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$1,198,000

1717 79th St

Brooklyn, NY, 11214
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9Beds
3Baths
3,372Sqft
$355$/sqft

Listing Notes

Ho Ho Ho, Your Christmas present is here and you don't have to go under the tree. All you need to do is to come and pick it up. A one of a kind investment in the heart of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A large 20x59 building size, 3 family brick, 61/2 /61/2 /61/2 plus full size basement, each apartment is 3 bedrooms, LR / DR and EIK. Near D train and buses, and everything else you possibly can think of. Large and private back yard plus a front yard too. Great income property with high potential. Owner is anxious to hear numbers and ready to give you a very nice Christmas present a little early, so hurry and make your move to grap this very rare opportunity in today's market. This 3 family investment won't last long time and you know I mean that. Good Luck to you all. And here's your Christmas Bonus: " FULL POSSESSION AT CLOSING"!

Market Insights

Below nearby median-48%

$355/sqft vs a nearby median of $681/sqft.

Nearby median$681/sqft
Nearby properties12
Property size3,372 sqft
  • -48% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • 3,372 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

Pricing Read

Yardstick fair value$2.33M$2.12M$2.54M · 50% confidence
vs ask $1.20M−$1.13M (−94.5%)

Asking price is about 94.5% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.

$681/sqft median across 11 tight comps × 3,372 sqft= $2.30M
  • Transit access+$92k +4.0%
  • Days-on-market gravity−$69k −3.0%
  • Pre-war character+$57k +2.5%
  • Visible condition issues−$46k −2.0%
Cumulative NYC adjustments+$34k+1.5%

Property Read

FreshnessVerification recommended

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Market Position-48% 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
517 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
Dec 12, 2024
Photos
44 photos
Property type
multi family
Status
for sale
Last sold
Aug 5, 2025 · $1,750,000

Features & Amenities

Hardwood FloorsTwo Or More StoriesBasementPrivate Backyard

Photos

Building Facts

Year built
1915
Stories
3
Total units
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,372 sqft
Lot size
2,178 sqft
Land use
Multi-family walk-up buildings
Building class
C0

From NYC public records where available.

Price History

May 4, 2026Initial record
$1,198,000for sale

Public Records

DOB violations0 open

0 total recorded against the building

HPD violations0 open

13 total recorded

ACRIS documents10

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 HPD

  • 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...
  • Apr 8, 2024Class 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 20, 2023Class 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)

  • Aug 5, 2025DEED$1,750,000
  • Apr 11, 1991DEED

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

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