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3-bedroom apartment for sale in Flatlands

1199 E 53rd St Apt 2S, Flatlands, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11234

$315,000
Asking price · in USD
Bedrooms
3: 3+ bedroom homes for sale in ZIP 11234
Bathrooms
2: Homes with 2+ bathrooms for sale in ZIP 11234
Size
1,515 ft² (141 m²)
Type
Apartment: Apartments for sale in ZIP 11234
Available
Now
Year built
1966: Building details

About this home

Apartment for sale in Flatlands, Brooklyn: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,515 ft². Asking price $315,000. Built in 1966.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Seller Incentives: $4,500 concession toward repainting. Seller will also pay the current assessment through the end of its term. Monthly Maintenance: Base Maintenance: $1,418.07 Assessment: $363.63 Total: $1,781.70 Three bedrooms. Two baths. Private outdoor space. A substantial apartment with room to make it your own. A dedicated foyer and dining area lead into the large living room with direct access to the balcony. The separate windowed kitchen provides ample workspace while keeping the living and dining areas distinct. Multiple closets provide additional storage throughout. Kings Village is an established elevator co-op with a part-time doorman, on-site porters, laundry facilities and parking by waitlist. The B46 provides connections to the 2 and 5 subway lines. Please note: No pets allowed. Parking is available by waitlist.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 71/100 · Complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • 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
    • 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 133 words3/3
  • True cost11/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Some points: Priced 60% below similar homes in its neighborhood3/7
  • 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 $315,000, 60% below the median asking price for 3-bedroom homes for sale in Flatlands.

Median here
$795,000
27 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$729,000–$840,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$207.92 vs $551.30
This home vs the median, 62% lower

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More about Flatlands

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College2 530 min walk
  • Newkirk Av-Little Haiti2 536 min walk
  • Beverly Rd2 52.6 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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Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

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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