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Back to the listing4-bedroom house for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant
635 Macon St, Bedford-Stuyvesant (East), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11233
- Size
- 2,490 ft² (231 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1899: Building details
About this home
House for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2,490 ft². Asking price $2,749,000. Built in 1899.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Some homes are beautifully renovated. Others are completely reimagined. At 635 Macon Street, a historic Brooklyn brownstone has been transformed into something truly extraordinary, where grand proportions, exceptional design, and remarkable outdoor spaces come together to create an entirely new standard of townhouse living. Originally built in 1899, this 20-foot-wide brownstone has undergone an ambitious transformation that honors its historic character while embracing the scale, comfort, and functionality of modern living. Spanning an impressive 54 feet in depth, the home has been thoughtfully expanded with the addition of an entirely new fourth floor and an extended garden level, creating a residence that feels as expansive as it is beautifully considered. From the moment you enter, the sense of space is undeniable. Generous proportions, beautiful natural light, and a seamless flow between living areas create an environment that feels both sophisticated and welcoming. Every detail has been designed to elevate everyday living, with spaces equally suited to quiet moments at home and effortless entertaining. One of the home's most remarkable features is its extraordinary connection to the outdoors. An expansive parlor-level deck creates a spectacular extension of the interior living space, offering a setting for everything from intimate dinners to larger gatherings. Below, the garden provides another private retreat, complete with a pergola and inviting spaces to relax, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors. The bedrooms are equally impressive. Generously scaled and thoughtfully designed, each offers the rare luxury of its own bathroom and dedicated office area, bringing a level of privacy and flexibility seldom found in Brooklyn townhouses. Crowning the home is an exceptional full-floor primary suite, a private sanctuary occupying the newly constructed fourth level. Two private balconies, including a setback front terrace, offer peaceful outdoor escapes, while a beautifully appointed, spa-inspired bathroom creates an atmosphere of understated luxury. It's a retreat designed to feel entirely removed from the energy of the city below. The garden apartment, thoughtfully expanded as part of the renovation, introduces another dimension of versatility, offering the opportunity for additional income without compromising the scale or privacy of the owner's residence. Beyond its architectural transformation, the home incorporates thoughtful modern upgrades, including an advanced whole-home water filtration system designed to remove up to 99% of impurities, reflecting the same attention to quality and comfort found throughout. Set on a beautiful tree-lined block in the heart of Stuyvesant Heights, 635 Macon Street places you within easy reach of the neighborhood's celebrated restaurants, cafes, and green spaces. Local favorites such as L'Antagoniste and Saratoga Park are nearby, while convenient access to multiple subway lines connects you to the rest of Brooklyn and Manhattan. Historic character. Modern sophistication. Extraordinary scale. And outdoor living that is exceptionally rare in New York City. 635 Macon Street is more than a beautifully renovated brownstone. It's a home that has been completely reimagined for the way we want to live today, offering a remarkable combination of space, privacy, flexibility, and design in one of Brooklyn's most distinctive neighborhoods. Please note backyard and terrace photos are virtually staged
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Roofy listing score
Grade B, 73/100 · Complete
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- No points: No pet policy0/1
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- Full points: Description of 518 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 1899, 2 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
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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 $2,749,000, 25% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Bedford-Stuyvesant (East).
- Median here
- $2,199,000
- 39 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $1,722,500–$2,837,500
- The middle half of listings
- Per ft²
- $1,104.02 vs $715.97
- This home vs the median, 54% higher
Priced in line with similar homes here.
Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.
More about Bedford-Stuyvesant (East)Location
- NeighborhoodBedford-Stuyvesant (East)Housing records and complaints
- BoroughBrooklynHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 11233Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for sale in 1123362 homes for sale
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- CityNew YorkHomes for sale
Nearby transit
- Utica AvA C10 min walk
- Gates AvJ Z11 min walk
- Ralph AvC11 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 16
- Uncommon Excellence Boys Charter School NYCk-1270 m
- P.S. 005 Dr. Ronald McNairelementary, grades PK-5350 m
- P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary Schoolelementary, grades K-5390 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
2 units · 2 floors · built 1899
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)635 Macon Street · BBL 3-01668-0090 · built 1899 · 2 units
- Building type
- Two-family home
- Open HPD violations
- None
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- 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.
See the full building recordPublic 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.


































