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Back to the listing6-bedroom house for sale in Gravesend
225 Highlawn Ave, Gravesend (West), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11223
- Size
- 2,940 ft² (273 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1930: Building details
About this home
House for sale in Gravesend, Brooklyn: 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,940 ft². Asking price $1,674,999. Built in 1930.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Prime Gravesend 3-Family Brick Home | Renovated Owner's Duplex | Parking | Separate Utilities Welcome to this well-maintained, all-brick 3-family home ideally located on desirable Highlawn Avenue between West 4th and West 5th Streets in the heart of Gravesend, Brooklyn. This versatile property offers an exceptional opportunity for an owner-occupant, multi-generational household, or investor looking for a solid income-producing property in a convenient Southern Brooklyn location. The main owner's residence has been completely renovated and offers 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, with an impressive full finished basement providing substantial additional living and recreational space. The finished basement also features another full bathroom and the convenience of two separate entrances-one from the front and one from the rear-providing excellent flexibility for a home office, recreation room, guest space, or additional storage. The second-floor front apartment features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, while the second-floor rear apartment offers 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. With three distinct apartments, the property provides multiple possibilities for rental income while allowing the owner to occupy the spacious renovated main unit. A major advantage is that all three apartments have their own individual gas and electric meters, providing straightforward utility separation between the units. The property has been lovingly maintained, including a Weil-McLain heating system replaced approximately five years ago, adding peace of mind for the next owner. Out back, you'll find a covered parking pad, a valuable amenity in Brooklyn and an added convenience for homeowners and tenants alike. Situated in Gravesend, this home is surrounded by the everyday conveniences that make Southern Brooklyn such a desirable place to live. Highlawn Avenue is a residential neighborhood with local shops, restaurants, groceries, services, schools and public transportation nearby. Th area also provides convenient access to major Brooklyn thoroughfares and subway service. Whether you're looking to live comfortably while generating rental income, accommodate extended family, or add a well-maintained multi-family property to your portfolio, this Gravesend home offers the space, flexibility and location to make it a compelling opportunity. Don't miss the chance to own a versatile three-family brick home in one of Brooklyn's established residential communities.
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Roofy listing score
Grade B, 74/100 · Complete
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Details16/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
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- 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 370 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, 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
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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 $1,674,999, 6% 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
- $569.73 vs $643.86
- This home vs the median, 12% lower
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
- NeighborhoodGravesend (West)Housing records and complaints
- BoroughBrooklynHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 11223Buildings and sales
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- CityNew YorkHomes for sale
Nearby transit
- Kings HwyN4 min walk
- Kings HwyF7 min walk
- Avenue PF11 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 21
- I.S. 228 David A. Boodymiddle, grades 6-8290 m
- P.S. 177 The Marlboroelementary, grades PK-5540 m
- International High School at Lafayettehigh, grades 9-121.3 km
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
3 units · 2 floors · built 1930
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)225 Highlawn Avenue · BBL 3-06652-0048 · built 1930 · 3 units
- 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.
See the full building recordPublic 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.
















































































