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$1,499,000

1581 Bergen St

Brooklyn, NY, 11213
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4Beds
3Baths
2,300Sqft
$652$/sqft

Market Insights

Above nearby median+18%

$652/sqft vs a nearby median of $554/sqft.

Nearby median$554/sqft
Nearby properties12
Property size2,300 sqft
  • +18% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • 2,300 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

Pricing Read

Yardstick fair value$1.24M$1.13M$1.35M · 50% confidence
vs ask $1.50M+$257k (+17.1%)

Asking price is about 17.1% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.

$554/sqft median across 9 tight comps × 2,300 sqft= $1.27M
  • Open Class C HPD violations−$57k −4.5%
  • Pre-war character+$32k +2.5%
  • Virtually staged−$13k −1.0%
  • Transit access+$6k +0.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$32k−2.5%

Property Read

FreshnessCurrent market data

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

Market Position+18% vs nearby

The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.

Price MovementInitial price point

Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.

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Listing Details

Days on market
34 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
Apr 8, 2026
Photos
28 photos
Property type
multi family
Status
for sale

Photos

Building Facts

Year built
1920
Stories
2
Total units
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,728 sqft
Lot size
1,715 sqft
Land use
One and two family buildings
Building class
B9

From NYC public records where available.

Price History

May 4, 2026Initial record
$1,499,000for sale

Public Records

DOB violations1 open

1 total recorded against the building

HPD violations18 open

3 class C (immediately hazardous)

ACRIS documents31

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

311 calls (12 mo)31,965

Top: heat/hot water

Top complaint types in ZIP 11213

  • HEAT/HOT WATER5,594
  • Noise - Residential3,718
  • Illegal Parking2,958
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION1,920
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk1,260

Recent DOB

  • May 6, 2026V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL

Recent HPD

  • Dec 23, 2024Class C · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCKSET AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
  • Dec 23, 2024Class C · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TEMPERATURE OF 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORY, 1st...
  • Dec 23, 2024Class C · § 27-2029 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
  • Dec 3, 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...

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

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