197 E 38th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
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OFF MARKET

197 E 38th St
Brooklyn, NY 11203

East Flatbush
  • Studio
  • 3,178 sqft

$964,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,417/mo*
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$964,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,417/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Studio
3,178 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Build a beautiful life in this beautiful two family home with parking! 199 East 38 street is brand new and delivered in mint condition. Best of all, it offers almost 4,200 square feet with a tremendous 4 bedroom owners duplex over a rental duplex with two bedrooms, plus a private drive way parking spot. Never circle for parking again!

You will love spending time with loved ones on the main floor of the owner's duplex. This gracious living and dining space spans the entire second floor and exudes warmth and sunlight. The center piece is a gorgeous chef's kitchen with externally venting range hood and a massive center island leading to a rear terrace. Living and entertaining on this sun-flooded floor can be your dream come true.

The upper level of the owner's duplex has 4 impressive bedrooms and two full bathrooms. With plenty or space for bedrooms and home offices, there is so much room grow. The master suite is a sunny oasis over looking the garden. It has amazing storage with a wall of closets and a gorgeous en suite master bath with luxurious double sink. This level also has private roof access where the possibilities are endless and the views are bright and open!

The owner's laundry is luxurious and located behind welcoming double doors and it's big enough for full sized side-by-side machines that will satisfy even the toughest critic.

The first floor and basement encompass the huge lower duplex. It would make a perfect rental with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, laundry and central air, and could easily fetch $2,500/month, enough to pay for more than $500,000 of your mortgage.

199 East 38th Street was built by one of Brooklyn's most experienced builders with decades of experience creating homes with lasting quality and value. All mechanicals here are, the home itself, brand new, including the separate AC, Heat and Hot water for each apartment. Call me today!
197 E 38th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is a studio, 3,178 sqft multi-family in East Flatbush, built in 1800. It last sold for $1,150,000 on Feb 22, 2019 (4% below the $1,199,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $964,900, with a rent estimate of $3,062/month.
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Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Has Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 197 E 38th St

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3178 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: DishwasherDishwasher
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Other, TerraceExterior: Garden, TerraceGarden

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1800
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,199,000

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: East Flatbush

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3178 Square Feet

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S1364960Listing Url

Additional Information

STREETEASY Property ID: 8606537STREETEASY Building ID: 6012605
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Bren Salamon
Douglas Elliman
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1364960

Price History for 197 E 38th St

DatePriceEventSource
02/22/2019$1,150,000Sold
StreetEasy #S1364960

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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Comparable Sales for 197 E 38th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
211 E 37th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.04
Multi-Family Home
$910,000
09/30/25
5
3
2,480
589 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY
0.26
Multi-Family Home
$1,325,000
12/11/25
6
2
3,150
267 Martense St, Brooklyn, NY
0.44
Multi-Family Home
$1,150,000
09/10/25
8
3
3,150
301 E 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.22
Multi-Family Home
$1,277,000
12/16/25
4
2
1,544
308 E 45th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.35
Multi-Family Home
$1,075,000
09/03/25
5
3
2,200
197 east 55 street, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Multi-Family Home
$1,260,000
08/29/25
6
3
3,200
197 E 55th St #1, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Multi-Family Home
$1,260,000
08/29/25
6
3
3,200

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

East Flatbush
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What Locals Say about East Flatbush

At least 1259 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 78 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 73 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 58 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say car is needed

