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$549,900
161 E 29th St
Brooklyn, NY, 11226
View more Brooklyn, NY property pages3Beds
2Baths
1,380Sqft
$398$/sqft
Listing Notes
Charming single-family home nestled in the vibrant heart of Flatbush! This inviting residence boasts three spacious bedrooms, complemented by two full bathrooms, ideal for modern living. The finished basement offers additional space, perfect for entertaining or creating a cozy retreat. With the convenience of a single-car garage, you'll have extra room for storage or your vehicle. The possibilities for this home are truly limitless, allowing you to personalize it to fit your lifestyle.
Market Insights
Below nearby median-44%
$398/sqft vs a nearby median of $714/sqft.
Nearby median$714/sqft
Nearby properties8
Property size1,380 sqft
- -44% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 1,380 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Yardstick fair value$941k$856k – $1.03M · 50% confidence
vs ask $550k−$391k (−71.1%)
Asking price is about 71.1% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.
$714/sqft median across 6 tight comps × 1,380 sqft= $985k
- Visible condition issues−$49k −5.0%
- Transit access+$39k +4.0%
- Days-on-market gravity−$30k −3.0%
- Pre-war character+$25k +2.5%
- Open Class C HPD violations−$15k −1.5%
- Sparse street life−$15k −1.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$44k−4.5%
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The asking price per square foot is below the nearby median, which can be worth a closer comp check.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 270 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Aug 15, 2025
- Photos
- 13 photos
- Property type
- single family
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Mar 9, 2006 · $380,000
- Garage
- 1 space
Features & Amenities
BasementGarage 1 Or More
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1925
- Stories
- 2
- Total units
- 1
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 1,916 sqft
- Lot size
- 1,500 sqft
- Land use
- One and two family buildings
- Building class
- A5
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
May 4, 2026Initial record
$549,900for sale
Public Records
DOB violations0 open
0 total recorded against the building
HPD violations22 open
1 class C (immediately hazardous)
ACRIS documents29
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
311 calls (12 mo)59,932
Top: heat/hot water
Top complaint types in ZIP 11226
- HEAT/HOT WATER11,419
- Noise - Residential6,221
- Illegal Parking5,805
- UNSANITARY CONDITION4,038
- Noise - Street/Sidewalk3,173
Recent HPD
- Jul 19, 2021Class I · §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITE...
- Jul 15, 2021Class B · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BRICK TREAD 2ND UP FROM BOTTOM AT FRONT AREAWAY
- Jul 15, 2021Class B · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT PVH, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
- Jul 15, 2021Class B · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT PVH, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH...
Recent Transfers (ACRIS)
- Aug 26, 2024DEED$544,210.48
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.