The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
8884 17th Ave
Listing Notes
Experience elevated living in this rare semi-detached brick 2-family home with breathtaking ocean views, situated in a very desirable neighborhood, Bensonhurst. Sitting on an expansive 23.17 ft x 122.83 ft lot, this 20 ft x 35 ft residence is move-in ready and thoughtfully designed. The first floor features a spacious one-bedroom apartment, perfect for an extended family or rental income. The main duplex features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a sun-filled 11 ft x 13 ft solarium with direct access to the backyard-ideal for entertaining or enjoying serene mornings. Other features include a recently installed roof, a private driveway with a garage that could park at least two cars, and the potential to create a third parking spot. This property also has an R5 zoning that allows the end user or investor to expand the building's living square footage to its maximum potential. This is a unique blend of elegance, space, and location, especially a short distance to supermarkets, convenience stores on 86th st and Bath Ave, Express buses, and the B8, B64 bus stops-this is a must-see! Won't last!
Market Insights
$694/sqft vs a nearby median of $677/sqft.
- +2.5% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 2,015 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 8.1% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
- Days-on-market gravity−$41k −3.0%
- Transit access−$21k −1.5%
- Sparse street life−$21k −1.5%
Property Read
The property is close to nearby price-per-square-foot levels, so the decision will likely come down to condition and layout.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 238 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Sep 16, 2025
- Photos
- 33 photos
- Property type
- multi family
- Status
- for sale
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1955
- Stories
- 2
- Total units
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,015 sqft
- Lot size
- 2,846 sqft
- Land use
- One and two family buildings
- Building class
- B9
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
0 total recorded against the building
0 total recorded
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
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 Transfers (ACRIS)
- Feb 16, 1982DEED
- Jul 21, 1980DEED
- Jul 12, 1977DEED
- Nov 28, 2007DEED
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.