  • 44 % Say there are community events

  • 41 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say parking is easy

  • 26 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Cindyreneem12
    "My neighbor is Flatbush area. You’ll be able to find transportation easily. There’s buses, trains, citi bikes, cabs and dollar cabs"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lovely community that keeps on grounded. The garbage streets is improved as it seems more landlords are cleaning the street but there are spots that remain gross especially adjacent to empty lots or building construction areas. Most people are friendly to newcomers. Prospect park is a huge asset. I am impressed and pleased that NYC is taking care of and improving the park especially south of Lincoln ave. "
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  • Will Thompson
    "It depends on the time of day but for the most part it’s smooth. Centrally located from banks, major shopping and the subway "
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  • Vaina Cayo-Augustin
    "Block party annual gatherings. Parties as everyone is familiar with everyone, neighborhood are safe and neighbors are nice"
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  • Barbara J
    "excellent commute great restaurants and parks & Brooklyn museum 👍 im looking to move back to neighborhood looking for two bedroom building with elevator. My grandmother live in neighborhood for 55 years have an auntie that still live in neighborhood. "
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  • Slowttt
    "Dogs are here, but no dog parks are readily available in the neighborhood. You have to travel a good distance to get to a dog park."
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  • Dionne Franco-williams
    "Pretty safe area where children can play and travel to school on their own. Fairly clean sidewalks and friendly neighbors."
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  • Swb8hyjqdh
    "Great neighborhood walking distance from parks, schools , grocery store ,doctor’s office etc. Family oriented."
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  • Felicia Cummings
    "Nothing really. The neighborhood is a friendly neighborhood for dogs and their owners. A lot of space"
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  • Therevolution1985
    "What it represents first off it’s Brooklyn Ny the biggest borough ,most known Globally, and it just elevates the passion you show when referencing where you from and it’s the home of biggie smalls "
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  • Affection Johnson
    "What makes this neighborhood unique is that no matter what you need you definitely could find it it’s all type Of stores for whatever you need .This area is also great as far as transportation the bus and train is within walking distance "
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  • CRYSTAL RAHMING
    "Everyone is very friendly and I get along with everyone in the community we have block parties and they be very nice everyone is just nice been living in the same house for 30 years "
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  • Nancy Augustin
    "I’m here will with son just very vulnerable visiting appreciate aprt get paperwork new year 2025 thank heavens help bless do it "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everyone has respect for each other, and the community knows when to shut down the music. I don't think that I should be forced to expand on the matter."
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  • Trulia User
    " nice neighborhood , well manners and stores are nearby. Also transportation is near by. schools are also nearby"
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  • Trulia User
    " Nothing to dislike about the neighborhood.it is safe to walk your dog anytime of day. The are is generally safe."
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  • Trulia User
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time however they aren’t any dog parks near by which makes it a lot harder "
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  • Trulia User
    "There some small parks and prospect park is an option for longer walks but there are some people who have dogs off leash"
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  • Trulia User
    "its quite safe people looking out clean sidewalk, clean neighborhood, churches, school busses fruit stand safe fir kids to walk mostly elderly live not much young folks they grew older now "
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  • Trulia User
    "Local park events during the summer. YMCA, Aviators, Brooklyn College programs, shopping and transit accessibility. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The people in the neighborhood the surrounding streets And the stores that surround their playgrounds ounce church's laundry places to take the children"
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    "My neighborhood is a great area to raise your kids and walk your dog . Everyone is mostly friendly or stay to themselves "
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived in the neighborhood for a year, quite and friendly neighbours. Great environment, peaceful and clean "
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  • Trulia User
    "They would like everything. The community is a paradise to live in.if you are fortunate to live here your lucky "
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    "People are very friendly and help others in the community. It’s a great and a loving neighborhood. Everyone are very welcome here. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood …not too much activity and not too little. A good medium. I would advise any family settings to go and live here "
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  • Trulia User
    "Central to all necessities (transportation, parks, shopping, food, etc.). Most neighbors are friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great transportation accessibility. There are buses and trains close by. There are buses that take you directly to manhattan."
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  • Trulia User
    "Walking distance to shopping and grocery. Many activities in the summer time. Close to prospect park with lots of fun activities for kids."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a good school area walking distance to corner stores and food stores well lit areas and quiet neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "gentrification is underway so maybe it'll be more safer, new buildings are popping up but with these changes, it will be more expensive. schools and amenities to make the neighborhood more kid-oriented might take awhile"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of public parks to walk your 4-legged bestie. Since many people own dogs everyone takes care to pick up after them. The one thing that a dog owner might not like is that the area is very flat. So there isn’t very challenging terrain."
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  • Trulia User
    "I only come out for necessities ,nice shopping area and great transportation hub.Great schools but not so friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 9 years. Friendly neighborhs clean streets and sidewalks. very quiet."
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  • Trulia User
    "Long-standing homeowners, close knit community. Elderly neighbors watch out for kids. Safe streets, lots of good, inexpensive takeout."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve been living in this area for over 8 years and I like the fact that there are trees. More homes than buildings "
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  • Trulia User
    "Carnival each Labor Day is celebrated by this majority West Indian community. Noise levels are high."
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  • Steve P.
    "Sometimes at the park they have festival and park party. This will make people meet other people in the neighborhood "
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  • Alyssadams21
    "Nothing really Maybe the parks, there is wimbate park where we go to run have picnics , exercise , And on church avenue there lots of Caribbean spots"
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  • Dwayne M.
    "Block parties are really big during the summer. Also we are close to the 2 and 5 train which gets you into manhattan in 30 minutes. "
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