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5-bedroom house for sale in Flatbush

738 E 23rd St, Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11210

$1,995,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
2,640 ft² (245 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

House for sale in Flatbush, Brooklyn: 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 2,640 ft². Asking price $1,995,000. Built in 1920.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Your Brooklyn wish list, all at one address. Welcome to 738 East 23rd Street, a beautifully renovated two-family home offering the rare combination of five bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, which includes a separate one-bedroom apartment with its own private entrance, front and rear gardens, a private driveway, and garage. The four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath main residence is designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. At its heart is a spectacular open living and dining space where soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, oversized windows, and a striking brick fireplace create an impressive sense of scale while maintaining the warmth and character of a true home. The open kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area and features abundant cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, generous prep space, and a large center island with seating. Hardwood floors and natural light carry throughout, creating an airy, inviting feel from room to room. The oversized primary suite is a true retreat, complete with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, a walk-in closet, and a beautifully appointed en-suite bath with a freestanding soaking tub. Three additional bedrooms offer plenty of flexibility for family, guests, or dedicated work-from-home space. The expansive finished lower level provides even more room to spread out, with space for a den, home office, playroom, gym, media room, or a combination of uses, plus a dedicated laundry area. Adding exceptional versatility is a separate one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with its own private entrance, kitchen, living area, and walk-in closet. Whether used for extended family, guests, or potential rental income, this additional residence offers privacy and flexibility while remaining part of the property. Outside, enjoy some of Brooklyn's most coveted luxuries. A charming private front garden creates a welcoming arrival, while the backyard offers space for dining, entertaining, gardening, and play. A private driveway and garage make coming home-and parking-refreshingly easy. With five bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, two distinct living spaces, generous indoor and outdoor space, a driveway, and garage, 738 East 23rd Street is a home that can evolve along with you. More space to live. More room to grow. More possibilities-all under one Brooklyn roof.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 74/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 14 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
    • 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
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 370 words3/3
  • True cost11/15
    • Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its ZIP code7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1920, 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 $1,995,000, 45% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in 11210.

Median here
$1,375,000
20 listings, last 90 days
Per ft²
$755.68 vs $653.85
This home vs the median, 16% higher

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 11210

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College2 510 min walk
  • Avenue HQ10 min walk
  • Newkirk PlazaB Q11 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 22

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

The building

2 units · 2 floors · built 1920

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

738 East 23 Street · BBL 3-07550-0060 · built 1920 · 2 units

Roofy building score 52/100 · Some issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Two-family home
Open HPD violations
4 (A 0 · B 4 · 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.

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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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