1253 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
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FOR SALE

1253 Blake Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208

East New York
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,450 sqft

$1,199,000

Original price: $1,099,000
Est. Mortgage $6,712/mo*

$1,199,000

Original price: $1,099,000
Est. Mortgage $6,712/mo*
6 Beds
3 Baths
2,450 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Description

Legal Three-Family Income Property in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn

Opportunity awaits at this legal three-family brick property in the Cypress Hills section of Brooklyn. Featuring approximately 2,450 square feet of living space, this income-producing building includes a spacious three-bedroom unit with an office on the first floor, plus two additional apartments on the second level.

The property also features a full finished basement with access to the rear yard, providing additional usable space and flexibility. With two vacant units, this property offers an excellent opportunity for investors or owner-occupants seeking rental income.

Conveniently located near transportation, shopping, and everyday amenities. While the property would benefit from updates and improvements, it presents a solid potential for those looking to add value and build equity.

A versatile multi-unit property with strong upside potential in a well-connected Brooklyn location.

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$489
Listed
37 days ago
Last check for updates: 41 minutes ago
Listing by: Integrity Core Realty, (516) 200-1202
Christine Collura, (516) 551-2140
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#1009753

Home Details for 1253 Blake Avenue

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Connected
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall/Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Combination, Hardwood, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Combination, Hardwood, Laminate

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Foundation: Brick/MortarNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 1Days on Market: 37

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Building
Construction Materials: BrickAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Condition: FixerParcel Number: 042660052

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,199,000Price Per Sqft: $489

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brooklyn
School Information
Elementary School: Ps 159 Isaac PitkinJr High / Middle School: Jhs 218 James P SinnottHigh School: Academy For Young WritersHigh School District: Brooklyn 19

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 1009753

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2450 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2240 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 1009753Attribution Contact: 516-200-1202Showing Advance Notice: 24Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice, Appointment Only

Market trends in New York

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$767K
$4.33K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.9%
0.1%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$653
$10
MoM
Available listings
18631
48
MoM

Price History for 1253 Blake Avenue

DatePriceEventSource
06/08/2026$1,199,000PriceChange
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1009753
05/25/2025$1,099,000PendingToActiveBNYMLS #490120
05/25/2025$1,099,000PendingBNYMLS #490120
04/19/2025$1,099,000PriceChange
BNYMLS #490120
01/31/2025$1,149,000PriceChange
BNYMLS #487135
10/31/2024$1,199,000Listed For SaleBNYMLS #487135
10/31/2023ListingRemovedOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #H6241639
10/24/2023$1,000,075PriceChange
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #H6241639
08/07/2023$1,000,050PriceChange
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #H6241639
06/29/2023$999,999PriceChange
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #H6241639
06/15/2023$1,099,000PriceChange
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #H6241639
04/13/2023$1,200,000Listed For SaleOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #H6241639
10/18/2004$410,000Sold
N/A
10/30/1995$150,000Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,886
Assessment$1,129,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1253 Blake Avenue

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.06
Multi-Family Home
$890,000
04/22/26
6
2
2,180
0.17
Multi-Family Home
$900,000
08/21/25
5
4
2,340
0.28
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$999,999
09/08/25
5
3
1,880
0.23
Multi-Family Home
$1,050,000
11/14/25
8
3
3,240

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Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 1253 Blake Avenue.
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Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about East New York

At least 2738 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 48 % Say car is needed

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 40 % Say there are community events

