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$2,299,000
944 56th St
Brooklyn, NY, 11219
View more Brooklyn, NY property pages6Beds
3.75Baths
2,344Sqft
$981$/sqft
Listing Notes
Welcome to 944 56th Street, a move-in ready two-family brick home ideally located in the heart of Borough Park! This well-maintained property sits on an R6-zoned lot, offering excellent potential for future expansion or development. Enter inside to discover bright, spacious interiors and a practical layout perfect for both end-users and investors. Enjoy a large private backyard, a double garage with private driveway, and a fully finished basement that provides additional space or storage flexibility. Two-family solid brick construction R6 zoning - great potential for future build-out or extension Move-in condition - ready for immediate occupancy Spacious backyard ideal for gatherings or gardening Private driveway and double garage for convenient parking Finished basement with separate entrance Located near schools, shopping, parks, and public transportation, this home offers both comfort and opportunity in one of Brooklyn's most desirable neighborhoods.
Market Insights
Above nearby median+52%
$981/sqft vs a nearby median of $647/sqft.
Nearby median$647/sqft
Nearby properties8
Property size2,344 sqft
- +52% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 2,344 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Yardstick fair value$1.51M$1.37M – $1.65M · 50% confidence
vs ask $2.30M+$790k (+34.4%)
Asking price is about 34.4% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
$647/sqft median across 8 tight comps × 2,344 sqft= $1.52M
- Days-on-market gravity−$46k −3.0%
- Pre-war character+$38k +2.5%
- Transit access+$8k +0.5%
- Visible condition issues−$8k −0.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$8k−0.5%
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The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 181 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Nov 12, 2025
- Photos
- 2 photos
- Property type
- multi family
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Mar 11, 2026 · $1,800,000
- Garage
- 1 space
Features & Amenities
Hardwood FloorsTwo Or More StoriesGarage 1 Or MoreBasementBig YardPrivate BackyardParkGroundscareShopping
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1925
- Stories
- 2
- Total units
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,344 sqft
- Lot size
- 2,178 sqft
- Land use
- One and two family buildings
- Building class
- B1
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
May 4, 2026Initial record
$2,299,000for sale
Public Records
DOB violations0 open
0 total recorded against the building
HPD violations0 open
0 total recorded
ACRIS documents26
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
311 calls (12 mo)20,669
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 11219
- Illegal Parking5,623
- Blocked Driveway1,786
- Noise - Residential1,114
- HEAT/HOT WATER956
- Street Condition640
Recent Transfers (ACRIS)
- Mar 11, 2026DEED$1,800,000
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.