and up to 90% financing is allowed. Subletting is not permitted. There is a 2% transfer fee paid by the buyer to the building at closing, an ongoing $1,080 annual assessment for capital improvements (paid in monthly installments of $90/month), and a $ 100-a-month assessment for solar energy. THE BEST OF SUNSET PARK The location is exceptional. Directly across the street, Sunset Park offers an outdoor swimming pool, volleyball courts, handball and basketball courts, playgrounds, open green space, and a recreation center with a library, fitness center, media lab, and dance studio. The D, N, and R trains at 36th Street provide convenient transportation throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan. Industry City, Green-Wood Cemetery, and Sunset Park's vibrant dining scene-including neighborhood favorites are all nearby. A rare opportunity to own a substantial, light-filled prewar home with direct park views, beautifully preserved architectural character, exceptional storage, and the flexibility to create something truly your own. No subletting, no pied-a-terre. Furnished photos are virtually staged. Reach out to the Corcoran exclusive listi

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 71/100 · Complete

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    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 529 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 the borough7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1927, 40 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • 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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Compared with the area

Asks $599,000, 4% above the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Brooklyn.

Median here
$575,000
497 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$359,000–$795,000
The middle half of listings

Priced in line with similar homes here.

0.2% of these listings have cut their price.

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Location

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Nearby transit

  • 45 StN R8 min walk
  • 36 StD N R9 min walk
  • 9 AvD14 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 15

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The building

40 units · 4 floors · built 1927

Building record for 521 41 Street

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

521 41 Street · BBL 3-00917-0058 · built 1927 · 40 units

Roofy building score 97/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
$335,000 on Aug 31, 2026

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 521 41 Street. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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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.

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