221 E 88th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
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OFF MARKET

$200,000

Last sold price
  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 2,180 sqft

221 E 88th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Canarsie
Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 2, 1991 for $200,000

Home Value

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Sold Date
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Sqft
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1
1
2,205
639 Rockaway Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY
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02/13/26
1
1
3,900
2148 Strauss St, Brooklyn, NY
0.91
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$1,115,000
01/07/26
3
1
3,198
912 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn, NY
0.88
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$10
07/10/26
3
1
900
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1.38
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3
1
3,800
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$725,000
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5
2
-
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2
1
700
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1.42
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2
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1,200
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2
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1,980
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3
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4,290
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
235 E 88th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$880,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
235 E 88th St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$880,000
4
2.5
2,180
Recently Sold
240 E 88th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.04
$660,100
Studio
-
1,008
Off Market
228 E 89th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.02
$962,300
5
3
-
Off Market
218 E 88th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.03
$925,000
5
3
2,400
For Sale
233 E 87th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.05
$950,800
4
3
-
Off Market
236 E 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.08
$834,800
4
2
2,332
Off Market
8916 Avenue B, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.07
$857,500
4
2.5
2,160
Off Market
8707 Avenue B, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.07
$799,000
3
2
1,872
For Sale
8920 Avenue B, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.08
$922,500
6
3
2,160
Recently Sold
8920 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.08
$922,500
6
3
2,160
Recently Sold
217 E 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236
0.10
$876,000
6
3
1,392
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Apartment
Built in 1955
2,180 sqft

About this House

AWESOME LOCATION!! AMAZING for studio with BACKYARD! Beautiful and bright studio! Great closet space! FALL IN LOVE! Grab a hold of this deal before someone else does! **Contact me via e-mail bblanc@bondnewyork.com or cell 609.468.3039 for a private viewing today or other great options in the neighborhood. Unbelievable space
221 E 88th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 2,180 sqft apartment in Canarsie, built in 1955. It last sold for $200,000 on Aug 2, 1991. More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2023 with an asking price of $2,300 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 30, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,320/month.

Home Details for 221 E 88th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable Ready

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1955Year Updated: 1955
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
DeckLawnPatio
Parking & Garage
Parking: On Street

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2000 sqft

Additional Information

On Site Laundry Available

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 30, 2023
Source: NY State MLS #11224155
ListingRemoved
Nov 15, 2023
Source: NY State MLS #11224155
Listed For Rent
$2,300
Jun 20, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,025
Apr 24, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$2,025
Aug 2, 1991
Source: N/A
Sold
$200,000

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

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Neighborhood Overview

Canarsie
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What Locals Say about Canarsie

At least 1283 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say car is needed

