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$155,000
1200 E 53rd St Apt 2Z
Brooklyn, NY, 11234
View more Brooklyn, NY property pagesStudioBeds
1Baths
424Sqft
$366$/sqft
Listing Notes
Discover the perfect blend of affordability and accessibility in this spacious second floor studio. Located in a well maintained high-rise within Brooklyn's charming Flatlands neighborhood, this home offers a quiet retreat with all the benefits of modern building upgrades. The complex has recently completed extensive capital improvements, ensuring a comfortable living experience for its residents. Recent upgrades include Modernized Service Elevators for easy move-ins and daily use, refreshed grand entrance providing a warm, polished welcome, enhanced security system featuring state-of-art cameras for peace of mind. Positioned just minutes from the Vibrant Utica Avenue, you are moments away from a premier shopping district and an array of specialized local dining. The B46 Select Bus .Service provides rapid transit between Kings Plaza and Williamsburg, offering effortless connections to the 3,4,A and C subway lines. Enjoy the convenience of nearby public and private schools, diverse houses of worship, and lush local parks. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to bike trails and waterfront parkland. This is a rare opportunity to own a home in a thriving Brooklyn community. Experience the convenience of City living with the comfort of a suburban feel.
Market Insights
Above nearby median+46%
$366/sqft vs a nearby median of $251/sqft.
Nearby median$251/sqft
Nearby properties8
Property size424 sqft
- +46% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 424 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Yardstick fair value$93k$85k – $101k · 50% confidence
vs ask $155k+$62k (+40.0%)
Asking price is about 40.0% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
$251/sqft median across 7 tight comps × 424 sqft= $106k
- Open Class C HPD violations−$6k −6.0%
- Transit access−$3k −3.0%
- Mid-century building era−$2k −1.5%
- Sparse street life−$2k −1.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$13k−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
- 35 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 7, 2026
- Photos
- 14 photos
- Property type
- coop
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Jun 24, 2022 · $140,000
Features & Amenities
ElevatorDisability FeaturesHardwood FloorsElevatorTrailsDenParkShopping
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
$155,000for 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)30,573
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 11234
- Illegal Parking6,511
- Blocked Driveway2,775
- Noise - Residential2,269
- 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 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...
- Jun 13, 2024Class B · § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING BOLT AT 6TH TREAD UP FROM BOTTOM AT EAST YARD AT 3rd FIRE ESCAPE FROM NORTH, 2nd ...
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.