The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
for saleRealtyLens property overview
$650,000
838 Troy Ave
Brooklyn, NY, 11203
View more Brooklyn, NY property pages5Beds
2Baths
1,464Sqft
$444$/sqft
Comps
Listing Notes
Investor special with endless potential! This solid property offers strong bones and the perfect opportunity for a full custom renovation. Ideal for contractors, flippers, or buyers looking to design their dream space from the ground up. Features include beautiful original hardwood floors, a spacious layout, private driveway, garage, and generous outdoor space. With vision and updates, this home can truly shine. Bring your contractor and imagination - opportunities like this don't last!
Market Insights
Below nearby median-31%
$444/sqft vs a nearby median of $643/sqft.
Nearby median$643/sqft
Nearby properties8
Property size1,464 sqft
- -31% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 1,464 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Yardstick fair value$950k$848k – $1.05M · 33% confidence
vs ask $650k−$300k (−46.2%)
Asking price is about 46.2% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.
$643/sqft median across 4 tight comps × 1,464 sqft= $941k
- Pre-war character+$24k +2.5%
- Transit access−$14k −1.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments+$9k+1.0%
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The asking price per square foot is below the nearby median, which can be worth a closer comp check.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 0 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- May 13, 2026
- Photos
- 4 photos
- Property type
- single family
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Jul 8, 1999 · $160,000
Features & Amenities
Hardwood FloorsBasementTwo Or More StoriesGarage 1 Or More
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1915
- Stories
- 2
- Total units
- 1
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 1,464 sqft
- Lot size
- 2,500 sqft
- Land use
- One and two family buildings
- Building class
- A9
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
May 13, 2026Initial record
$650,000for sale
Public Records
DOB violations0 open
0 total recorded against the building
HPD violations0 open
0 total recorded
ACRIS documents13
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
311 calls (12 mo)29,111
Top: heat/hot water
Top complaint types in ZIP 11203
- HEAT/HOT WATER3,474
- Illegal Parking2,925
- Noise - Residential2,634
- Blocked Driveway2,568
- UNSANITARY CONDITION1,374
Recent Transfers (ACRIS)
- Jul 6, 1972DEED
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.