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6-bedroom house for sale in Gravesend

1652 W 8th St, Gravesend (West), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11223

$1,699,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
2,480 ft² (230 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

House for sale in Gravesend, Brooklyn: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,480 ft². Asking price $1,699,000. Built in 1930.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! EXCEPTIONAL TWO-FAMILY BRICK HOME IN THE HEART OF BENSONHURST / GRAVESEND! Welcome to this beautiful home an impressive and fully brick two-family residence offering generous living space, private parking, and outstanding flexibility in one of Brooklyn's most convenient locations. Featuring an approximately 20' * 70' building footprint on a 20x 100' lot, this substantial property offers multiple levels of living space, a built-in garage with parking for two vehicles, additional front driveway parking, and a private backyard. The main residence features a duplex-style layout connecting the first floor with a lower level. It offers high ceilings, two bathrooms, three bedrooms, large living, dining room and family room, office room as well, utility area, and direct access to the backyard. The separate upper-level residence offers three bedrooms, a large living and dining area, an eat-in kitchen, and a full bathroom. Its practical layout provides comfortable living accommodations and excellent rental-income potential. PRIME LOCATION & EVERYDAY CONVENIENCE! Ideally situated near Kings Highway and within reach of the Q subway line, neighborhood shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacies, parks, schools, and other essential amenities. LIVE IN ONE, RENT THE OTHER! This property presents an attractive opportunity for owner-occupants seeking additional rental income to help offset housing expenses, as well as buyers looking for a substantial two-family property in an established Brooklyn location. With its solid brick construction, generous building footprint, versatile layout, private backyard, and valuable off-street parking, this home offers a compelling combination of space, convenience, and long-term potential. A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A SPACIOUS TWO-FAMILY BRICK HOME IN BENSONHURST / GRAVESEND.

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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: 34 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
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 271 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
  • 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 $1,699,000, 5% below the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Gravesend (West).

Median here
$1,790,000
28 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$1,300,000–$1,998,250
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$685.08 vs $643.86
This home vs the median, 6% higher

Priced in line with similar homes here.

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 Gravesend (West)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Kings HwyN5 min walk
  • Bay PkwyN9 min walk
  • Avenue PF12 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 21

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)

1652 West 8 Street · BBL 3-06623-0028 · built 1930 · 2 units

Roofy building score 88/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Two-family home
Open HPD violations
1 (A 1 · B 0 · 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 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.

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