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2-bedroom apartment for sale in Flatlands

1199 E 53rd St Apt 3R, Flatlands, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11234

$295,000
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Flatlands, Brooklyn: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Asking price $295,000. Built in 1966.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Two bedrooms. One bath. Private outdoor space. This fully renovated East Flatbush apartment offers a spacious layout with modern finishes throughout. The spacious living room features refinished hardwood floors, recessed lighting and large windows, with a separate dining area. The renovated, windowed U-shaped kitchen features new cabinetry, marble countertops and backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher and generous counter space. The renovated bathroom features floor-to-ceiling marble tile, a floating vanity, matte-black fixtures and a rainfall showerhead. Both bedrooms feature hardwood flooring and closet storage. The private terrace provides additional outdoor space. The building is an established elevator co-op with a part-time doorman, on-site porters, laundry facilities, and waitlist parking. The B46 provides connections to the 2 and 5 subway lines. Monthly Maintenance: Base Maintenance: $1,142.77 Assessment: $293.04 Total: $1,435.81 Please note: The assessment ends on December 31, 2026. No pets allowed. Parking is available by waitlist.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 69/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 13 photos15/15
    • 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 158 words3/3
  • True cost11/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Some points: Priced 53% below similar homes in its ZIP code3/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1966, 156 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
    • No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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

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Compared with the area

Asks $295,000, 53% below the median asking price for 2-bedroom homes for sale in 11234.

Median here
$628,000
19 listings, last 90 days

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More about 11234

Location

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Nearby transit

  • Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College2 531 min walk
  • Newkirk Av-Little Haiti2 536 min walk
  • Beverly Rd2 52.7 km

Nearby public schools · District 22

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The building

156 units · 6 floors · built 1966 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1199 East 53 Street · BBL 3-07779-0022 · built 1966 · 156 units

Roofy building score 36/100 · Many issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
302 (A 64 · B 193 · C 45)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
2
Rent stabilization
Had 3 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$265,000 on Jun 15, 2026

45 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.