The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
490 16th St
Listing Notes
Welcome to Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn - Historic 2-Family Brownstone Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined block, this classic 2-family brownstone offers space, charm, and endless potential-perfect for end-users and investors alike. The garden apartment features 2 bedrooms, a spacious living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, and a full bathroom. The large backyard offers a rare opportunity to create your own private outdoor retreat. The upper duplex (2nd & 3rd floors) provides exceptional flexibility. The 2nd floor includes 2 bedrooms, a bright living room, a study/home office, and a full bathroom. The 3rd floor features 2 additional bedrooms, a living room, eat-in kitchen, study, and another full bathroom-ideal for extended living or strong rental income potential. There is also access from the garden apartment to the 2nd floor, offering the option to create a duplex while keeping the 3rd floor as a separate apartment, or convert the property into a full 3-story single-family home-giving you multiple layout possibilities. A full unfinished basement adds additional storage and future potential. Located just around the corner from Prospect Park, Windsor Terrace is known for its historic homes, tree-lined streets, and easy access to local shops, dining, and the F & G trains-just minutes to the city. A rare opportunity for both homeowners and investors to own a piece of Brooklyn history in a prime location.
Market Insights
$1021/sqft vs a nearby median of $1395/sqft.
- -27% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 2,400 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 39.4% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.
- Transit access+$134k +4.0%
- Visible condition issues−$117k −3.5%
- Pre-war character+$84k +2.5%
- Virtually staged−$33k −1.0%
Property Read
The asking price per square foot is below the nearby median, which can be worth a closer comp check.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 40 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 2, 2026
- Photos
- 21 photos
- Property type
- multi family
- Status
- for sale
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1901
- Stories
- 2
- Total units
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,000 sqft
- Lot size
- 1,600 sqft
- Land use
- One and two family buildings
- Building class
- B3
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
0 total recorded against the building
0 total recorded
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 11215
- Illegal Parking6,063
- HEAT/HOT WATER2,144
- Street Condition1,124
- Noise - Residential944
- Snow or Ice941
Recent Transfers (ACRIS)
- Jun 2, 1986DEED
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