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2-bedroom apartment for sale in Kensington

599 E 7th St Apt 3U, Kensington, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11218

$640,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
1,050 ft² (97.6 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for sale in Kensington, Brooklyn: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1,050 ft². Asking price $640,000. Built in 1961.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Bright & Spacious Renovated 2BR Corner Unit in Prime Kensington Welcome to this beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom corner apartment in the heart of Kensington. Flooded with natural light from dual exposures, this home features peaceful treetop views, newly refinished light hardwood floors, and an incredible amount of storage space throughout. The heart of the home is a sprawling, 30+ foot long living and dining area bathed in sun-drenched eastern light, offering maximum flexibility for entertaining or a dedicated home office setup. The fully renovated, windowed kitchen features stainless steel appliances-including a dishwasher-alongside classic marble-look quartz countertops, light wood cabinetry, and contemporary floating shelves. The chic bathroom has been updated to mirror the kitchen's aesthetic, utilizing the same clean tile, light wood accents, and modern black hardware. The thoughtful bedroom layout positions the generous primary bedroom and the bright second bedroom on opposite ends of the home. Both bedrooms are outfitted with a generous full wall of closets. The entire home boasts of abundant storage with an additional closet at the entry and 3 more lining the entry hall. This move-in ready home is a MUST SEE! SPONSOR SALE/NO BOARD APPROVAL NEEDED Financial Opportunity Take advantage of an extraordinary financing incentive: this building currently qualifies for a 5.75% 30-year fixed mortgage rate for first-time homebuyers , inquire for more details! There is also a Virtual Tour available upon request

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 69/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 16 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
    • 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
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 238 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • 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 1961, 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 $640,000, 20% below the median asking price for 2-bedroom homes for sale in Kensington.

Median here
$799,000
19 listings, last 90 days
Per ft²
$609.52 vs $922.86
This home vs the median, 34% lower

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More about Kensington

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Ditmas AvF9 min walk
  • Cortelyou RdQ12 min walk
  • Newkirk PlazaB Q12 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 20

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The building

114 units · 6 floors · built 1961 · 2 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

599 East 7 Street · BBL 3-05391-0061 · built 1961 · 114 units

Roofy building score 82/100 · Mostly fineAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
38 (A 9 · B 27 · C 2)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
1
Rent stabilization
Had 12 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$522,339 on Aug 26, 2026

2 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.

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