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6-bedroom house for sale in Gravesend-Homecrest

2229 W 8th St, Gravesend (East)-Homecrest, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11223

$1,049,000
Asking price · in USD
Bedrooms
6: 6+ bedroom homes for sale in ZIP 11223
Bathrooms
3: Homes with 3+ bathrooms for sale in ZIP 11223
Size
1,888 ft² (175 m²)
Type
House: Houses for sale in ZIP 11223
Available
Now
Year built
1925: Building details

About this home

House for sale in Gravesend-Homecrest, Brooklyn: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,888 ft². Asking price $1,049,000. Built in 1925.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to 2229 W 8th St! This spacious semi-detached two-family home is located in the desirable Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn. Each apartment offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom. 2 separate gas meters and 2 electric meters, 2 hot water heaters, and 2 heating systems. Recent updates in 2025 include new flooring and renovated bathrooms. The second-floor features 3 split A/C units for added comfort. The fully finished basement includes a full bathroom and both side and rear entrances, providing additional flexibility and convenience. Building Size: 16' * 59' Lot Size: 20' * 85' Just minutes from the 86th Street N train station, with easy access to additional subway lines, bus transportation, supermarkets, shopping, and restaurants along 86th Street. An excellent opportunity for homeowners and investors alike. Schedule your private showing today! This won't last!

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 70/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 24 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 137 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
    • Some points: Priced 43% below similar homes in its neighborhood3/7
  • 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 $1,049,000, 43% below the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Gravesend (East)-Homecrest.

Median here
$1,851,000
14 listings, last 90 days
Per ft²
$555.61 vs $741.73
This home vs the median, 25% lower

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More about Gravesend (East)-Homecrest

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 86 StN1 min walk
  • Avenue UN7 min walk
  • Avenue UF8 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 21

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The building

2 units · 2 floors · built 1925

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

2229 West 8 Street · BBL 3-07143-0056 · built 1925 · 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
3 (A 0 · B 0 · C 3)
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

3 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building.

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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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