159 Schenectady Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
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OFF MARKET

159 Schenectady Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11213

Crown Heights
  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 2,793 sqft

$1,689,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,500/mo*
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$1,689,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,500/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
5 Baths
2,793 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1899
Living Area
2,793 sqft
Price/Sqft
$605

About this House

Brand New Two Family Brick Townhome in Crown Heights!

Welcome to 159 Schenectady Avenue, situated across the street from St. Johns Park in the eclectic neighborhood of Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Built 19x52, this gem consists of a two bedroom, 3 full bathroom garden duplex unit with an additional 800+ square foot of recreational space plus a large private backyard, and a gorgeous three bedroom, two full bathroom rental upstairs.

Expertly updated from the inside out, this home has been tastefully modernized offering all the comforts of a contemporary home such as central heat and air, Bluetooth speakers, and a washer & dryer hookup in each unit. The duplex has high ceilings, hardwood red oak floors, and a living room bursting with sunlight! The kitchen has been outfitted with a GE Cafe appliance set, lots of countertop space for prep work and an oversized island. Step right out the door of the king-sized primary bedroom into your lush garden, perfect for outdoor entertaining, gardening and dining al fresco! The garden is accessible from both floors of the duplex.

With interior and exterior access to the garden level, this space could be treated as an extension of your living room or as a separate home office/work space. High ceilings and a full bathroom also make it a perfect guest suite!

Upstairs, the large primary bedroom is complete with an en-suite bathroom, ample space for a King size bed plus extra furniture, and a wall of garden facing windows. The second bedroom has space for a Queen size bed with a wall of windows welcoming in warm southern sunshine. A third room could easily be used as a bedroom, guest room, home office or media room! This entire level gets incredible natural sunshine from two exposures plus skylights. There is a laundry room on this level as well. Each unit is separately metered. Potential annual rent for this unit is $30,000 /yr, significantly offsetting your mortgage payments!

159 Schenectady is located approximately a third of a mile from the 3&4 trains and A&C trains at Utica Avenue. Other than St. John's Park directly across the street, this wonderful home is surrounded by green space including Harmony Park, Fulton Park, and several community gardens. Visit the nearby Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn Museum, and the Lefferts Historic House. Wi Cafe & Wine bar, Bakerie, Tamra Teahouse, and Almah Cafe are all a few blocks away!
159 Schenectady Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 2,793 sqft multi-family in Crown Heights, built in 1899. It last sold for $1,425,000 on Jun 14, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,689,700, with a rent estimate of $4,258/month.

Home Details for 159 Schenectady Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Electric, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: Central, WallHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
Parking: On Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1899Year Updated: 1899
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1710 sqft

Additional Information

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Price History for 159 Schenectady Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/14/2021$1,425,000Sold
N/A
01/15/2021$1,495,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/03/2020$620,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in New York

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

Year2025
Tax$6,500
Assessment$1,595,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 159 Schenectady Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1146 Saint Marks Ave #4, Brooklyn, NY
0.05
Multi-Family Home
$1,600,000
08/22/25
7
4
3,200
1136 Saint Marks Avenue #4, Brooklyn, NY
0.03
Multi-Family Home
$1,330,000
03/04/26
8
4
3,200
139 Rochester Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.30
Multi-Family Home
$1,485,000
05/19/26
5
2.5
2,850
1193 Saint Marks Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.18
Multi-Family Home
$850,000
10/10/25
5
4
2,204
322 Decatur St, Brooklyn, NY
0.56
Multi-Family Home
$1,420,000
04/17/26
5
7
2,272
1770 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Multi-Family Home
$1,625,000
02/17/26
5
3.5
1,120
1509 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY
0.32
Multi-Family Home
$1,925,000
10/02/25
6
3
2,528
1205 Saint Johns Pl, Brooklyn, NY
0.29
Multi-Family Home
$1,250,000
05/14/26
8
3.5
2,565
1735 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.23
Multi-Family Home
$1,050,000
12/26/25
4
3
1,983

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Crown Heights
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What Locals Say about Crown Heights

At least 1259 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

  • 62 % 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

  • 42 % 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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Frequently asked questions about 159 Schenectady Ave

  • What is 159 Schenectady Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 159 Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn, NY is $1,689,700.
  • What is the price history for 159 Schenectady Ave?
    159 Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $1,425,000 in June 2021.
  • Is Brooklyn a buyer's or seller's market?
    Brooklyn is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Brooklyn?
    The median sale price in Brooklyn is $767K. That is up $4.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 159 Schenectady Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 159 Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn, NY has air conditioning.
  • Does 159 Schenectady Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 159 Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn, NY has in-unit laundry.