26 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
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OFF MARKET

$1,588,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 28, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,600 sqft
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,600 sqft

26 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Bay Ridge

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
1,600 sqft
Price/Sqft
$993

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 26 79th St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Elegant Fully Renovated Bay Ridge Home for Rent

Rare opportunity to rent a beautifully renovated, fully detached one-family home in prime Bay Ridge, just moments from Shore Road. Offering exceptional space, privacy, and high-end finishes, this residence is truly one of a kind.

The main level welcomes you with a sun-filled foyer, spacious living room with a gas fireplace, elegant formal dining room, and a stunning chef's kitchen featuring quartz countertops, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, dishwasher, custom cabinetry, and beautiful finishes. A convenient powder room completes the first floor.

Upstairs are three generously sized bedrooms. The primary bedroom features two large closets and its own gas fireplace, while the second bedroom includes a unique loftperfect for a home office, library, or reading area. The spa-inspired full bathroom features an oversized walk-in shower and freestanding soaking tub.

The fully finished lower level offers additional living and entertaining space, a beautifully tiled full bathroom, and a washer and dryer.

Enjoy a private backyard perfect for entertaining and outdoor dining, along with the rare convenience of a private garage. Additional features include hardwood floors throughout and a two-zone central air conditioning system.

Ideally located near Shore Road with convenient access to the R train at 77th Street, X27/X37 express buses to Manhattan, local buses, shopping, dining, parks, and everything Bay Ridge has to offer.

A rare Bay Ridge rental offering the space and privacy of a private home with modern luxury and exceptional convenience.
26 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,600 sqft single-family home in Bay Ridge. It last sold for $947,000 on Oct 7, 2016 (14,469% above the $6,500 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2026 with an asking price of $6,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 25, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,588,000, with a rent estimate of $6,224/month.

Home Details for 26 79th St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central, FireplaceAir ConditioningCooling System: Air Conditioner, Central AirHeating Fuel: Central
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: Sep 1st

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Garden

Comparable Sales for 26 79th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
44 72nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.34
Single-Family Home
$998,000
03/24/26
3
2.5
1,160 sqft
7602 Narrows Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,725,000
12/12/25
3
3.5
1,800 sqft
7607 Colonial Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,599,000
08/24/26
3
2
1,792 sqft
31 80th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.02
Single-Family Home
$2,810,000
02/05/26
3
3
2,650 sqft
35 87th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.42
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
11/06/25
3
3
1,564 sqft
7007 Narrows Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.49
Single-Family Home
$1,285,000
12/15/25
3
2.5
1,900 sqft
150 73rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,210,000
12/11/25
3
1.5
1,264 sqft
110 82nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,825,000
02/27/26
4
3
2,426 sqft
137 82nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,999,999
06/17/26
3
2.5
2,729 sqft
8016 Colonial Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.20
Single-Family Home
$2,000,000
10/08/25
5
2.5
2,302 sqft

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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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  • Kathleenfink
    "Nice neighborhood, park, retail shops and restaurants and safe. Good travel options ferry, bus, subway"
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  • Carmen Gonzalez
    "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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  • Rositsa.tatsi
    "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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  • Litoling
    "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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  • Z.ramaz
    "The best neighborhood in the world! We love living here. There are parks with amazing views, and very yummy restaurants."
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  • Emamocani
    "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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  • Shaimaa Aboelazm
    "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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  • Shaimaa Aboelazm
    "Like to clean the street after walking and don’t throw anything in the street , keep everything clean "
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  • Z.ramaz
    "I lived here for 10 years and I love you. I love this Neighbourhood. This is one of the best neighborhoods in New York City, actually in the world."
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  • Gustavo Benito
    " 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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  • Veronica.a.sanjines
    "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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  • Muntasur ali
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "Traumatic long slow unreliable convoluted exhausting frustrating and there’s also a bad parking situation. "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "Very safe. Very diverse. Lots of Arabs and Italian. Many nice restaurant. Nice ocean walk. Nice parks. Very kids friendly "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "Friendly and very nice with good metro and parks good food and safe very awesome place to bike and walk"
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "festivals and parades family friendly. lots of restaurants and pubs. self contained neighborhood. accessibility to nyc and other boroughs "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "There are street festivals & walks on 3rd & 5th Avenues a few times each year, really brings out the neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great and easily accessible community that is close to literally everything in NYC. If this area wasn’t as expensive it would be much easier to make my choice about where to buy a. House "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 25, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$6,500
Aug 14, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$6,500
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Oct 8, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,199,000
Oct 7, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$947,000

Frequently asked questions about 26 79th St

  • What is 26 79th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 26 79th St in Brooklyn, NY is $1,588,000.
  • What is the price history for 26 79th St?
    26 79th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $947,000 in October 2016.
  • 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 $586K.
  • Does 26 79th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 26 79th St in Brooklyn, NY has air conditioning.

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