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$949,000

689 Myrtle Ave Apt 1C

Brooklyn, NY, 11205
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StudioBeds
1Baths
1,222Sqft
$777$/sqft

Listing Notes

The beauty of these ground floor lofts at the Chocolate Factory is their 17' ceilings allowing for FULL HEIGHT rooms both above and below the loft space. With light streaming in through a breathtaking wall of windows, this classic New York loft is a must see! On ground level, there's a renovated bathroom, washer dryer, huge hallway closet, open office area, a kitchen with a granite peninsula and an expansive living/dining room. Ascend the spiral staircase to a large bedroom with a custom walk-in closet. With walls this huge, who wouldn't want a projection TV? This loft comes with custom 10% light diffusing as well as complete black out blinds, so movie night parties are a cinch. An assembly used for aerialist silks is now holding a fun egg chair. Privacy is guaranteed since the space cannot be viewed from the street. You can gaze at the heavens, but passers by cannot see in making it perfect for a rehearsal space, photo studio or any creative pursuit imaginable. The Chocolate Factory was built in 1947 and converted to condos in 2003 introducing Brooklyn's first green roof--a unique 5000 sq. ft. tranquil garden space with panoramic views of Manhattan and Brooklyn plus a rooftop atrium gym, giving you everything you need right at home. The building recently completed a facade renovation which will last for years to come. Right on the border of Bed Stuy and Clinton Hill, the bar and restaurant options abound. Pratt campus and the shops and cafes on Myrtle Avenue are a short distance away as is Herbert Von King Park and the Kosciuszko pool. Also conveniently located in the vicinity is Fort Greene Park, Wegmans and the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The G train is 2 blocks away. Bike lanes and CitiBike stations are also all at your door. You came to New York to live in a loft! Come and get it! (Please note, the photos show the owner's furnishings. The apartment is currently occupied by a tenant and will be delivered vacant)

Market Insights

Below nearby median-25%

$777/sqft vs a nearby median of $1038/sqft.

Nearby median$1038/sqft
Nearby properties12
Property size1,222 sqft
  • -25% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • 1,222 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

Pricing Read

Yardstick fair value$1.25M$1.14M$1.35M · 56% confidence
vs ask $949k−$299k (−31.5%)

Asking price is about 31.5% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.

$1,064/sqft median across 8 tight comps × 1,222 sqft= $1.30M
  • Open Class C HPD violations−$78k −6.0%
  • Pre-war character+$33k +2.5%
  • Visible condition issues−$13k −1.0%
  • Transit access+$7k +0.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$52k−4.0%

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FreshnessVerification recommended

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Market Position-25% vs nearby

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Listing Details

Days on market
3 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
May 9, 2026
Photos
15 photos
Property type
condos
Status
for sale
Last sold
Aug 12, 2011 · $450,000

Features & Amenities

ElevatorGymHardwood FloorsRecreation FacilitiesTwo Or More StoriesHigh CeilingRental PropertyViewsWalk In ClosetOfficeDenShopping

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Building Facts

Year built
1947
Total units
45
Residential units
45
Building area
1.11 ac
Lot size
10,700 sqft
Land use
Multi-family elevator buildings
Building class
R4

From NYC public records where available.

Price History

May 9, 2026Initial record
$949,000for sale

Public Records

DOB violations5 open

46 total recorded against the building

HPD violations12 open

7 class C (immediately hazardous)

ACRIS documents0

Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file

311 calls (12 mo)23,095

Top: illegal parking

Top complaint types in ZIP 11205

  • Illegal Parking10,546
  • Noise - Residential1,312
  • HEAT/HOT WATER651
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk646
  • Street Condition597

Recent DOB

  • Aug 3, 2023V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE
  • May 2, 2023V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE
  • Apr 29, 2022V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONAL
  • Apr 28, 2022V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL

Recent HPD

  • Jun 10, 2025Class 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...
  • Nov 17, 2023Class 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...
  • Nov 26, 2021Class C · § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
  • Nov 26, 2021Class C · § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR AT CELLAR

Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.

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