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4-bedroom townhouse for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant

236 Lewis Ave Unit Twhs, Bedford-Stuyvesant (East), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11221

$1,995,000
Asking price · in USD
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About this home

Townhouse for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Asking price $1,995,000. Built in 1899.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

A beautifully renovated Renaissance two-family residence in Bedford-Stuyvesant, offering refined design, exceptional light, and versatile living. Building: - Meticulously renovated two-family with modern finishes and original details retained - Charming front patio, rear terrace, rear patio, and back yard - Owner's duplex: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths - Expansive parlor-floor living and dining in an open-concept layout - Kitchen and bar open onto a private terrace overlooking the garden - Primary suite on the second floor with ensuite bathroom - Two additional bedrooms and a second full bath on the top level - Washer/dryer in the upstairs foyer - Hardwood floors and abundant natural light throughout - Garden-level apartment: well-maintained 1 bedroom, 1 bath with private patio (rental potential) - Finished basement can expand the garden apartment or remain with the owner - Building approximately 18 * 40ft Neighborhood: - On Lewis Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant - Near destination restaurants and shops, including Saraghina, Peaches, and Brooklyn Tea - Convenient to the A/C on Fulton Street and the J/Z on Broadway - B15 bus along Lewis - About 0.5 miles from Herbert Von King Park - Macon Library on Lewis; Fulton Street shopping corridor nearby A rare Brooklyn multi-family that pairs classic masonry townhouse living with modern updates and exceptional flexibility.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 74/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 18 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
    • No points: No size0/2
    • 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
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 205 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
  • 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.

Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $1,995,000, 9% below 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

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

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Kosciuszko StJ13 min walk
  • Myrtle AvM J Z16 min walk
  • Kingston-Throop AvsC16 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 16

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)

236 Lewis Avenue · BBL 3-01629-0040 · built 1899 · 2 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
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.

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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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