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$2,195,000

614 Saint Johns Pl

Brooklyn, NY, 11238
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6Beds
3Baths
2,295Sqft
$956$/sqft

Listing Notes

Introducing 614 Saint Johns Place, an early twentieth-century brick townhouse located in Crown Heights, nestled between Franklin and Classon Avenues. Currently utilized as a two-family home-Unit One comprising the parlor and garden levels, and Unit Two encompassing the entire top floor-and offering approximately 2, 295 sq. ft., the residence has been modestly updated yet would benefit from some TLC. The parlor level features two well-proportioned bedrooms, a third flexible room suitable as a home office or nursery, and a full bath. The garden level includes a full-length living and dining area, an eat-in kitchen, and a full bath; this level opens onto a deep private garden ideal for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining. The top level presents a bright living/dining room, a second kitchen, two additional bedrooms, a separate den/home office, and a full bath. Additional property highlights include original details such as the staircase banister, mouldings, woodwork, and tin ceilings, plus an unfinished basement and a front yard. There is no certificate of occupancy on file, affording flexibility for an end-user or developer to configure as desired (independent verification recommended). Building dimensions: 17.67 ft 45 ft; lot size: 17.67 ft 131 ft; with approximately 2, 337 sq. ft. of unused FAR. This property is just a short jaunt from the S/2/3/4/5 trains at Franklin Ave. Local favorites include Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket, Lowerline, Arden, Tom's, Banh Mi Place, Cafe Mado, Ogliastro, Chavela's, Franklin Park, and many other fine dining options and shopping districts nearby.

Market Insights

Below nearby median-23%

$956/sqft vs a nearby median of $1247/sqft.

Nearby median$1247/sqft
Nearby properties12
Property size2,295 sqft
  • -23% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • 2,295 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

Pricing Read

Yardstick fair value$2.90M$2.64M$3.17M · 50% confidence
vs ask $2.19M−$710k (−32.3%)

Asking price is about 32.3% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.

$1,247/sqft median across 9 tight comps × 2,295 sqft= $2.86M
  • Transit access+$114k +4.0%
  • Days-on-market gravity−$86k −3.0%
  • Pre-war character+$72k +2.5%
  • Visible condition issues−$57k −2.0%
Cumulative NYC adjustments+$43k+1.5%

Property Read

FreshnessVerification recommended

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Market Position-23% 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
256 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
Aug 29, 2025
Photos
34 photos
Property type
multi family
Status
for sale

Features & Amenities

Washer DryerTwo Or More StoriesBasementTwo KitchenModern KitchenShoppingFixer Upper

Photos

Building Facts

Year built
1901
Stories
2
Total units
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,295 sqft
Lot size
2,314 sqft
Land use
Multi-family walk-up buildings
Building class
C0

From NYC public records where available.

Price History

May 4, 2026Initial record
$2,195,000for sale

Public Records

DOB violations0 open

0 total recorded against the building

HPD violations1 open

1 total recorded

ACRIS documents14

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

311 calls (12 mo)34,249

Top: illegal parking

Top complaint types in ZIP 11238

  • Illegal Parking6,169
  • HEAT/HOT WATER3,070
  • Noise - Residential2,038
  • Noise - Helicopter1,915
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk1,385

Recent HPD

  • Nov 9, 2008Class B · SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE ...

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