  • 38 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say parking is easy

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • mayrelis grullon
    "Great parks, commercials, the train and buses are close . Great school district specially for middle school "
  • Marilyn Saytue
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 4 years. Calm neighborhood, with easy going neighbors. Thrift stores, eateries, supermarkets, barbershops, schools, churches, mosques, parks, green thumbs gardens and more."
  • Donsimmonsny36
    "Good place to live nice area schools parks bus train near buy it’s convenient place to be at and easy travel "
  • Jason St. Bernard
    "Good schools and distance to the school super friendly environment and good for kids enough supermarkets"
  • Jason St. Bernard
    "Dog parks , very friendly animals and a lot of space for the dog to run free and the shops they have for grooming and cleaning dogs "
  • Nkkbrathwaite
    "The place is being kept to okay standers. It is a quiet neighborhood with kids in the area that loves dogs."
  • James Taylor
    "Neighborhood is very family oriented I can walk my dog with no problem. I can go to the store and get whatever I need and I love the hospitality people say good morning and have a great day even say good night."
  • Sam Firempong
    "Block parties, loud . Not a safe neighborhood. But to each is his own just be careful of the street pharmacists lurking in the corners"
  • Kerilious jules
    "The place is not bad it’s just like any other neighborhood in America expect some weird stuff from time to time but other than that you should be alright, if you stay out the way people stay out your way very simple."
  • Stanley Clotaire
    "It’s a very vibrant neighborhood . The community sticks together, the food is great, the park is beautiful "
  • Jose Cardona
    "There are a lot of restaurants in the area and the transit makes it easy to go anywhere in the city. "
  • Elkins Martinez
    "There are many dog owners in this area and ontop of that there’s a nice big park nearby for playing catch and fetch petco nearby aswell so yeah a good spot."
  • Trulia User
    "It’s ok I was just so used to the neighborhood has its ups and down, I like that there are multiple parks to take your children to and the transportation is very convenient "
  • Javaughn Farquharson
    "Quiet, safe neighborhood though it can look intimidating. Not much food options but neighboring areas like Bushwick and Bedstuy are close by"
  • Kymora Rodney
    "3 train van sic Ac van sic Thankfully , cooperative when delay , can’t complain when it comes to the public "
  • Trulia User
    "There are no dog parks around here not dog friendly and people are mean all the time cars drive recklessly "
  • Zelda Bovian
    "It’s a very high crime neighborhood not a good neighborhood to be walking in at night there’s always shootings car theft and a high number of crimes also there is also a lot of fires and not to forget a high number of drug addicts lurking around "
  • Nunya
    "Wasn’t so bad in 2017 but now its terrible almost got shot last Halloween trick or treating had my first car they stole my parts Very high in gang activity my kid and I was almost stabbed coming home from local school by another student in local school Don’t move here stay in a shelter or where ever you are it’s not worth it "
  • Jocelyn C
    "People are dog friendly meaning no one is really scared of dogs but people don’t curve their dogs so your dog might eat another dog’s poop."
  • Wellington_diaz
    "Not a good place to raise your kids. High crime, noisy and too many people in the way. Home prices are too high for a place with little to offer. "
  • Shellzwilliam76
    "Please get rid of the rats and roaches before renting this property. This property may look nice but there are a lot of hidden surprises you will only experience by living in this property. "
  • Maria Perez
    "Some areas are very safe. Many places in the area are full of caring neighbors. There’s also lively with different types of culture and music. "
  • Trulia User
    "The community diversity I lived here for two years and u can’t classify this neighborhood by any race and we all treat eachother with respect "
  • Trulia User
    "It’s more of a neighborhood for older folks not really suitable for young, lively people. It’s not too bad but it’s not my vibe "
  • Trulia User
    "train access is close to my home but there are limited options. There are also busses that can be used for transportation."
  • Trulia User
    "I love this neighborhood. It is a great community for families. Love the access to shopping for all needs close by. "
  • Trulia User
    "i use to live in the neighborhood i like itit easy to get to the store or train i grown up on hinsdale the neighnor are very frirndly i know ill be okay thetr"
  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 20+ years! The Block Parties were among 1st community event. The Old-Timers’ Celebration, cookout, music groups from the ‘70’s & ‘80’s. A chance to see neighbors I haven’t seen in years!!"
  • Trulia User
    "Horrible not friendly dirty not livable basically a big dump doesn’t feel like home. Not for anyone who wants a basic quality of life"
  • Trulia User
    "basketball tournament's and alot of community events. Parks are great for the kids would not mind at all buying a place in this neighborhood in the future "
  • Trulia User
    "almost all the people in the area are Hispanic people and I like it because and I like living in this area because it looks safe and there are also many stores where you can go shopping"
  • Trulia User
    "It’s commute is very easy. n grain and bus are around the area. It’s always very busy. A few buses and only one train which is the J train. "
  • Trulia User
    "highland Park Logan Park a mix variety of people Spanish Africans caucasians Asians very diverse community"
  • Trulia User
    "my commute is very short and my fast. everything is close together. I like living out here better than the Bronxs. I like my commute. I live next to the train that's the best. The shopping area next to trains is a plus."
  • Trulia User
    "Family day once a year in the summer everyone comes for the neighborhood and enjoy food and music dancing with the elderly and young children it’s a beautiful time "
  • Trulia User
    "It’s a good area too live and commute in and the transportation is very well timed and very good also the diversity in the area is very friendly "
  • Trulia User
    "It’s Very Well Mixed Races and Very Well Friendly I Would Definitely recommend people to live here because of its diversity "
  • Trulia User
    "The transportation the train every bus down the block from me. Time for me to start my retirement life this isn't good for me any more"
  • Trulia User
    "What makes the neighborhood unique is it’s diverseness. We see a multitude of cultures surrounding the neighborhood. Some supermarkets have a unique choice of food items, and include a lot of Caribbean items you might not find in gentrified communities. "
  • Trulia User
    "A safe community to live in and create memories with family and friends but East New York is Not A safe area."

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Christine Collura, Integrity Core Realty, (516) 200-1202
Agent Phone: (516) 551-2140
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1253 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,450 sqft multi-family built in 1920. 1253 Blake Avenue is located in East New York, Brooklyn. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID on Jun 8, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 1009753.