The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
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$709,999
712 E 40th St
Brooklyn, NY, 11210
View more Brooklyn, NY property pages3Beds
2Baths
1,710Sqft
$415$/sqft
Listing Notes
Charming Brick Single-Family with Garage & Driveway - Incredible Potential in a Growing Neighborhood! Welcome to this solid brick single-family home offering generous space, classic charm, and tons of upside in one of the area's most promising neighborhoods. Inside, you'll find a spacious layout featuring three bedrooms, a comfortable living room, formal dining room, and a well-appointed kitchen-ready for your personal touch and updates. A separate guest suite with its own bedroom, full kitchen, and bathroom provides fantastic flexibility-perfect for extended family, a home office, or future rental potential (where permitted). Enjoy the convenience of garage parking and a private driveway, a rare find that adds to the home's overall value and ease of living. While this home does need some cosmetic work, it's full of character and offers tremendous potential for buyers looking to create their dream space or make a smart investment in an up-and-coming community with shifting demographics and strong growth. Don't miss out-opportunities like this don't last long! Schedule your private tour today.
Market Insights
Below nearby median-23%
$415/sqft vs a nearby median of $542/sqft.
Nearby median$542/sqft
Nearby properties8
Property size1,710 sqft
- -23% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 1,710 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Yardstick fair value$890k$810k – $970k · 50% confidence
vs ask $710k−$180k (−25.4%)
Asking price is about 25.4% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.
$542/sqft median across 6 tight comps × 1,710 sqft= $927k
- Days-on-market gravity−$28k −3.0%
- Pre-war character+$23k +2.5%
- Visible condition issues−$23k −2.5%
- Sparse street life−$14k −1.5%
- Transit access+$5k +0.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$37k−4.0%
Property Read
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
- 358 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- May 19, 2025
- Photos
- 24 photos
- Property type
- single family
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Mar 9, 2004 · $319,300
- Garage
- 1 space
Features & Amenities
BasementTwo Or More StoriesGarage 1 Or MoreRental PropertyHome OfficeOfficeFixer Upper
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1940
- Stories
- 2
- Total units
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,710 sqft
- Lot size
- 1,799 sqft
- Land use
- One and two family buildings
- Building class
- B1
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
May 4, 2026Initial record
$709,999for sale
Public Records
DOB violations0 open
0 total recorded against the building
HPD violations0 open
0 total recorded
ACRIS documents13
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
311 calls (12 mo)24,682
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 11210
- Illegal Parking3,514
- HEAT/HOT WATER2,950
- Noise - Residential2,608
- Blocked Driveway2,013
- UNSANITARY CONDITION1,081
Recent Transfers (ACRIS)
- Dec 13, 1978DEED
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.