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$325,000
1200 E 53rd St Apt 3U
Brooklyn, NY, 11234
View more Brooklyn, NY property pages2Beds
1Baths
900Sqft
$361$/sqft
Listing Notes
Experience a seamless transition into homeownership with this expansive 2-bedroom co-op at 1200 E 53rd St. Offered fully furnished for the buyer who appreciates a sophisticated, traditional aesthetic, this 3rd-floor gem radiates warmth and "home" from the moment you cross the threshold. The Residence The heart of the home is an oversized living and dining gallery, perfectly scaled for hosting formal holiday dinners or enjoying quiet, sun-drenched evenings. While currently plushly carpeted for comfort, original hardwood floors lie beneath, waiting to be unveiled. The windowed kitchen is equipped for the home chef, featuring stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, refrigerator, and gas stove. Both king-sized bedrooms boast gleaming hardwood floors and an abundance of floor-to-ceiling closet space-a rare luxury in Brooklyn. With the furniture already in place, you can truly just bring your toothbrush and move right into a life of comfort. The Building & Lifestyle Kings Village offers a pristine living environment with a suite of amenities designed for convenience. Inside you have access to elevator service, as well as a modern, high-capacity laundry facility. There is Outdoor Space with benches for a peaceful escape and Private parking is available for additional fee. Whether you are seeking a stately traditional retreat or a high-value canvas to customize over time, this inviting residence is a must-see.
Market Insights
Above nearby median+9.1%
$361/sqft vs a nearby median of $331/sqft.
Nearby median$331/sqft
Nearby properties12
Property size900 sqft
- +9.1% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 900 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Yardstick fair value$267k$243k – $291k · 50% confidence
vs ask $325k+$58k (+17.8%)
Asking price is about 17.8% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
$337/sqft median across 6 tight comps × 900 sqft= $303k
- Open Class C HPD violations−$18k −6.0%
- Transit access−$9k −3.0%
- Mid-century building era−$5k −1.5%
- Sparse street life−$5k −1.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$36k−12.0%
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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
- 17 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 24, 2026
- Photos
- 15 photos
- Property type
- coop
- Status
- for sale
Features & Amenities
DishwasherPets AllowedSingle StoryPrivate ParkingFurnitureElevatorHardwood FloorsDen
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1966
- Stories
- 6
- Total units
- 156
- Residential units
- 156
- Building area
- 3.43 ac
- Lot size
- 1.12 ac
- Land use
- Multi-family elevator buildings
- Building class
- D4
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
May 4, 2026Initial record
$325,000for sale
Public Records
DOB violations13 open
56 total recorded against the building
HPD violations223 open
35 class C (immediately hazardous)
ACRIS documents261
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
311 calls (12 mo)30,595
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 11234
- Illegal Parking6,515
- Blocked Driveway2,777
- Noise - Residential2,275
- Abandoned Vehicle2,045
- Water System1,098
Recent DOB
- Jun 20, 2023V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
- Apr 22, 2023V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · EARCX-FAILURE TO SUBMIT EER NONE
- Oct 24, 2022V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · COMPBLD-STRUCTURALLY COMPROMISED BUILDING NONE
- Jun 18, 2022V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
Recent HPD
- Jun 9, 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...
- Dec 28, 2024Class C · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3V, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
- Jun 13, 2024Class C · § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING TEMPORARILY INSTALLED WEDGE AT 1ST FIRE DOOR FROM WEST AT NORTH AT 1st PUBLIC HALL FROM NORTH
- Jun 13, 2024Class B · § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING BOLT AT 2ND TREAD UP FROM BALCONY AT EAST YARD AT 1st FIRE ESCAPE FROM NORTH, 1st...
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.