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$1,398,000
1717 78th St
Brooklyn, NY, 11214
View more Brooklyn, NY property pages5Beds
5.25Baths
2,600Sqft
$538$/sqft
Listing Notes
Discover this Large Fabulous Impeccable, 3 Family Home. This home has wonderful income investment opportunities, possibly allowing you to live in your home mortgage FREE due to the other apartments that can be used to cover your expenses. Situated on a convenient block which offers access a couple steps away to local amenities,a 1/2 a block from trains and buses that can take you to New York city or anywhere else you desire, which makes it a commuters dream. You have at your fingertips, access to parks, shopping ,restaurants and schools. Allowing you to live in a community that is near it all and easily accessible to all your needs. The home features 2 apartments that were renovated 5 and 9 years ago, stainless steel appliance, while the 3rd has been well maintained and has a Retro look. All units offer a large open space w/sunlight and large closets. First floor has an entrance from the kitchen to your own beautiful large yard that offers a sanctuary space with a garden and patio, for those wonderful gatherings, you always desired allowing you to meet your entertainment needs! Along with another door to the basement offering washer/dryer hookups. The basement has a second entrance which leads to the front. This home is meticulously taken care of the electric and wiring in each apartment and electrical boxes, even windows were replaced 2 to 15 year ago. The roof is around 4 years old. Offers 4 gas and 3 electric meters, heat steam/gas.Hardwood floors, Whether you are looking for a home to live in almost bill free or if you're seeking an excellent investment property that can add income to your lifestyle.This home offers endless opportunities. Two apartments are vacant.
Market Insights
Below nearby median-21%
$538/sqft vs a nearby median of $677/sqft.
Nearby median$677/sqft
Nearby properties12
Property size2,600 sqft
- -21% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 2,600 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Yardstick fair value$1.79M$1.63M – $1.96M · 50% confidence
vs ask $1.40M−$397k (−28.4%)
Asking price is about 28.4% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.
$677/sqft median across 9 tight comps × 2,600 sqft= $1.76M
- Transit access+$70k +4.0%
- Days-on-market gravity−$53k −3.0%
- Pre-war character+$44k +2.5%
- Open Class C HPD violations−$26k −1.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments+$35k+2.0%
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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
- 396 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 11, 2025
- Photos
- 17 photos
- Property type
- multi family
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Apr 1, 1983 · $70,000
Features & Amenities
Two Or More StoriesBasementBig YardBeautiful BackyardInvestment OpportunityHardwood FloorsDenPatioParkShopping
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1915
- Stories
- 3
- Total units
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,472 sqft
- Lot size
- 2,178 sqft
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildings
- Building class
- C0
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
May 4, 2026Initial record
$1,398,000for sale
Public Records
DOB violations0 open
1 total recorded against the building
HPD violations2 open
1 class C (immediately hazardous)
ACRIS documents10
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
311 calls (12 mo)37,545
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 11214
- Illegal Parking11,374
- Noise - Residential6,822
- Blocked Driveway3,522
- HEAT/HOT WATER2,191
- UNSANITARY CONDITION715
Recent DOB
- Sep 1, 1994V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · UB-UNSAFE BUILDINGS NONE
Recent HPD
- Nov 26, 2024Class 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...
- Apr 8, 2024Class A · (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
- Mar 21, 2023Class A · (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
- Feb 22, 2022Class A · (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
Recent Transfers (ACRIS)
- Apr 28, 1983DEED
- Feb 13, 1973DEED
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.