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say parking is easy

  • 42 % Say there are community events

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Trulia User
    "There are parks and playgrounds As well as schools here; proximity to highway provides convenient access to commuting and shopping "
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  • Kendrabroo
    "The many beautiful trees and close by shops."
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  • Trulia User
    "Back to school giveaway events at Seaview Park, Memorial Day marches, school events in the summer for residents. "
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  • Hopie Campbell
    "To what I experienced these people who I meet are friendly and amazing Transportation is an easy ride no hassle "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good place to live, a lot safer than it was 20 years ago, Canarsie just doesn’t have a variety in terms of food types"
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  • Nicholas John
    "You’ll like the long coty blocks, countless dong parks, architecture while taking walks with your furry best friend"
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  • Rose8mliance
    "It has a park where many people come from everywhere to entertain themselves. Some residents enjoy doing exercises during the sommer time and play games. All these hobbies made them happier and contribute to their health conditions."
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  • Meris322
    "Very friendly community, everything is near by, supermarket, laundry mats. Pharmacy and playground. Buss to the subway "
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  • Mellydu89
    "I live here and I’m so used to my area and I am OK with it 100%. I wish I was able to just buy a house here so bad."
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood has many bus routes running thru it and we have access to 3 subway lines. #2. #5 and the L Train. "
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  • Trulia User
    "If you can commute between 3AM to 7AM it isn’t bad. Any other time it’s a disaster. The belt turns into a disaster which turns rockaway into a disaster then effects all the other streets. If you don’t drive good, bus and train take longer and more more risky but still better than driving."
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighbors will look out for one another. The streetlights are very bright. The neighborhood has a fantastic park that has a great play area."
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  • Trulia User
    "Not bad place if it was for the drugs and all that gang nonsense. People seem to be shooting themselves left and right this year."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation and the commute is rough with a lot of people crowded on the buses and trains. The commuters are polite and say excuse me and pardon me. But, it still is hectic. That is Brooklyn, NY for you, busy and crowded."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s alright except when it gets hot and the young boys decide to start shooting. Once you hear the bullets start flying it over. Otherwise it an ok neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "I am not a parent but I heard that the public schools are above average. As far as,the neighborhood goes one should keep their children close to them."
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute is effective and reliable one can lays depend on public transportation you only have to be on time."
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  • Trulia User
    "Seeing other people walk there dogs or definitely meeting friendly neighbors , & being in a neighborhood that’s feels like a family "
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  • Trulia User
    "is near everything,transportation,shopping area and also lots of restaurants. this area is very useful if your trying to build anything,car, house,construction anything you can think of "
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute to get around isn’t that bad everything is within waking distance or very easy by bus or train"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many families in the area, great parks and great schools. The only issue I have is the loud music, sometimes it happens alot during the week."
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a two-way zone area which makes it easy for me to catch the bus or the train. There is a supermarket that provides many fruits/vegetables and other products. You can get good deals on hardware products and other household products. There are clothing stores as well that sell fine clothes and shoes. We have a health food store and a store that sells natural juices."
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  • Trulia User
    "Good. Could be a bit challenging on rush hour times. There are traffic cameras so there is hardly any speeding cars. Nice back yard bbqs "
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  • Trulia User
    "I enjoy Seaview park. A community park for everyone. Canarsie pier is also a joy. They have events for the children. you can fish and enjoy the fresh air and mingle with the neighbors. I enjoy the picnic area and playground."
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  • Trulia User
    "Poo is everywhere. Nit all owners clean after their pet’s poo. Great bargain for the money. Kids fell safe "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a very quite neighborhood all of the neighbors are very friendly as we all speak and communicate with each other and help when needed"
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood has community meetings, gathering and back to school give aways. It’s Mostly quiet with friendly working class families. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I'm not sure of the community events but the neighbourhood is safe and quiet. The people are very friendly."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a park and a lot of good schools. You are close to belt parkway allowing easy access to Queens and Mill Basin. Very easy to get around with a car. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s the last block of the street itself and there’s a huge park at the end of the block. Past that is a major Highway and past that, is a bay with just a strip of land before there’s the Atlantic Ocean. Does not feel crowded here and I wouldn’t mind having a boat to explore the local waters"
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  • Trulia User
    "Love this neighborhood , and I have live here for over 27 year.. the neighborhood has change a lot over the year. However, the people in the neighborhood look out for each other. "
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  • Trulia User
    "People walk their dogs all the time. Based on the area you may not have garbage cans since some parts are residential. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for more than 10 years. Neighborhood is quiet. Easy access to buses and trains. Also safe for outside recreational activities such as jogging and visiting parks."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood all my life. So, that’s 40+ years. Everybody is neighborly and watches each other’s house. We also help one another."
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  • Trulia User
    "Nothing. This place is a food dessert. People will block your driveway and the police will never respond. Garbage man chooses when the feel like picking up your garbage."
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  • Annette
    "People are not dog friendly and other dog owners don’t pick up after their dogs A park is close by that is convenient for a dog owners and walkers."
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  • Dexter G.
    "There are a good amount of playgrounds, quiet blocks, and kids. Very quiet at night and walkable during the day."
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  • Rsmdsobers
    "The area is relatively safe. The parks are safe and everyone is friendly m some parks are better maintained than others."
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  • Raul M.
    "You can take the dogs to Seaview park. there is also at least three veterinary doctors in canarsie. "
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  • Ramone D.
    "Canarsie Park. It’s huge and is great for dogs. We require more signs for owners to pick up after their dogs though "
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Frequently asked questions about 221 E 88th St

  • What is the price history for 221 E 88th St?
    221 E 88th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $200,000 in August 1991.
  • 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 $794K. That is up $26.67K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Canarsie neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Canarsie neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
  • Does 221 E 88th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 221 E 88th St in Brooklyn, NY has laundry facilities.
  • Does 221 E 88th St have parking?
    Yes, 221 E 88th St in Brooklyn, NY has on-site parking.

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