1237 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11225
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1237 Union St
Brooklyn, NY 11225

Crown Heights
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,520 sqft

$1,617,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,769/mo*
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$1,617,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,769/mo*
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4 Beds
2 Baths
1,520 sqft

Local Information

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Description

This 120 year old row house at 1237 Union St in Crown Heights reveals Brooklyn's transformation from farmland and dirt roads to a thriving metropolis with street lamps, fire hydrants and underground subways.



Why even its accommodations suggested that Architects of the era knew families needed more practical sized bedrooms and closets to satisfy the borough's fast growing middle class.



With its 1,520 sq ft duplex providing a spacious living room, impressive dining room, eat in kitchen and 3 roomy bedrooms at its top floor, you'd think families in that era would have had their expectations met.



But this home boasts a fully above grade english basement with separate entrance from its front and back yards, delivering an additional 750 sq ft of living space for homeowners that want a place for relatives or guests to stay in (especially since its equipped with its own kitchen and bathroom).



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Home Details for 1237 Union St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1899Year Updated: 1899
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Townhouse

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Garden

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1072 sqft

Price History for 1237 Union St

DatePriceEventSource
12/27/2019$1,200,000Sold
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09/18/2019$1,300,000PendingAgent Provided
06/22/2019$1,300,000PriceChange
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04/23/2019$1,389,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$5,893
Assessment$1,308,000
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Comparable Sales for 1237 Union St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
912 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Townhouse
$1,300,000
12/11/25
5
2
2,576
189 Crown St, Brooklyn, NY
0.23
Townhouse
$2,040,000
09/10/25
4
2
2,400
220 Lincoln Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.59
Townhouse
$1,350,000
10/30/25
3
2
2,919
1463 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
0.81
Townhouse
$1,645,000
07/30/25
2
2
2,400
261 Fenimore St, Brooklyn, NY
0.74
Townhouse
$2,275,000
08/05/25
4
2
3,000
843 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY
0.40
Townhouse
$2,530,000
11/12/25
6
5
3,719
726 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn, NY
0.11
Townhouse
$2,650,000
05/29/25
5
3
3,180
210 Macon St, Brooklyn, NY
0.99
Townhouse
$2,125,000
02/06/26
4
4
2,124
1456 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY
0.77
Townhouse
$2,030,000
01/09/26
5
4.5
2,857
1393 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY
1.09
Townhouse
$940,000
08/20/25
6
2
2,240

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Neighborhood Overview

Crown Heights
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What Locals Say about Crown Heights

At least 1255 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 74 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 45 % Say there are community events

