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$860,000

840 E 51st St

Brooklyn, NY, 11203
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5Beds
3Baths
2,076Sqft
$414$/sqft

Comps

Listing Notes

Completely Gut-Renovated. Everything New. Separate Apartment with Separate Gas & Electric Meters.

Market Insights

Below nearby median-37%

$414/sqft vs a nearby median of $660/sqft.

Nearby median$660/sqft
Nearby properties8
Property size2,076 sqft
  • -37% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • 2,076 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

Pricing Read

Yardstick fair value$1.24M$1.12M$1.36M · 42% confidence
vs ask $860k−$380k (−44.2%)

Asking price is about 44.2% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.

$660/sqft median across 5 tight comps × 2,076 sqft= $1.37M
  • Open Class C HPD violations−$82k −6.0%
  • Transit access−$41k −3.0%
  • Days-on-market gravity−$41k −3.0%
  • Pre-war character+$34k +2.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$130k−9.5%

Property Read

FreshnessVerification recommended

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Market Position-37% vs nearby

The asking price per square foot is below the nearby median, which can be worth a closer comp check.

Price MovementInitial price point

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Listing Details

Days on market
232 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
Sep 22, 2025
Photos
14 photos
Property type
single family
Status
for sale
Last sold
May 27, 2015 · $40,000
Garage
1 space

Features & Amenities

Garage 1 Or More

Photos

Building Facts

Year built
1940
Stories
1
Total units
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,076 sqft
Lot size
2,300 sqft
Land use
One and two family buildings
Building class
B1

From NYC public records where available.

Price History

May 4, 2026Initial record
$860,000for sale

Public Records

DOB violations0 open

5 total recorded against the building

HPD violations55 open

6 class C (immediately hazardous)

ACRIS documents49

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

311 calls (12 mo)29,111

Top: heat/hot water

Top complaint types in ZIP 11203

  • HEAT/HOT WATER3,474
  • Illegal Parking2,925
  • Noise - Residential2,634
  • Blocked Driveway2,568
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION1,374

Recent DOB

  • Nov 15, 2017V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
  • May 30, 2012V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
  • Jan 25, 2012V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
  • Jan 13, 2011V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE

Recent HPD

  • Nov 24, 2025Class 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...
  • Mar 5, 2015Class C · § 27-2029 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 1st STORY
  • Apr 21, 2014Class B · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY
  • Apr 21, 2014Class B · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY

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

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