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Studio apartment for sale in Kensington

495 E 7th St Apt 1J, Kensington, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11218

$270,000
Asking price · in USD · Price history
Bedrooms
Studio
Size
600 ft² (55.7 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for sale in Kensington, Brooklyn: studio, 1 bathroom, 600 ft². Asking price $270,000. Built in 1962.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Comfort in Kensington! Unit 1J is a spacious alcove studio with tall ceilings. The thoughtful layout allows for comfortably fitting a separate living, dining, and bedroom spaces. Hardwood floors throughout. Through-window AC. The kitchen is separated from the living space, with stainless-steel gas range and refrigerator, and plenty of cabinetry. The apartment has ample storage space, with three large floor-to-ceiling-closets. Charming bathroom, with mirrored medicine cabinet and intricately patterned tiles. Crisp and clean! The bathroom is separated from the living space with a hallway, making this an ideal studio set up! 495 East 7th is a well-maintained coop located on a gorgeous, tree-lined street just South of Prospect Park! While entering the building, you are greeted with a beautifully renovated lobby! The building has a full-time live-in super, laundry room, bike storage, and package room! Pets are allowed with board approval. Parking and storage available, subject to a waitlist. A plethora of incredible independent restaurants, cafes and bars, the Farmer's Market, Flatbush Food Co-op and other conveniences nearby. Blocks to the Q, F, and G trains. Prospect Park, Downtown Brooklyn, Manhattan and Coney Island are all easily accessible!

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 62/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos23/25
    • Some points: Only 7 photos (8 or more for full points)13/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details18/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 199 words3/3
  • True cost3/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 46% below similar homes in the borough3/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1962, 85 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

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

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Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Price history

High $270,000Asking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$270,000
Oct 7, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$270,000

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Location

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Nearby transit

  • Cortelyou RdQ10 min walk
  • Ditmas AvF11 min walk
  • Beverley RdQ12 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 20

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The building

85 units · 6 floors · built 1962 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

495 East 7 Street · BBL 3-05376-0068 · built 1962 · 85 units

Roofy building score 83/100 · Mostly fineAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
19 (A 1 · B 14 · C 4)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
10
Rent stabilization
Had 4 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$363,000 on Aug 24, 2026

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

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.