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$645,000
243 McDonald Ave Apt 3F
Brooklyn, NY, 11218
View more Brooklyn, NY property pages2Beds
1Baths
1,050Sqft
$614$/sqft
Listing Notes
243 McDonald Ave, apartment 3F, sits at the rear corner of the building, filling the space with plenty of natural light. This bright, spacious sun filled home features a windowed updated kitchen with brand-new appliances. Home also features gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, and generously sized living room and bedrooms. Freshly painted and move-in ready, the apartment also includes a new bathroom vanity, medicine cabinet, lighting, flooring and generously sized closets. Spacious living room or dining area allows for a dedicated work-from-home office space. Monthly maintenance covers electricity, gas, cable and internet, heat, hot water, and real estate taxes. This well-maintained building includes a large laundry room, community room, storage, private outdoor courtyard, bike storage, and secure package room. It's entirely owner-occupied, with a live-in super, elevators, and intercom entry. Conveniently located to the F and G trains and bus service. Cafes and restaurants located in and around Windsor Terrace and Park Slope offer a variety of dining options, ranging from casual coffee shops to fine dining establishments.
Market Insights
Below nearby median-18%
$614/sqft vs a nearby median of $752/sqft.
Nearby median$752/sqft
Nearby properties12
Property size1,050 sqft
- -18% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 1,050 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Yardstick fair value$855k$771k – $939k · 42% confidence
vs ask $645k−$210k (−32.6%)
Asking price is about 32.6% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.
$802/sqft median across 5 tight comps × 1,050 sqft= $842k
- Transit access+$21k +2.5%
- Days-on-market gravity−$8k −1.0%
Cumulative NYC adjustments+$13k+1.5%
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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
- 97 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Feb 4, 2026
- Photos
- 15 photos
- Property type
- coop
- Status
- for sale
Features & Amenities
Security FeaturesDishwasherHardwood FloorsPets AllowedGarage 1 Or MoreUpdated KitchenElevatorPrivate CourtyardHome OfficeOfficeMaintenanceShopping
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Building Facts
- Year built
- 1953
- Stories
- 6
- Total units
- 166
- Residential units
- 160
- Building area
- 3.59 ac
- Lot size
- 1.33 ac
- Land use
- Multi-family elevator buildings
- Building class
- D4
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
May 4, 2026Initial record
$645,000for sale
Public Records
DOB violations2 open
30 total recorded against the building
HPD violations2 open
32 total recorded
ACRIS documents196
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
311 calls (12 mo)30,160
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 11218
- Illegal Parking7,698
- HEAT/HOT WATER3,083
- Blocked Driveway1,950
- Noise - Residential1,755
- Street Condition857
Recent DOB
- Feb 16, 2022V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
- Feb 16, 2022V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
- Sep 6, 2019V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
- Dec 28, 2018V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Recent HPD
- May 7, 2026Class 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...
- May 5, 2026Class 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...
- Jun 12, 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...
- Jun 10, 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...
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