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Studio house for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant

156 Monroe St, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11216

$2,000,000
Asking price · in USD
Bedrooms
Studio
Bathrooms
—
Size
—
Type
House: Houses for sale in ZIP 11216
Available
Now
Year built
1899: Building details

About this home

House for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Asking price $2,000,000. Built in 1899.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Classic Brooklyn brownstone full of character and potential! This spacious property features 4 levels of living space, with a bathroom on each level, offering endless possibilities for extended living, investment, or customization. Original brownstone charm throughout with generous room sizes and a versatile layout. Property needs TLC and is being sold as is, making it a great opportunity to renovate and create your dream home or investment property in the heart of Brooklyn. Conveniently located near transportation, shopping, restaurants, and local amenities.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 61/100 · 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: 32 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details11/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • No points: Bathrooms not stated0/2
    • 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 82 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
    • Some points: Priced 302% above similar homes in the borough, which take longer to sell3/7
  • 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
  • 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.

Buying costs

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Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Bedford-Nostrand AvsG8 min walk
  • Franklin AvC S8 min walk
  • Nostrand AvA C9 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 13

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The building

2 units · 3 floors · built 1899

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

156 Monroe Street · BBL 3-01817-0022 · built 1899 · 2 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
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 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.

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