196 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
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FOR SALE

$1,085,000

Original price: $1,100,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,160 sqft

196 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

East New York
Est. Mortgage $6,373/mo*
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1899
$502/sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

Step into this charming 2-family residence nestled in the heart of Cypress Hills, offering two 3-bedroom apartments plus a full finished basement. Thoughtfully maintained and filled with natural light, the home offers versatile living arrangements and excellent investment possibilities. Its prime location provides quick access to transit, parks, and neighborhood amenities. This property is close to transit, schools, and shopping. Perfect for investors or buyers seeking a smart, long-term opportunity in Brooklyn. A rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready property in a desirable Brooklyn community.
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listing by: Home Global Realty Corp, (718) 210-5018
Margarita M. Garcia, (718) 210-5018
Home Global Realty Corp, (718) 210-5018
Diego F. Rios E-PRO, (516) 425-8420
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#1008117
Also Listed on OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 196 Grant Avenue

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Available
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Gas & Electric
Gas: Separate Gas Meters: 2Has Electric on Property

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageParking: None
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Other

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 82Days on Market: 103

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1899
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Building
Construction Materials: BrickAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Parcel Number: 041350044

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,085,000Price Per Sqft: $502

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brooklyn
School Information
Elementary School: Ps 7 Abraham LincolnJr High / Middle School: Is 171 Abraham LincolnHigh School: Transit Tech Career And Tech EduHigh School District: Brooklyn 19

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 1008117

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2160 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2000 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 1008117Attribution Contact: 718-210-5018Showing Requirements: Appointment Only

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

East New York
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What Locals Say about East New York

At least 2739 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

  • 58 % 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

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  • Aikoyy013
    "Very quite place kind of people neighbors very high rate elementary school and grocery stores pharmacy something like that "
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  • Trulia User
    "What comes to mind are the parades. Summer pools days when the city closes the street for kids to play with the hydrant water and we do cookout."
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  • mayrelis grullon
    "Great parks, commercials, the train and buses are close . Great school district specially for middle school "
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  • 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."
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  • Donsimmonsny36
    "Good place to live nice area schools parks bus train near buy it’s convenient place to be at and easy travel "
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  • Jason St. Bernard
    "Good schools and distance to the school super friendly environment and good for kids enough supermarkets"
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  • 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 "
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  • Nkkbrathwaite
    "The place is being kept to okay standers. It is a quiet neighborhood with kids in the area that loves dogs."
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  • 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."
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  • 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"
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  • 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."
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  • Stanley Clotaire
    "It’s a very vibrant neighborhood . The community sticks together, the food is great, the park is beautiful "
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  • Jose Cardona
    "There are a lot of restaurants in the area and the transit makes it easy to go anywhere in the city. "
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  • 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."
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  • 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 "
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  • Javaughn Farquharson
    "Quiet, safe neighborhood though it can look intimidating. Not much food options but neighboring areas like Bushwick and Bedstuy are close by"
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  • Kymora Rodney
    "3 train van sic Ac van sic Thankfully , cooperative when delay , can’t complain when it comes to the public "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are no dog parks around here not dog friendly and people are mean all the time cars drive recklessly "
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  • 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 "
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  • 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 "
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  • 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."
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  • 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. "
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  • 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. "
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  • 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. "
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  • 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 "
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  • 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 "
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  • Trulia User
    "train access is close to my home but there are limited options. There are also busses that can be used for transportation."
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  • Trulia User
    "I love this neighborhood. It is a great community for families. Love the access to shopping for all needs close by. "
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  • 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"
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  • 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!!"
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  • 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"
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  • 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 "
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  • 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"
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  • 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. "
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  • Trulia User
    "highland Park Logan Park a mix variety of people Spanish Africans caucasians Asians very diverse community"
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  • 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."
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  • 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 "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s Very Well Mixed Races and Very Well Friendly I Would Definitely recommend people to live here because of its diversity "
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  • 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"
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  • 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. "
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Market trends in New York

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$818K
$21.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$704
$22MoM
Available listings
16526
1221MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.05M
Since last month
Decreased$12K (-1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$129K (+14%)
Since last sale
Increased$696K (+193.8%)
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 +74% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.05M
August 2026$1.05M
July 2026$1.07M
June 2026$1.08M
May 2026$919K
April 2026$913K
March 2026$918K
February 2026$913K
January 2026$914K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
199 Lincoln Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.09
Multi-Family Home
$900,000
12/19/25
6
2
2,284
273 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.13
Multi-Family Home
$997,500
02/02/26
6
2
2,000
477 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.16
Multi-Family Home
$473,000
03/23/26
4
2
1,416
197 Grant Ave Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.03
Multi-Family Home
$950,000
04/13/26
8
3
2,400
85 Autumn Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.22
Multi-Family Home
$725,000
02/18/26
5
2
1,904
197 Nichols Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.02
Multi-Family Home
$995,000
02/10/26
5
3
2,160
255 Lincoln Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.16
Multi-Family Home
$999,000
05/29/26
6
3
2,128
88 Nichols Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.18
Multi-Family Home
$960,000
11/25/25
5
2
1,720
12 Danforth Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.23
Multi-Family Home
$800,000
01/22/26
4
2
1,980

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
196 Grant Ave #1, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.00
$1,100,000
6
2
2,160
For Sale
197 Grant Ave Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.03
$950,000
8
3
2,400
Recently Sold
203 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.03
$939,200
7
-
-
Off Market
191 Grant Ave #1, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.03
$1,199,000
7
2
2,320
For Sale
197 Nichols Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.02
$995,000
5
3
2,160
Recently Sold
224 Grant Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.04
$1,287,300
5
3.5
3,300
Off Market
220 Eldert Ln, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.07
$1,425,400
7
4
3,058
Off Market
591 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.07
$1,001,800
5
3
-
Off Market
90-43 Eldert Ln, Woodhaven, NY 11421
0.09
$923,400
6
3
2,000
Off Market
155 Nichols Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.08
$981,700
5
2.5
-
Off Market
90-51 Eldert Ln, Woodhaven, NY 11421
0.10
$724,300
3
2.5
1,024
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 24, 2026
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1008117
PriceChange
$1,085,000
Price decreased by 1%
Jun 3, 2026
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1008117
Listed For Sale
$1,100,000
Jul 3, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$539,000
Apr 25, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$539,000
Apr 24, 2009
Source: N/A
Sold
$359,000

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Margarita M. Garcia, Home Global Realty Corp, (718) 210-5018
Agent Phone: (718) 210-5018
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Frequently asked questions about 196 Grant Avenue

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 196 Grant Avenue?
    Based on a $1,085,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 196 Grant Avenue in Brooklyn, NY is approximately $6,519 (about $5,793 principal & interest, $651 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 196 Grant Avenue compare to homes in Brooklyn?
    196 Grant Avenue in Brooklyn, NY is listed at $1,085,000, about 33% above the $818K median sale price in Brooklyn.
  • What do residents say about the East New York neighborhood?
    Residents describe the East New York neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See homes for sale in East New York, Brooklyn.
  • What are the closest schools to 196 Grant Avenue?
    The closest schools to 196 Grant Avenue in Brooklyn, NY are HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL (Middle, rated 7/10), Is 171 Abraham Lincoln (Middle, rated 6/10), Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 8/10).
  • Does 196 Grant Avenue have air conditioning?
    Yes, 196 Grant Avenue in Brooklyn, NY has air conditioning.
196 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is a 6 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,160 sqft multi-family built in 1899. 196 Grant 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 3, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 1008117.