256 Ovington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209
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SOLD
JAN 9, 2026

256 Ovington Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209

Bay Ridge
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,000 sqft

$1,600,000

Last Sold: Jan 9, 2026
6% below list $1.7M
$533/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $8,950/mo*
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$1,600,000

Last Sold: Jan 9, 2026
6% below list $1.7M
$533/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $8,950/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,000 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Welcome to 256 Ovington Avenue
A Historic Brownstone in the heart of Bay Ridge
Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street, this spectacular 2-family home offers timeless charm and
beauty just steps from all the conveniences that Bay Ridge has to offer - shopping, nightlife,
cafes, restaurants, Owls head Park and the beautiful Shore Road Promenade to list a few!
Located on a historic block, this classic and elegant brownstone features a stately stone-framed
bowed entrance and ornate cornices that reflect its rich architectural heritage. All the original
detailing from 1899 has been beautifully preserved.
Spacious and inviting interiors, the ground level parlor floor boasts a formal living and dining
room, a full bathroom completed by a generous kitchen with sliding glass doors that lead into
the 1,200 square foot private backyard.
As you ascend up to the second level via a beautifully preserved, hand carved staircase, with its
original details and woodwork, you will find 3 bedrooms, a full bathroom and lots of windows and
closet space,
The third level features an updated two bedroom rental unit, offering excellent income potential
or flexible space for guests.
There is also a full basement for storage
Truly a rare find!
256 Ovington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,000 sqft multi-family in Bay Ridge, built in 1899. It last sold for $1,600,000 on Jan 9, 2026 (6% below the $1,699,999 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,604,700, with a rent estimate of $4,659/month.
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Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Yes
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$533/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 256 Ovington Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 12
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3000 Square Feet
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: OtherExterior: GardenGarden

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1899
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,699,999Price Per Sqft: $533/sqft

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: Bay Ridge

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3000 Square Feet

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Resale

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S1786400Listing Url

Additional Information

STREETEASY Property ID: 10042609STREETEASY Building ID: 213404
Last check for updates: about 20 hours ago
Listed by Maria Vlitas
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Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1786400

Price History for 256 Ovington Ave

DatePriceEventSource
01/09/2026$1,600,000Sold
BNYMLS #496132
09/30/2025$1,699,000PendingBNYMLS #496132
09/26/2025$1,699,000PendingToActiveBNYMLS #496132
09/25/2025$1,699,999ContingentStreetEasy #S1786400
08/22/2025$1,699,999Listed For SaleStreetEasy #S1786400

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$10,935
Assessment$1,360,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 256 Ovington Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
336 74th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.22
Multi-Family Home
$1,445,000
03/19/26
5
3
2,300
571 72nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.48
Multi-Family Home
$1,550,000
05/19/26
6
3
3,180
6640 Bergen Pl, Brooklyn, NY
0.34
Multi-Family Home
$1,999,000
05/13/26
6
3
3,321
58 71st Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.37
Multi-Family Home
$1,810,000
07/29/25
7
2
2,485

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Bay Ridge
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What Locals Say about Bay Ridge

At least 1010 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 48 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say car is needed

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

  • 21 % Say parking is easy

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    "Nice neighborhood, park, retail shops and restaurants and safe. Good travel options ferry, bus, subway"
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    "I feel safe this is a good community with great people. The neighborhood is very friendly and the area is very clean and nice. "
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    "The various food and restaurants people come her from all over just to eat delicious food plus the neighborhood is still safe "
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    "I’m familiar with the Naibor hood and it’s very people friendly . I used to live in this neighborhood and I loved it easy access to public transportation and grocery stores and restaurants."
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    "It is a good Neighbourhood And it’s safe for family too. they have many supermarkets and restaurant near the home."
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    "Good area and everything around me and neighborhood is nice and I used to live here and the street is clean "
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    "Like to clean the street after walking and don’t throw anything in the street , keep everything clean "
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    " Bay Ridge is a beautiful neighborhood to rise a family. There are beautiful parks restaurants clean and safe street and transportation ear by . "
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    "Bay Ridge has great public schools and lots of young families - it’s a great place to raise a family"
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  • Kayla King
    "We have an amazing block party each year. We also host and attended a lot of holiday events throughout the year hosted by neighbors. Greatest neighborhood I’ve ever lived in!"
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    "Night life is great, close to good restaurants, diverse, close shopping district, trains and buses are near, and people are great "
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    "I’ve lived here about a year. The neighborhood feels safe, close to the water and variety of restaurants in the area."
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    "Traumatic long slow unreliable convoluted exhausting frustrating and there’s also a bad parking situation. "
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    "No. Hard to walk them. Rules and fines for failure to scoop and bag poop. Not enough yard space and dogs have to worry about getting hurt by other animals. "
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    "I like this neighborhood it has everything near by and its very neighborly also its very calm and safe"
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    "Ok area. Close to public transportation. There are many areas that are mainly Latinos. There are nice parks and areas where you can access the ocean."
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    "Very safe. Very diverse. Lots of Arabs and Italian. Many nice restaurant. Nice ocean walk. Nice parks. Very kids friendly "
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    "My neighbor hood has the 68 police station, there’s a bi beautiful park down the block. There’s kids everywhere. People walking there dogs."
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    "It is clean and the other dog lovers are pretty awesome to be around. I think that there are a lot of parks. "
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    "Bay Ridge is a extremely safe and wonderful place to live. It has a great blend of ethnicities and amazing restaurants."
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    "A lot of Park areas. Near water. some dogs owners are not cleaning after their dogs Save area can walk 24/7 with the Dogs outside "
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    "R train and buses. Not bad, could be faster since these are the only options. Express bus is a good option but a bit too expensive"
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    "Very safe, schools are good. Great restaurants. They also have great 24 hour deli if your hungry in the middle of the night."
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    "I just love the diversity of this neighborhood and community. Lots of variety of cultures and foods and places of worship. "
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    "Lots of green places to walk, dog parks and other dog owners. Sometimes people can be better about cleaning up after their pets. "
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    "Friendly and very nice with good metro and parks good food and safe very awesome place to bike and walk"
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    "You can literally walk in any direction and find food, bars, and shopping. Quiet tree lined streets for families just starting."
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    "festivals and parades family friendly. lots of restaurants and pubs. self contained neighborhood. accessibility to nyc and other boroughs "
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    "there's a few dog runs and nice parks to take a stroll. people are friendly and courteous. there's a beautiful walk along the water where you can take your dog also on in the neighborhood. in general there are a lot of good people. "
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    "The local business district association sponsors 3rd & 5th Avenue Strolls, like block parties along the Avenue a few times a year.. Live music, foods, attractions/rides for kids."
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    "There are street festivals & walks on 3rd & 5th Avenues a few times each year, really brings out the neighborhood. "
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    "I live open streets, and there are a lot of good restaurants here. They also decorate the streets when there are festivals."
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    "There's a large dog park right by Dyker Beach golf course that's always busy with furry friends for your dog. "
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    "There is a methadone clinic & smack score house around 4ave/53rd street. Keep your kids away. The patrons wander the area, hand out in the subway station. "
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    "Safe neighborhood and lots of young families. Avenue has everything you need and great restaurants. No car needed! Parking is a challenge though."
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    "it's nice here, the parks are so nice for kids to play, clean, the Parks on shore road are nice, very nice."
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    "it's a very dog friendly area, people just need to be respectful and clean up after the animals they've agreed to take care of."
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