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6-bedroom house for sale in Bay Ridge

217 88th St, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11209

$1,750,000
Asking price · in USD
Bedrooms
6: 6+ bedroom homes for sale in ZIP 11209
Bathrooms
3.5: Homes with 3+ bathrooms for sale in ZIP 11209
Size
2,640 ft² (245 m²)
Type
House: Houses for sale in ZIP 11209
Available
Now
Year built
1925: Building details

About this home

House for sale in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn: 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,640 ft². Asking price $1,750,000. Built in 1925.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

WILL BE DELIVERED VACANT AT CLOSING. Welcome to this oversized two-family home on a quiet residential block in the heart of Bay Ridge. Situated on a 25 x 100 lot with a 20 x 66 building, the property offers approximately 2,640 sq. ft. across the two main levels. Excellent condition and move-in-ready. Each apartment features 3 bedrooms, spacious living and dining areas, an updated kitchen, ample closet space, and abundant natural light. The second floor has 1 full bath, while the first floor has 1.5 bath. Separate entrances and separate gas and electric meters add convenience. The finished basement offers additional flexible space with a bathroom and laundry area. A shared driveway leads to a large paved rear yard with parking for multiple vehicles. Updates completed approximately five years ago include windows, stucco, driveway, front yard, and rear yard. The first floor has newer flooring, while the second floor and basement were renovated. The water heater was replaced in 2026. Nearby 3rd, 4th, and 5th Avenues, the 86th Street shopping district, restaurants, shopping, the R train, B37, B16, and X27 bus service, the Belt Parkway, neighborhood parks, bike paths, and the Shore Road Promenade. Located in School District 20. Ideal for an owner-user, or investor.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 74/100 · 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: 40 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 211 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 1925, 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 $1,750,000, 6% 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
Per ft²
$662.88 vs $662.88
This home vs the median, 0% higher

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More about Bay Ridge

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 86 StR7 min walk
  • Bay Ridge-95 StR11 min walk
  • 77 StR16 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 1925

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

217 88 Street · BBL 3-06048-0058 · built 1925 · 2 units

Roofy building score 91/100 · 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
3
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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