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4-bedroom house for sale in Ocean Hill

85 Rockaway Ave, Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11233

$1,690,000
Asking price · in USD
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About this home

House for sale in Ocean Hill, Brooklyn: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Asking price $1,690,000. Built in 1931.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

A standout mixed-use opportunity in the Ocean Hill section of Brooklyn, offering the kind of income, flexibility, and updated finishes investors look for! This property features a commercial storefront with basement space plus two updated 2-bedroom apartments, generating current gross rental income of $10,300/month, or $123,600 annually. The storefront and basement are rented together for $5,000/month, with the residential apartments rented for $2,500/month and $2,800/month. The building offers approximately 2,504 SF on a 1,444 SF lot, with two stories, strong retail frontage, and a practical mixed-use layout. The residential units feature modern finishes, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, exposed ductwork, recessed lighting, a designated laundry area, and two bathrooms total, with one bathroom on each floor. One apartment is expected to become vacant soon, creating added flexibility for an owner-user, investor re-rental, or future upside. The location offers convenient access to multiple transit options, including the A/C train at Rockaway Avenue, the J/Z at Chauncey Street, the L train at Bushwick Avenue, and the Broadway Junction transit hub. Surrounded by residential density, neighborhood retail, and everyday services, this property combines storefront income, residential income, basement space, updated interiors, and long-term Brooklyn upside in one compelling package! Amazing opportunity in the heart of Ocean Hill!

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 68/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 13 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details14/20
    • 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
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 223 words3/3
  • True cost11/15
    • Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
    • 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 1931, 2 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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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Buying costs

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Compared with the area

Asks $1,690,000, 35% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Ocean Hill.

Median here
$1,250,000
17 listings, last 90 days

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More about Ocean Hill

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Rockaway AvC3 min walk
  • Chauncey StJ Z5 min walk
  • Broadway JunctionA C J Z L9 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 23

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The building

2 units · 2 floors · built 1931

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

85 Rockaway Avenue · BBL 3-01534-0004 · built 1931 · 2 units

Roofy building score 79/100 · Mostly fineAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Mixed residential and retail building
Open HPD violations
1 (A 0 · B 0 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
1
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

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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