1268 E 56th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
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1268 E 56th St
Brooklyn, NY 11234

Flatlands
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,504 sqft

$945,000

Est. Mortgage $5,420/mo*
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$945,000

Est. Mortgage $5,420/mo*
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5 Beds
3 Baths
2,504 sqft

Home Highlights

Outdoor
Yes
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$377
Listed
180+ days ago

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

BACK ON THE MARKET!
SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. APRIL 4TH 1:30 - 2:30.

VACANT Flatlands / Old Mill Basin brick townhouse for sale.

The 2-family townhouse needs TLC, but will be beautiful with your personal touch. SOLD AS-IS. Both apartments are HUGE with king-size bedrooms, eat-in kitchens, and gigantic living rooms that will accommodate a dining room table that is made for family dinners. The ground-floor apartment has 2 bedrooms, while the top-floor unit has 3 bedrooms, skylights, and a balcony. There is a finished basement that is ideal for your adult son or daughter who needs their own space. The property also has a garage, parking in the rear, which is accessible with a communal driveway.

The building dimensions are 24.17 ft x 53 ft. The lot size is 24 ft x 100 ft.

Located on a quiet, tree-lined block that is minutes from Kings Plaza, Lowe's, Home Depot, Target, and Georgetown's best shopping centers.
Contact this Building
Property Website
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listing by: Keller Williams NYC, (917) 803-1147
Jamella Swift
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1785114

Home Details for 1268 E 56th St

Active Status

MLS Status: In Contract

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 13
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2504 Square Feet
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: OtherExterior: Balcony

Days on Market

Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $945,000Price Per Sqft: $377

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: Flatlands

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: S1785114

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2504 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Resale

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S1785114Zillow Contingency Status: Under ContractListing Url

Additional Information

STREETEASY Property ID: 9276546STREETEASY Building ID: 288349

Around this home

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Neighborhood Overview

Flatlands
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What Locals Say about Flatlands

At least 384 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 59 % Say car is needed

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say it's quiet

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say parking is easy

  • 38 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Sunshine Allen
    "We have annual block parties during the summer for the kids. We take all the kids to the neighborhood stores and they get candy from the corner store"
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  • Trulia User
    "has a lot of stores popular stores and has a lot of transportation and fun activities it's also a hangout spot since there's a lot of parks there so that's what makes it unique"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s very family friendly. There are lots of nice and kind people in this neighborhood. There are parks(ex: Marine Park and the PS 207 park). The kids are nice and so are the schools. It feels like your not in New York City even though you are. So it’s great for people with families or those who want to start a family."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation, store, market, bank and others public service. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood has great access to public transportation. I can get to the train station in about 10-15 minutes by bus. Also if you would like to take a walk to the mall is about 10-15 minutes away. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are pet grooming services and supply stores in the area. But there are dog parks nearby. Only a main park but it is large enough for dogs to run and play."
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  • Ljoseph304
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for six years. The holidays are especially beautiful because you can sit on your patio and look at the Neighborhood fireworks as the sky becomes a spectacular showcase. This is home to great shopping and dining. A wonderful place to raise a family."
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  • Rsanon78
    "Unique location because it has been a great place with good service public services and great food for the price we have to "
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  • Ljoseph304
    "I have lived in this area for the last 6 years and I absolutely love it here. It’s quiet, safe, easily accessible to public transport and shopping. Walking distance from Georgetown and King’s plaza."
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  • Mashaalkhalid
    "The 2 and 5 train in barely a 10 min bus ride away so everything in NY is accessible. The train and bus schedule is very..theres always a bus around."
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  • Ljoseph304
    "I lived in this neighborhood for the last six years. The neighbors are very respectful and cordial. We are within walking distance from three shopping areas and stores are very accessible including dining locations and Kings Plaza."
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  • Usrnamechris1
    "Very good neighborhood to be in. Very quiet peaceful neighborhood nice neighbors good parking good people good Resturant very good thank you"
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  • Ashani E.
    "No access to trains, you have to take a bus to anything, including other forms of commute. However there are many buses that run through the area so you can find any connection you need. "
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  • Theresagolden2765
    "diverse people & businesses make this neighborhood great to live & work in.........................."
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  • Ljoseph304
    "Dogs in the area are trained and respectful. I think the comfort level is a plus for anyone coming in to the neighborhood."
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  • Alicia S.
    "It’s Brooklyn 🤷🏽‍♀️ cool calm and collective. Mind your business and you’re good. Congested area. But no major issues noticed"
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  • Cruz.maya3
    "Great neighborhood. Family friendly, also good for a family with pets. "
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  • Praisehimfs
    "My neighborhood is nice, quite and friendly. We speak to one another. some clean up.after each other. specially when it's garbage clean up day. I have been living here over 10 years. Parking is great. "
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  • Neysa N. P.
    "I live close to the b82,b6. parking is a bit limited here so it's not good for people with cars unless you want to pay extra to the landlord to park in the yard."
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  • Jamilmuhammed787
    "Everything friendliness beautiful neighborhood it’s a fantastic place to be I would love to be here "
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  • BJ
    "Flatlands is a very quiet, working class neighborhood. There are a fair amount of stores in walking distance. Transportation is also within walking distance, for those who don’t drive."
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  • Taynbe
    "Dog owner would like the fact that it is clean and quiet. There are others who they will see and be able to greet."
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  • A. Walker
    "Dog owners would love my neighborhood. Beautiful scenery and enough pit stops for them. I see people walking their dogs a lot. "
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  • Andrea F
    "There aren't any community events but it's a very quiet and clean neighborhood. Neighbors are helpful and friendly, neighbors look out for each other. "
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  • Kikifly77
    "My neighborhood has great access to transportation and very quiet, very clean and easy to find parking "
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  • Aquiona R.
    "My community offers access to public transportation. With buses everywhere and trains not too far away, it’s easy to get where you’re going!"
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  • Alliancebest8613
    "I don't know of any. maybe block parties, but not on my block. The kids can go to the many nice parks "
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  • Lisajoseph304
    "This neighborhood is in an easy access area. I love it but I will like to purchase my own home. The market in this area is very high. So I’m going to try for some place else other than here."
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  • lucyantoine36
    "The neighborhood is diverse and mostly Caribbean. There are good schools, houses of worship. There are many dog owners thst don't respect homes. They don't pick up after their dog waste."
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Market trends in New York

