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6-bedroom apartment for sale in Bay Ridge

235 79th St, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11209

$1,850,000
Asking price · in USD
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Asking price $1,850,000. Built in 1920.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to 235 79th Street, this big beautiful classic barrel front townhouse features THREE stories, THREE units, THREE kitchens, THREE bathrooms, six+ bedrooms plus a huge expansive finished basement with a laundry area and an abundance of space for storage. Currently it is being used as an owner's upper duplex with a separate two bedroom garden apartment that can be used for guests, a nanny or rented for additional income. However, this home can easily be used as an investment property or converted into a stunning one family home. The kitchens and bathrooms have been RENOVATED and there is CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING throughout with individual Mitsubishi split systems in practically every room. Exquisite original details are everywhere; stain glass windows, pocket doors, 10' tin ceilings, coffered beam ceiling, an amazing oak lattice archway, pier mirror coat tree, parquet floors, and so much more! There is plenty of outdoor space with a private courtyard in the front of the house surrounded by high hedges for the utmost privacy, a terrace off the second floor kitchen and a deep lush backyard with a paved patio and barbecuing area. This exceptional property is available to see by appointment- contact the listing agent- or come by the open house Thursday October 29 from 4:00 - 6:00pm, and Saturday October 30th, from 12:00 - 1:30pm.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 68/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 11 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details14/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • 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 223 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • 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 1920, 3 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 $1,850,000, 12% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Bay Ridge.

Median here
$1,650,000
20 listings, last 90 days

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More about Bay Ridge

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 77 StR7 min walk
  • 86 StR12 min walk
  • Bay Ridge AvR14 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 20

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The building

3 units · 2 floors · built 1920

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

235 79 Street · BBL 3-05968-0070 · built 1920 · 3 units

Roofy building score 84/100 · Mostly fineAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
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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