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4-bedroom house for sale in Windsor Terrace-South Slope

637 Vanderbilt St, Windsor Terrace-South Slope, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11218

$1,895,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
2,394 ft² (222 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

House for sale in Windsor Terrace-South Slope, Brooklyn: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,394 ft². Asking price $1,895,000. Built in 1901.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

637 Vanderbilt Street Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn Some opportunities are worth waiting for. Offered for the first time in more than 50 years, 637 Vanderbilt Street is a rare two-family home with extraordinary potential, situated on a beautiful tree-lined block just half a block from Prospect Park in the heart of Windsor Terrace. Set on an oversized 16.67' x 150' lot, the property offers a remarkable combination of space, flexibility, and opportunity, including approximately 2,300 square feet of remaining buildable area. Whether envisioned as a grand single-family residence, a thoughtfully reimagined two-family home with income-producing potential, or an ambitious architectural transformation, the possibilities are compelling. Beyond the home's existing footprint, an expansive backyard presents the opportunity to create an exceptional private outdoor retreat. Imagine lush landscaping, beautiful gardens, and generous spaces for dining, entertaining, and relaxing, a rare luxury in the heart of Brooklyn. The location is equally special. Windsor Terrace has long been one of Brooklyn's most cherished residential neighborhoods, known for its quiet, tree-lined streets, strong sense of community, and effortless access to Prospect Park. With the park practically at your doorstep, morning walks, weekend bike rides, afternoons by the lake, and acres of open green space become part of everyday life. Beloved neighborhood restaurants, cafes, local shops, and convenient transportation add to the appeal of this exceptional setting. Held by the same ownership for more than five decades, 637 Vanderbilt Street represents an increasingly rare opportunity to create something entirely your own in a neighborhood where properties of this nature seldom become available. An exceptional location. Remarkable development potential. Endless possibilities. 637 Vanderbilt Street is ready for its next chapter. All development potential and buildable square footage are approximate and subject to independent verification, applicable zoning regulations, and required approvals.

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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

  • Photos23/25
    • Some points: Only 7 photos (8 or more for full points)13/15
    • 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 302 words3/3
  • True cost11/15
    • Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in the borough7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1901, 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.

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 $1,895,000, 15% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Brooklyn.

Median here
$1,650,000
758 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$1,150,000–$2,372,500
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$791.56 vs $675.21
This home vs the median, 17% higher

Priced in line with similar homes here.

0.3% of these listings have cut their price.

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 Brooklyn

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Fort Hamilton PkwyF G6 min walk
  • 15 St-Prospect ParkF G12 min walk
  • Church AvB Q17 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 15

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

The building

1 unit · 2 floors · built 1901

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

637 Vanderbilt Street · BBL 3-05268-0039 · built 1901 · 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)
No sales in our 12-month file

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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