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$794K
$26.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.0%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$679
$26MoM
Available listings
17724
933MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$911K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.3%)
Since last year
Decreased$33K (-3.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$656K (+257.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +60% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$911K
July 2026$914K
June 2026$911K
May 2026$915K
April 2026$906K
March 2026$899K
February 2026$906K
January 2026$914K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1278 E 56th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.01
$999,000
6
3
2,504
For Sale
1253 E 56th St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.04
-
5
2
-
Off Market
1230 E 56th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.06
$1,024,000
5
3
3,656
For Sale
5505 Avenue L, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.05
$643,700
2
2
756
Off Market
1174 E 57th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.06
$1,185,000
6
2.5
2,562
Off Market
1343 E 54th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.07
$841,900
4
2
-
Off Market
1125 E 57th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.09
$1,046,700
5
2.5
3,443
Off Market
5514 Avenue L, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.08
$647,500
3
1
1,018
Off Market
5502 Avenue L, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.08
$850,000
Studio
-
952
Recently Sold
5515 Avenue K, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.11
$899,000
Studio
3
-
For Sale
5420 Avenue L, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.09
$681,800
3
1
-
Off Market
1397 E 53rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0.12
$826,300
4
2.5
1,890
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 14, 2026
Source: StreetEasy #S1785114
Contingent
$945,000
Mar 6, 2026
Source: StreetEasy #S1785114
PendingToActive
$945,000
Nov 4, 2025
Source: StreetEasy #S1785114
Contingent
$945,000
Aug 12, 2025
Source: StreetEasy #S1785114
Listed For Sale
$945,000
Apr 17, 2024
Source: NY State MLS #11264323
ListingRemoved

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Jamella Swift, Keller Williams NYC, (917) 803-1147

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Frequently asked questions about 1268 E 56th St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1268 E 56th St?
    Based on a $945,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1268 E 56th St in Brooklyn, NY is approximately $5,501 (about $4,859 principal & interest, $567 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1268 E 56th St compare to homes in Brooklyn?
    1268 E 56th St in Brooklyn, NY is listed at $945,000, about 19% above the $794K median sale price in Brooklyn.
  • What do residents say about the Flatlands neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Flatlands neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See homes for sale in Flatlands, Brooklyn.
  • What are the closest schools to 1268 E 56th St?
    The closest schools to 1268 E 56th St in Brooklyn, NY are James Madison High School (rated 4/10), Jhs 78 Roy H Mann (Middle, rated 6/10), Ps 203 Floyd Bennett (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 8/10).
1268 E 56th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,504 sqft multi-family built in 1950. 1268 E 56th St is located in Flatlands, Brooklyn. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by StreetEasy on Aug 12, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# S1785114.