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Back to the listing5-bedroom house for sale in Flatlands
1049 E 56th St, Flatlands, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11234
- Size
- 2,380 ft² (221 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1960: Building details
About this home
House for sale in Flatlands, Brooklyn: 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,380 ft². Asking price $990,000. Built in 1960.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
This beautiful two-family home in the East Flatbush neighborhood features a 20 * 37 building on a 20 * 100 lot, offering a well-designed layout that includes a first-floor two-bedroom unit and a spacious three-bedroom duplex on the second and third floors, complete with generous living areas and a walk-in closet for the primary bedroom. Ideally located near supermarkets, restaurants, and the B82 bus, the property also provides the convenience of being within a short distance to the waterfront, making it an appealing opportunity for both end-users and investors seeking comfort, accessibility, and neighborhood vibrancy. Delivery Vacant at closing!
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 69/100 · Fairly complete
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Photos25/25
- Full points: 34 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 cost11/15
- Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
- 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 1960, 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.
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com) | First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com) | $990,000 |
| Oct 13, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com | Price changed · Realtor.com | $990,000 |
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Compared with the area
Asks $990,000, 14% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Flatlands.
- Median here
- $872,500
- 18 listings, last 90 days
- Per ft²
- $415.97 vs $558.04
- This home vs the median, 26% lower
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 FlatlandsLocation
- NeighborhoodFlatlandsHousing records and complaints
- BoroughBrooklynHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 11234Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for sale in 11234128 homes for sale
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- CityNew YorkHomes for sale
Nearby transit
- Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College2 534 min walk
- Newkirk Av-Little Haiti2 52.5 km
- Canarsie-Rockaway PkwyL2.5 km
Nearby public schools · District 22
- P.S. 251 Paerdegatelementary, grades PK-5230 m
- Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equityhigh, grades 9-12540 m
- P.S. 109k-8, grades PK-81.2 km
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
2 units · 2 floors · built 1960
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)1049 East 56 Street · BBL 3-07782-0043 · built 1960 · 2 units
- 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.
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.























































