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5-bedroom house for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant

169A Stuyvesant Ave, Bedford-Stuyvesant (East), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11221

$2,495,000
Asking price · in USD
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About this home

House for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Asking price $2,495,000. Built in 1899.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Own a piece of Brooklyn history on the very block where Spike Lee filmed his iconic classic Do the Right Thing. This beautifully restored, 20-foot-wide legal 2-family brownstone blends timeless architectural character with modern luxury, featuring brand-new facade, roof, windows, central A/C and heat, and new electrical and plumbing. Super- low property tax: only $1552/year. The upper-level owner's duplex offers an inviting open-concept living, dining with white oak flooring and chef's kitchen space, complete with custom natural wood cabinetry, elegant countertops and backsplash, a dramatic waterfall island, premium stainless steel appliances, and oversized black-framed windows. Step out onto the private deck for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs, three bedrooms include a serene primary suite with a spa-inspired en-suite bathroom. The separate garden-level residence features two bedrooms and one bathroom, offering excellent rental income potential or flexible space for extended family. Both residences feature central A/C and in-unit washer and dryer. An additional basement provides bonus space for a recreation room, home gym, or media lounge, subject to applicable requirements. A rare opportunity to enjoy historic Brooklyn charm, sophisticated modern finishes, and versatile living arrangements in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant. Walking distance to J,M,Z,A,C train, B15 and B52 bus are down the block Historic character. Modern luxury. Income potential. A true Brooklyn original.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 77/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 39 photos15/15
    • 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
    • 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
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 233 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • 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.

Compared with the area

Asks $2,495,000, 14% 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

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 StJ9 min walk
  • Gates AvJ Z14 min walk
  • Myrtle AvM J Z14 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)

169a Stuyvesant Avenue · BBL 3-01626-0003 · built 1899 · 2 units

Roofy building score 73/100 · Mostly fineAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Two-family home
Open HPD violations
2 (A 2 · B 0 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
$1,400,000 on Mar 31, 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.