248 St. Nicholas Avenue is a versatile 3-family home in the heart of Bushwick, featuring identical layouts with two units offering an extra bedroom above the main entry foyer. The property, in need of some TLC, includes a tenant-occupied second-floor unit (lease until March, $2,800/month), a semi-finished basement with dual access points, and a backyard exclusive to the first-floor unit. Situated in an R6 zoning district with a maximum FAR of 2.43 (current FAR 1.83), the property may offer buildable opportunities—buyers should verify with their architect or contractor. Conveniently located near the M and L trains at Myrtle-Wyckoff and the B38, B54, and Q58 buses, this is an excellent investment or owner-occupant opportunity. Schedule a viewing today!
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1931
Listing Office:
Office Name: RE/MAX Edge
Office Phone: (718) 288-3835
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Basement: Yes
Interior: Other
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 3
Total Bedroom Count: 11
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Parking: None
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.04 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $1,785,000
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $2,095
Tax Year: 2020
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This property is $797.6K more than the Median Sold Price in Brooklyn, NY.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: ONEKEY2
MLS Number: #809306
Listing Office:
Office Name: RE/MAX Edge
Office Phone: (718) 288-3835
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
Nov 03, 1997
Nov 03, 1997Home Sold
$203,000
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2020
$2,095
$89,520
2019
$2,095
$89,520
2018
$4,321
$24,549
2017
$1,677
$24,364
History based on county public records data.
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6
/10
P.S. 81 Jean Paul Richter School
559 Cypress Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.12 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
5
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P.S. 86 The Irvington School
220 Irving Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.26 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
7
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Learners and Leaders
378 Seneca Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.32 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Nearby Schools
7
/10
Achievement First-Bushwick Charter School
1300 Greene Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.44 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
2
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Jr High School 162 Willoughby (The)
1390 Willoughby Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.45 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
7
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Jr High School 383 Philippa Schuyler
1300 Greene Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.46 miles
Public Magnet Grades 5-8
Nearby Schools
7
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All City Leadership Secondary School
321 Palmetto St
Distance between this listing and this school0.33 miles
Public District Grades 6-12
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Academy for Excellence in Leadership
400 Irving Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.39 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
7
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Brooklyn School for Math and Research (The)
400 Irving Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.39 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $24,915. Typical income of Brooklyn, NY residents is less than $35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
This home is located at 248 Saint Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn, NY and zip code 11237 in the Bushwick neighborhood. This home, which was built in 1931, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 11 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 03, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,785,000.
In December 2024, from all listings sold in Brooklyn, NY there were more than 40 sold above asking price, over 178 sold below and more than 257 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Brooklyn, NY decreased by 10.4% between November 2024 and December 2024. While the average time on the market in December 2024 was 88 days, the median list price was $987,395.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.