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Back to the listing5-bedroom house for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant
169A Stuyvesant Ave, Bedford-Stuyvesant (East), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11221
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- Year built
- 1899: Building details
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.comShowHide
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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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
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Buying costs
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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.
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More about Bedford-Stuyvesant (East)Location
- NeighborhoodBedford-Stuyvesant (East)Housing records and complaints
- BoroughBrooklynHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 11221Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for sale in 1122165 homes for sale
- ListingsBedford-Stuyvesant EastHomes for sale
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- CityNew YorkHomes for sale
Nearby transit
- Kosciuszko StJ9 min walk
- Gates AvJ Z14 min walk
- Myrtle AvM J Z14 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 16
- M.S. 267 Math, Science & Technologymiddle, grades 6-8120 m
- La Cima Charter Schoolelementary, grades K-5160 m
- EMBER Charter School for Mindful Education, Innovation and Transformationk-12230 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)169a Stuyvesant Avenue · BBL 3-01626-0003 · built 1899 · 2 units
- 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 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.






















































