roofy
For saleHouseNewScore 69

8-bedroom house for sale in Midwood

1172 E 12th St, Midwood, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11230

$4,200,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
3,590 ft² (334 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

House for sale in Midwood, Brooklyn: 8 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 3,590 ft². Asking price $4,200,000. Built in 1920.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Exceptional Contemporary Residence in the Heart of Midwood 1172 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY A rare opportunity to own an extraordinary custom-built residence in the heart of Midwood, offering the perfect blend of luxury, sophistication, and exceptional craftsmanship. Situated on a 30 x 100 lot with a 20 x 56 building footprint, R5 zoning, and a private driveway accommodating 3 cars, this remarkable home offers generous space, comfort, and versatility. Featuring 8 spacious bedrooms, 6 beautifully appointed bathrooms, and impressive 9-foot ceilings, this residence showcases expansive, sun-filled interiors, exquisite wood and stone finishes, architectural lighting, and integrated smart-home technology. A private library adjoining the living room provides an elegant and inviting retreat. Designed with both luxury and functionality in mind, the home features radiant heated floors, insulated walls and ceilings, individually zoned HVAC, and concealed sound systems on the main floor and in the basement. Beautifully designed kitchens and bathrooms reflect meticulous attention to detail throughout. Additional highlights include a private porch off the primary bedroom, a secluded garden, an outdoor deck, and a snow-melt system beneath the sidewalk and driveway. The fully finished basement offers a private gym, a fully equipped kosher kitchen, and abundant custom built-in storage. The crowning jewel is a spectacular 1,268-square-foot rooftop deck with breathtaking, unobstructed panoramic views of Manhattan and Brooklyn, creating an extraordinary setting for entertaining or relaxing. A truly exceptional property offering grand proportions, refined finishes, modern conveniences, and outstanding versatility in one of Brooklyn's most sought-after neighborhoods. A rare opportunity not to be missed!

Description from Realtor.com, shown as published there. See the original listing

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 69/100 · Fairly 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: 33 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • 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
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 264 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, 2 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

Listed this home? Claim your agent page to add the trust points.

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 $4,200,000, 149% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Midwood.

Median here
$1,690,000
16 listings, last 90 days
Per ft²
$1,169.92 vs $795.45
This home vs the median, 47% higher

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 Midwood

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Avenue MQ8 min walk
  • Avenue JQ8 min walk
  • Avenue HQ15 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 21

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

The building

2 units · 3 floors · built 1920

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1172 East 12 Street · BBL 3-06722-0035 · built 1920 · 2 units

Roofy building score 40/100 · Many issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Two-family home
Open HPD violations
5 (A 0 · B 5 · 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)
No sales in our 12-month file

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.

From Chanie Samouha

Chanie Samouha’s page →