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8-bedroom house for sale in East Flatbush-Farragut

635 E 38th St, East Flatbush-Farragut, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11203

$1,550,000
Asking price · in USD
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About this home

House for sale in East Flatbush-Farragut, Brooklyn: 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Asking price $1,550,000. Built in 1920.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Investment Opportunity - Vacant R4 Three-Family on Oversized Lot Excellent opportunity to own a vacant three-family property situated on an oversized R4 lot with a two-car garage, large driveway, and ample off-street parking. This property offers tremendous income potential, whether used strictly as an investment or as an owner-occupied home with rental income from the additional units. The first-floor unit features 3 bedrooms, a living room, dining room, and kitchen. The second unit is an oversized duplex offering 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The lower-level unit includes 1 bedroom. The home needs updating, but offers strong upside for investors, developers, or buyers looking to customize and add value. Additional income potential may be available through the two-car garage and spacious driveway, which can be rented separately. Architect comments are available upon request regarding potential development opportunities due to the property's lot size. Buyer to perform due diligence regarding development possibilities, zoning, and permitted use.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 71/100 · 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: 11 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details13/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • 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
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 162 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 1920, 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
  • 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 $1,550,000, 87% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in East Flatbush-Farragut.

Median here
$830,000
11 listings, last 90 days

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More about East Flatbush-Farragut

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Newkirk Av-Little Haiti2 511 min walk
  • Beverly Rd2 514 min walk
  • Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College2 516 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 22

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

The building

3 units · 3 floors · built 1920

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

635 East 38 Street · BBL 3-04972-0059 · built 1920 · 3 units

Roofy building score 3/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
15 (A 6 · 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)
$980,000 on Jul 28, 2026

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.