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$1,495,000

8786 17th Ave

Brooklyn, NY, 11214
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5Beds
5Baths
2,543Sqft
$588$/sqft

Listing Notes

This charming detached three-family home at 8786 17th Avenue in the heart of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, is a classic early-20th-century residence built in 1920.This 3-story property (plus a finished basement with separate entrance) offers approximately 2,543 square feet of living space on a generous 33 x 108-foot lot (totaling 3,570 square feet), providing ample room for families, investors, or live-and-rent setups. The exterior features vinyl siding over a sturdy wood-frame construction with a poured concrete foundation and a shingle roof, typical of many Bensonhurst homes from that era. It includes a private driveway with parking for at least one vehicle, a front yard, and a fully fenced back yard ideal for outdoor enjoyment or gardening. A patio garden adds to the appeal, creating a welcoming urban-suburban feel on this tree-lined block near Bath Avenue and Cropsey Avenue. Inside, the home is configured as three separate units for maximum flexibility: Unit 1 (Ground/Level 1): A spacious 2-bedroom, 2 full bath apartments with 5 total rooms, currently owner-occupied but will be delivered vacant. It features tile flooring throughout, modern conveniences like a dishwasher, stove, and laundry area, plus access to the finished basement. Unit 2 (Level 2): A comfortable 2-bedroom, 1 full bath apartment with 4 total rooms. Unit 3 (Level 3/Top Floor): A cozy 1-bedroom, 1 full bath apartment with 3 total rooms.

Market Insights

Below nearby median-13%

$588/sqft vs a nearby median of $677/sqft.

Nearby median$677/sqft
Nearby properties12
Property size2,543 sqft
  • -13% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • 2,543 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

Pricing Read

Yardstick fair value$1.75M$1.59M$1.91M · 50% confidence
vs ask $1.50M−$253k (−16.9%)

Asking price is about 16.9% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.

$691/sqft median across 8 tight comps × 2,543 sqft= $1.76M
  • Pre-war character+$44k +2.5%
  • Days-on-market gravity−$35k −2.0%
  • Open Class C HPD violations−$26k −1.5%
  • Transit access+$9k +0.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$9k−0.5%

Property Read

FreshnessCurrent market data

The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.

Market Position-13% 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
125 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
Jan 7, 2026
Photos
51 photos
Property type
multi family
Status
for sale
Last sold
Nov 19, 2004 · $715,000

Features & Amenities

Central AirOutdoor SpaceTwo Or More StoriesBasementFenced YardRental PropertyGroundscare

Photos

Building Facts

Year built
1920
Stories
3
Total units
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,543 sqft
Lot size
3,570 sqft
Land use
Multi-family walk-up buildings
Building class
C0

From NYC public records where available.

Price History

May 4, 2026Initial record
$1,495,000for sale

Public Records

DOB violations0 open

0 total recorded against the building

HPD violations16 open

1 class C (immediately hazardous)

ACRIS documents16

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

311 calls (12 mo)37,588

Top: illegal parking

Top complaint types in ZIP 11214

  • Illegal Parking11,399
  • Noise - Residential6,831
  • Blocked Driveway3,523
  • HEAT/HOT WATER2,191
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION715

Recent HPD

  • May 1, 2026Class 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 19, 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...
  • Jun 6, 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 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...

Recent Transfers (ACRIS)

  • Apr 20, 2018DEED

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

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