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$1,650,000

738 Lafayette Ave

Brooklyn, NY, 11221
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3Beds
2Baths
2,200Sqft
$750$/sqft

Market Insights

Below nearby median-11%

$750/sqft vs a nearby median of $838/sqft.

Nearby median$838/sqft
Nearby properties8
Property size2,200 sqft
  • -11% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • 2,200 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

Pricing Read

Yardstick fair value$1.71M$1.53M$1.89M · 33% confidence
vs ask $1.65M−$59k (−3.6%)

Asking price is well-anchored to the comp picture (-3.6%). Negotiate on terms, not headline price.

$785/sqft median across 4 tight comps × 2,200 sqft= $1.73M
  • Visible condition issues−$69k −4.0%
  • Pre-war character+$43k +2.5%
  • Transit access+$9k +0.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$17k−1.0%

Property Read

FreshnessVerification recommended

The page is useful for research, but the status and price should be verified before acting.

Market Position-11% 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

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

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Listing Details

Days on market
32 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
Apr 10, 2026
Photos
11 photos
Property type
multi family
Status
for sale

Photos

Building Facts

Year built
1899
Stories
2
Total units
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,139 sqft
Lot size
1,875 sqft
Land use
One and two family buildings
Building class
B3

From NYC public records where available.

Price History

May 4, 2026Initial record
$1,650,000for sale

Public Records

DOB violations0 open

0 total recorded against the building

HPD violations0 open

0 total recorded

ACRIS documents3

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

311 calls (12 mo)37,218

Top: noise - residential

Top complaint types in ZIP 11221

  • Noise - Residential4,573
  • HEAT/HOT WATER3,642
  • Illegal Parking3,289
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION1,850
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk1,741

Recent Transfers (ACRIS)

  • May 16, 2023DEED
  • Jul 4, 2004DEED

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

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