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5-bedroom house for sale in Spring Creek-Starrett City

1122 Essex St, Spring Creek-Starrett City, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11239

$979,989
Asking price · in USD
Size
2,460 ft² (229 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

House for sale in Spring Creek-Starrett City, Brooklyn: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,460 ft². Asking price $979,989. Built in 2008.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Luxury Two-Family Residence | Spring Creek / East New York, Brooklyn Exceptional 5-bedroom, 3-bath two-family home offering approx. 2,284 sq. ft. of beautifully designed living space, private outdoor space, parking, and income potential. The impressive 3-bedroom, 2-bath owner's duplex features interior stairs and has been meticulously handcrafted with some of the finest materials. No expense was spared, with exceptional carpentry, crown molding, custom doors, architectural millwork and designer finishes throughout. At the heart of the home is a luxurious chef's kitchen with a waterfall-style stone island, white cabinetry, stone countertops, stainless-steel appliances, statement backsplash and designer lighting. Grey wood flooring, crystal fixtures, and sophisticated details continue throughout. Two luxurious stone bathrooms offer spa-inspired finishes, while the bedroom level includes convenient laundry. A separate full-floor 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment provides excellent income potential. Additional features include a full-length crawl space, large fenced paved yard and patio with raised planters, community-drive parking, gas heat, and wall A/C. A rare combination of craftsmanship, luxury, space, and income potential.

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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

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 39 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details17/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 180 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
    • Some points: Priced 41% below similar homes in the borough3/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 2008, 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

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Compared with the area

Asks $979,989, 41% below 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
$398.37 vs $675.21
This home vs the median, 41% lower

Priced far below similar homes here. Check the price before you trust it.

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

  • New Lots Av2 3 423 min walk
  • Van Siclen Av2 3 428 min walk
  • Shepherd AvC33 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 19

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

The building

2 units · 3 floors · built 2008

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1122 Essex Street · BBL 3-04452-0607 · built 2008 · 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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