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Back to the listing6-bedroom townhouse for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant
698 Lexington Ave, Bedford-Stuyvesant (East), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11221
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- Year built
- 1899: Building details
About this home
Townhouse for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn: 6 bedrooms. Asking price $2,499,000. Built in 1899.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Two Brownstones, one lot. An exceptional investment opportunity! 698 Lexington Avenue presents a rare opportunity to own two separate brownstone residences on one lot in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant. With three residential units across two buildings, this property offers excellent flexibility for owner-occupants and investors alike. The main brownstone features two spacious duplex residences. The upper three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath duplex offers generous living spaces, a chef's kitchen, abundant natural light, and a private outdoor deck. The lower one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath duplex features exposed brick, a versatile lower-level recreation space, and plenty of character. The separate rear house offers two large bedrooms, one-and-a-half bathrooms, a private terrace, and an additional 17' 32' basement, ideal for extra storage or flexible use. Located on a charming Bed-Stuy block, the property is conveniently positioned near the J, M, Z, and A trains, as well as beloved neighborhood restaurants, shops, and parks. Live in one residence and rent the others, or maximize rental income across all three units. With strong income potential and an attractive projected cap rate, 698 Lexington Avenue is a compelling opportunity in one of Brooklyn's most desirable neighborhoods.
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 69/100 · Fairly complete
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Details11/20
- 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
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- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 204 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 1899, 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
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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 $2,499,000, 14% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Bedford-Stuyvesant (East).
- Median here
- $2,199,000
- 39 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $1,722,500–$2,837,500
- The middle half of listings
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 Bedford-Stuyvesant (East)Location
- NeighborhoodBedford-Stuyvesant (East)Housing records and complaints
- BoroughBrooklynHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 11221Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for sale in 1122165 homes for sale
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- CityNew YorkHomes for sale
Nearby transit
- Kosciuszko StJ7 min walk
- Gates AvJ Z12 min walk
- Myrtle AvM J Z14 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 16
- M.S. 267 Math, Science & Technologymiddle, grades 6-8160 m
- La Cima Charter Schoolelementary, grades K-5190 m
- Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter Schoolhigh, grades 9-12210 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
2 units · 2 floors · built 1899
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)698 Lexington Avenue · BBL 3-01626-0030 · built 1899 · 2 units
- 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 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.




