  • 43 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 37 % Say it's quiet

  • 31 % Say car is needed

  • 29 % Say parking is easy

  • 26 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Valerie Samantha Horton
    "Parades for every nationality, especially the Labor Day parade mass transit, subways, and buses get you quickly across town"
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  • Claudettecarty
    "There are many great family in this neighborhood greats kids , parking etc. malls shopping centre, grocery great schools "
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  • Melisa.annis
    "Fabulous, couldn’t ask for better. 2,3,4,5 on the doorstep. Clean stations. Staffed subways and great bus routes. "
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  • Raheem Mitchell
    "Block party get together, community giveaways, things for the kids , shopping, no violence, peace and tranquility , good vibes with your neighbors "
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  • Erik Snyder
    "Architecture is great, love all of the Caribbean and west African influence. Great place to own a dog and close proximity to prospect park "
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  • Desere Martin
    "The commute is usually pretty good trains come on time delays are never usually often the trains have ac so I have no complaints with the train the bus I’m not too sure I don’t travel on the bus "
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  • 7yyrzbnzyn
    "Free concerts and public programs that’s for the public. Parks are great to visit all year long and the activities for family are awesome "
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  • Yesyoucan2010
    "This area is now called crown heights. We are located on the other side of Eastern Pkwy. Atlantic ave is a border. We are up the hill. Not a dangerous neighborhood but people will litter all over your property. Dog litter everywhere. Trash from corner bodegas everywhere. I hate that about this community. "
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  • Imani Peebles
    "It’s good schools around here, kid friendly parks and stuff. I lived here all my life & I would do it again and again til the end of time. "
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  • PHARA SOUFFRANT Forrest
    "There are a lot of pit bulls in the neighborhood. No dog walks. I don’t care for other people’s pets "
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  • niemah lasco
    "It's close to everything but getting cluttered with shelters. And a lot of mentally unstable people walking around the blocks"
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  • Keith Jefferson
    "Family oriented neighborhoods… It takes a village to raise children … Children are part of their environment .., A great location makes great foundations "
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  • T Stewart
    "A lot of people have their own dogs. Not much people pick up after their dogs though. "
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  • Nedra Campbell
    "Summer block parties, One Crown Heights events, Brooklyn Children’s Museum events, Halloween walk. "
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  • Shanellia Berry
    "I like the area but the person I called had an attitude when I called! I had my 3 children outside waiting for this person.had no chance to see the inside at all.. I called the guy to let him now I was herebut he hung up on me because I couldn’t hear what he said. I called back he didn’t answer so I messaged him how he was wrong for what he did.. "
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  • Gwenlaura
    "A great place to teach children that it’s ok to say hello to strangers in NYC. There are families here. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Food - dangerous to dogs - is thrown and left on the ground and easy for them to choke. This is dangerous."
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  • Gloria Peters
    "The gentrification has taken over and the average rent has soared to more than double in a very short time period."
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  • Trulia User
    "I am not to sure if so can really answer this question properly, but many dog owners have an array of space to walk their dogs . It’s a very open area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I've visited the area and I think it is a decent place to live and grow up. Some of the people are different and will stand out. Every place has it's good and bad."
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  • Trulia User
    "As with a lot of neighborhoods it has its share of crimes so it's best to always be aware of your surroundings. other than that there are a lot of amazing restaurants and places to visit."
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  • Trulia User
    " I know people in the area. It's a decent place to live . Quiet neighborhood at night. Some places are better than others but in a nutshell good vibes "
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  • Trulia User
    "when we all come together as 1 it's a Beautiful thing to feel the love and togetherness and family feeling that's what makes the community events so special we all join together as 1 no matter what nationality you are all are welcome with me "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood to live, walk, eat and play. Many ,many cafes and juice bar. Lots of carribbean food. "
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  • Roberto
    "It is great, walking distance to the museum, prospect park, library, movies and restaurants. Oh yea, can’t forget about all the transportation available!"
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  • Trulia User
    "this is a nice neighborhood active and friendly people within the area, they’re a few transit options nearby to help guide you to your next destination"
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  • Trulia User
    "my area is excellent love it born an raise there the people are very well respected and they are very good at helping you out "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everyone own a dog! Most people curb their dogs. This is a perfect friendly neighborhood. Plenty of places to walk your dog."
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  • Gay A.
    "Lots of stores and shopping. I love that I can used taxi, busses and train. People of all nationality "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are lots of dog parks both official and unofficial, where you can have your dog off leash before 9am or after 9pm. It's important to understand that it's not ok to let your dog pee or poop on sidewalk trees. Homeowners here take a lot of pride in their trees and gardens and letting your dog relieve itself on their property (even if you clean it up) is considered deeply disrespectful."
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  • Trulia User
    "It sucks don’t come here everywhere is trash and disgusting things on the sidewalk, streets are loud and very dangerous driving and no one is nice. Move to jersey if you need to live near nyc, it’s quiet and way better there"
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  • Trulia User
    "Block parties. Medical events. Local performances. Farmers market. BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS. LOCAL RATS RUNNING back & forth. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Green neighborhood and parks for kids to play and diversity best of both worlds in terms of city living and greenery "
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  • Trulia User
    "my community has great access to and from downtown and other ares of the Borough! Busses & Trains runs 24 hrs. a day"
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  • Trulia User
    "The Labor Day parade and end of summer block parties mostly mister softie ice cream truck moving up and down the streets Slowly Selling a variety of cold treats my favorite is the chocolate and vanilla swirl on a Double cone and when it’s to hot The children choice so cool down is to open the hydrants"
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  • Trulia User
    "I drive to work, but the subway stations can be fairly far apart. Street parking is only bad late at night. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dogs often assault each other and some owners encourage their behavior. Lots of pit bulls and terrier breeds. "
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  • Crown High resident
    "Hope people will always clean up ofter they pets. It is so horrible to get your shoes into that stuff."
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  • Angela W.
    "Holidays being celebrated such as decorating the building as neighbors together Free events that children can participate in"
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  • Andrew W.
    "30 min commute to Manhattan several bus lines within walking distance. long Island railroad within walking distance as well"
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1237 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11225 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,520 sqft townhouse built in 1899. 1237 Union St is located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. This property is not currently available for sale. 1237 Union St was last sold on Dec 27, 2019 for $1,200,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 1237 Union St is $1,617,300.