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5-bedroom house for sale in Bensonhurst

1866 70th St, Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11204

$1,299,999
Asking price · in USD
Bedrooms
5: 5+ bedroom homes for sale in ZIP 11204
Bathrooms
2.5: Homes with 2+ bathrooms for sale in ZIP 11204
Size
2,424 ft² (225 m²)
Type
House: Houses for sale in ZIP 11204
Available
Now
Year built
1901: Building details

About this home

House for sale in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn: 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,424 ft². Asking price $1,299,999. Built in 1901.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to 1866 70th Street, a spacious two-family attached home located in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. This three-story property offers a versatile layout with ample living space and flexible options for end users, investors, or multigenerational living. The main residence features three bedrooms with generously sized rooms and opportunities for customization. The property also includes private off-street parking for two cars, a valuable feature in Brooklyn. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, schools, parks, and public transportation. Property is being sold AS IS. Seller requires additional time to locate and secure a new residence; closing and possession are subject to mutually agreed-upon terms.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 67/100 · Fairly 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: 18 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
    • 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 104 words3/3
  • True cost9/15
    • Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
    • Some points: Priced 29% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1901, 2 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • 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

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Compared with the area

Asks $1,299,999, 29% below the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Bensonhurst.

Median here
$1,829,000
37 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$1,496,500–$1,924,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$536.30 vs $704.17
This home vs the median, 24% lower

Priced below most similar homes here.

2.7% 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 Bensonhurst

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 20 AvN10 min walk
  • 18 AvN10 min walk
  • 79 StD12 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 20

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

The building

2 units · 2 floors · built 1901

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1866 70 Street · BBL 3-06172-0034 · built 1901 · 2 units

Roofy building score 76/100 · Mostly fineAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Two-family home
Open HPD violations
2 (A 0 · B 2 · 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)
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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