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for saleRealtyLens property overview
$1,899,999
1612 81st St
Brooklyn, NY, 11214
View more Brooklyn, NY property pages6Beds
3Baths
2,106Sqft
$902$/sqft
Listing Notes
Discover a rare opportunity to own an all-brick detached 2-family home, located in prime Bensonhurst, right on the edge of Dyker Heights. From the moment you arrive, the standout feature is undeniable TWO private driveways and a two-car garage with space for 8+ vehicles, a true luxury in Brooklyn. A home that offers space, flexibility, and unmatched convenience, opportunities like this don't come often. Step inside and you're welcomed by a spacious entry, leading into a thoughtfully laid-out main level with three bedrooms, a full bath, and a comfortable living space. Downstairs, a fully finished lower level expands your options with a family room, additional bedroom, full bath, kitchen, and direct access to a private backyard retreat complete with a garden and outdoor kitchen, perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, the second unit offers a bright eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bath ideal for rental income or multi-generational living. Located just minutes from 13th Ave, 18th Ave, and 86th Street, you're surrounded by shopping, dining, everyday essentials and local parks. Commuting is seamless with access to the D train, local and express buses, and major highways just minutes away.
Market Insights
Above nearby median+38%
$902/sqft vs a nearby median of $656/sqft.
Nearby median$656/sqft
Nearby properties8
Property size2,106 sqft
- +38% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 2,106 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Yardstick fair value$1.44M$1.33M – $1.55M · 63% confidence
vs ask $1.90M+$461k (+24.3%)
Asking price is about 24.3% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
$667/sqft median across 6 tight comps × 2,106 sqft= $1.40M
- Transit access+$35k +2.5%
- Pre-war character+$35k +2.5%
- Visible condition issues−$35k −2.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments+$35k+2.5%
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The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 14 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 29, 2026
- Photos
- 35 photos
- Property type
- multi family
- Status
- for sale
- Garage
- 1 space
Features & Amenities
Central AirTwo Or More StoriesGarage 1 Or MoreModern KitchenOutdoor KitchenPrivate BackyardRental PropertyDenFamily RoomParkShopping
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1930
- Stories
- 2
- Total units
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,106 sqft
- Lot size
- 4,000 sqft
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildings
- Building class
- C0
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
May 4, 2026Initial record
$1,899,999for sale
Public Records
DOB violations0 open
0 total recorded against the building
HPD violations0 open
0 total recorded
ACRIS documents5
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 Transfers (ACRIS)
- Jan 27, 1970DEED
- Feb 19, 2004DEED
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.