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7-bedroom house for sale in Bushwick

198 Cornelia St, Bushwick (East), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11221

$1,975,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
3,240 ft² (301 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

House for sale in Bushwick, Brooklyn: 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,240 ft². Asking price $1,975,000. Built in 1905.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to 198 Cornelia Street fresh off a complete top-to-bottom renovation and ready for its very first occupants. This fully renovated three-family home in the heart of Bushwick delivers a truly turnkey opportunity where everything feels fresh, brand-new, and move-in ready. Spanning three full stories plus a finished cellar, the property features seven bedrooms and three bathrooms, combining modern finishes with the space and character of a classic Brooklyn residence. And heres where this property really shines: its a home that can help pay for itself. Live in one residence while collecting income from the other two, creating two additional income streams from the same property. In todays interest-rate environment, that built-in rental potential can make ownership particularly attractive giving you the benefits of a home while putting the other two units to work. For investors, the three-family configuration also presents a compelling turnkey income-producing opportunity, with three renovated residences ready for their next occupants. Each residence has its own private laundry, giving every unit the convenience of an in-home washer and dryer. The finished cellar adds even more functionality with three dedicated private storage units one for each residence. The location puts you in the middle of Bushwicks vibrant food and caf scene, surrounded by an eclectic mix of neighborhood favorites, destination restaurants, specialty coffee shops, nightlife, and everyday conveniences. Whether youre looking for a home with built-in income potential or a fully renovated three-family investment, 198 Cornelia Street offers the kind of flexibility thats increasingly hard to find in Brooklyn. Virtually staged. Reach out today for additional details or to schedule a private showing.

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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: 12 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 278 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 1905, 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 $1,975,000, 12% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Bushwick (East).

Median here
$1,762,500
30 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$1,524,250–$2,073,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$609.57 vs $604.35
This home vs the median, 1% 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 Bushwick (East)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Halsey StJ11 min walk
  • Gates AvJ Z13 min walk
  • Myrtle-Wyckoff AvsM L13 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 32

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

2 units · 3 floors · built 1905

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

198 Cornelia Street · BBL 3-03383-0017 · built 1905 · 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
10 (A 0 · B 4 · C 6)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
1
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
$1,085,000 on Feb 4, 2026

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

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.