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6-bedroom house for sale in Bensonhurst

1734 Bay Ridge Ave, Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11204

$1,850,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
2,250 ft² (209 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

House for sale in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn: 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,250 ft². Asking price $1,850,000. Built in 1930.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to this exceptional fully detached Two-family home in the highly sought-after Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn! Situated on an impressive 36.17 x 100 lot, this spacious 2 1/2-story residence offers approximately 2,640 square feet of living space, along with a wide driveway, detached 3-car garage, and a beautifully enclosed private backyard-a rare combination of space, parking, and outdoor living in this desirable neighborhood. The first floor features approximately 1,250 square feet of living space, including a comfortable living room, kitchen, three bedrooms, and a full bathroom, with direct access to the private backyard. The second floor offers three additional bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and full bathroom, providing a flexible layout with excellent potential for extended-family living or investment use. The property also includes a full basement with a separate side entrance, laundry area, and additional storage and utility space. Located in the heart of Bensonhurst, the property is conveniently situated near 18th Avenue's shopping, restaurants, cafes, and neighborhood amenities, with easy access to public transportation, including the D train at 71st Street and the N train at 18th Avenue. Whether you're looking for a spacious home for your family, an opportunity for extended-family living, or a property with strong investment potential, this detached residence offers tremendous possibilities. The wide driveway and detached 3-car garage provide exceptional parking convenience, while the generous lot size and flexible interior layout add to the property's overall appeal. The property will be delivered vacant at closing, providing the buyer with immediate possession and the flexibility to occupy, renovate, or reposition the property according to their needs.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 71/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 34 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 277 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 1930, 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

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, 1% above 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
$822.22 vs $704.17
This home vs the median, 17% higher

Priced in line with 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

  • 71 StD7 min walk
  • 18 AvN7 min walk
  • 79 StD11 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 1930

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1734 Bay Ridge Avenue · BBL 3-06160-0020 · built 1930 · 2 units

Roofy building score 3/100 · Serious issuesAbout 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.

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.