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4-bedroom house for sale in East Flatbush-Rugby

53 E 59th St, East Flatbush-Rugby, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11203

$899,000
Asking price · in USD · Price history
Size
1,696 ft² (158 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

House for sale in East Flatbush-Rugby, Brooklyn: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,696 ft². Asking price $899,000. Built in 1920.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Come take a look at this ALL BRAND NEW, very bright and sunny EXTRA LARGE single family home! Located on one of the most quietest blocks in the neighborhood. All you have to do is unpack! This completely renovated semi detached home with detached garage is located right where you need to be! This house has a large living room with high ceilings and lots of windows. The beautiful modern kitchen has white shaker cabinets with gold hardware, a large island, quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances. On the first floor you will find a large bedroom and a full bathroom. The second floor has 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. All of the bedrooms are spacious enough for ALL of your furniture and can fit King size beds! Enjoy rejuvenating showers in any of the 3 modern bathrooms, all with glass shower doors! The high ceiling finished basement with separate entrance is perfect for additional recreational space!!! There is a shared driveway with a detached one car garage. This house has a new roof, windows, heating system, new plumbing and more! Fully gut renovated the right way! Buy with CONFIDENCE! Prime E. Flatbush location! Just off Church Avenue and Kings Highway. This house is located a few blocks away from Brookdale University Hospital and SUNY Downstate University Hospital. Short distance from restaurants, shopping and neighborhood amenities. Some pictures were digitally staged/enhanced.,

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 74/100 · 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: 17 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details16/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 233 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 1920, 1 home)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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Price history

High $899,000Asking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$899,000
Oct 27, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$899,000

From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.

Compared with the area

Asks $899,000, 9% below the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in East Flatbush-Rugby.

Median here
$989,000
11 listings, last 90 days

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 East Flatbush-Rugby

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Saratoga Av2 3 416 min walk
  • Sutter Av-Rutland Rd2 3 420 min walk
  • Rockaway Av2 3 423 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 18

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

1 unit · 2 floors · built 1920

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

53 East 59 Street · BBL 3-04685-0044 · built 1920 · 1 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
One-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)
$605,000 on Jan 15, 2026

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

See the full building record

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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