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117 Remsen Ave
Listing Notes
Brownsville, East New York For the first time in 58 years, 117 Remsen Avenue offers a rare opportunity to own a classic pre-war townhouse with space, versatility, and untapped potential. Rich in original character and solid craftsmanship, this home presents a wonderful opportunity to move right in or elevate the space with your own modern updates. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home features a thoughtfully designed layout with generous proportions, high ceilings, and beautiful natural light throughout. The main level offers an open and inviting flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Architectural details like charming wall niches in the living room and at the top of the stairs add character and a subtle nod to the home's pre-war design. Just off the kitchen, a full-sized deck provides the perfect extension of your living space, complete with stairs leading down to the private rear yard. Upstairs, you'll find three well-sized bedrooms, including a spacious primary, all with ample closet space, along with a full bathroom featuring a tub with built-in shower. The fully finished basement adds exceptional flexibility, offering a guest suite with direct access to the backyard, perfect for visitors, extended living, or recreation. Step outside to your private backyard, a rare Brooklyn bonus, ideal for relaxing, gardening, or hosting gatherings. With its northeast rear exposure, the outdoor space enjoys pleasant natural light throughout the day. Completing the home is a private garage and driveway, providing the convenience of dedicated parking, an increasingly valuable feature in NYC. Perfectly positioned on the border of Brownsville and East Flatbush, the home offers access to a growing neighborhood with convenient transportation, shopping, and local amenities nearby. A home with this kind of history and potential doesn't come around often. Don't miss your chance to make it your own. Sold as-is.
Market Insights
$528/sqft vs a nearby median of $527/sqft.
- +0.2% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 1,800 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 4.7% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
- Open Class C HPD violations−$43k −4.5%
- Pre-war character+$24k +2.5%
- Sparse street life−$14k −1.5%
- Virtually staged−$9k −1.0%
- Transit access+$5k +0.5%
- Visible condition issues−$5k −0.5%
Property Read
The property is close to nearby price-per-square-foot levels, so the decision will likely come down to condition and layout.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 20 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 22, 2026
- Photos
- 12 photos
- Property type
- townhomes
- Status
- for sale
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1940
- Stories
- 2
- Total units
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,881 sqft
- Lot size
- 1,800 sqft
- Land use
- One and two family buildings
- Building class
- B1
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
0 total recorded against the building
3 class C (immediately hazardous)
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: noise - residential
Top complaint types in ZIP 11212
- Noise - Residential4,974
- HEAT/HOT WATER4,269
- UNSANITARY CONDITION2,178
- Noise - Street/Sidewalk2,010
- Illegal Parking2,007
Recent HPD
- Sep 21, 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...
- Sep 20, 2023Class B · § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY
- Sep 20, 2023Class C · § 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY
- Sep 20, 2023Class C · § 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES ALL COLD WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.