279 3rd Ave #2, Brooklyn, NY 11215
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OFF MARKET

279 3rd Ave #2
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Gowanus
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 800 sqft
2 Beds
1 Bath
800 sqft

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
687 Sackett St, Brooklyn, NY
0.24
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$2,325,000
01/14/26
2
1
2,793
666 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
0.36
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$1,900,000
01/07/26
2
1
3,780
286 7th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
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$910,000
02/27/26
2
1
2,700
29 2nd Pl, Brooklyn, NY
0.77
Apartment
$5,500,000
10/10/25
2
1
1,600
823 Union St, Brooklyn, NY
0.51
Apartment
$3,000,000
03/25/26
3
1
2,736
142 Nelson St, Brooklyn, NY
0.74
Apartment
$2,730,000
09/30/25
1
1
950
178 Sackett St, Brooklyn, NY
0.92
Apartment
$3,175,000
01/07/26
2
1
600
95 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.45
Apartment
$2,655,000
01/23/26
1
1
3,481
468 5th St #4, Brooklyn, NY
0.63
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$1,400,000
05/12/26
3
2
1,086
916 Union St #2A, Brooklyn, NY
0.83
Apartment
$850,000
11/13/25
1
1
725
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
304 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.06
$2,566,100
4
2
-
Off Market
461 Carroll St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.05
$2,760,600
2
2
1,927
Off Market
455 Carroll St #2A, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.06
$990,900
1
1
751
Off Market
511 President St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.05
$1,913,900
9
3
3,240
Off Market
507 President St #3-R, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.05
$736,200
1
1
-
Off Market
507 President St #3L, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.05
$777,000
1
1
-
Off Market
13 Denton Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.10
$1,670,000
3
2.5
1,748
Recently Sold
19 Denton Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.11
$2,390,700
6
5
3,105
Off Market
590 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.08
$4,500,000
-
-
1,127
Recently Sold
254 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.11
$3,250,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
252 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.11
$3,850,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
253 4th Ave #11B, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.15
$1,570,800
2
2
-
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Year Built
1931
Living Area
800 sqft
Parking
None

About this House

renovated apartment with bright light! Live near Prospect Park with quick access to Manhattan!
With windows on both ends of the apartment, this space offers tons of good light from morning till night and features perfectly maintained new hardwood floors. The eat-in kitchen has new cabinetry and appliances. The entire open living space has clean, recessed lighting. Hardwood floors throughout, tiled bathroom is spacious and bright. This apartment is on the 2nd floor and is well managed by the landlord, who attends to all building needs. Cold water are included with rent; tenant pays for heat, electricity and gas for the stove.
Move in costs are first month, one month security.

Cats only are permitted; this is a no-smoking building.

One block from the R Train at Union St and a quick stop to Atlantic Ave/Barclay's Center for connections to the 2/3/4/5/B/D/N/Q/LIRR.

A few blocks away this location has access to Prospect Park, Brooklyn Boulders (rock climbing!) Ample Hills Creamery, Littleneck and other great restaurants, The Bell House, Union Hall, The Royal Palms Shuffleboard, Park Slope Food Coop, Whole Foods and multiple artist's studio spaces.

Contact Listing Agent for scheduled direct showings.
279 3rd Ave #2, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 800 sqft apartment in Gowanus, built in 1931. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2021 with an asking price of $2,700 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 13, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $4,580/month.

Home Details for 279 3rd Ave #2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1931
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: None

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 13, 2021
Source: StreetEasy
ListingRemoved
May 4, 2021
Source: StreetEasy
PriceChange
$2,350
Price decreased by 6%
Apr 24, 2021
Source: StreetEasy
PriceChange
$2,500
Price decreased by 1%
Apr 17, 2021
Source: StreetEasy
PriceChange
$2,525
Price decreased by 2%
Apr 3, 2021
Source: StreetEasy
PriceChange
$2,575
Price decreased by 5%

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

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Gowanus
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What Locals Say about Gowanus

At least 195 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 95 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 85 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 79 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 57 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 55 % Say there are community events

  • 42 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 41 % Say it's quiet

  • 29 % Say parking is easy

  • 28 % Say there's wildlife

  • 26 % Say car is needed

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Tnicole225
    "There are a lot of parks and many young children in the area. It is a decent area for kids, although it is urban. "
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  • Trulia User
    "this is a pet friendly area. So many people and businesses enjoy our furry family members and encourage inciting tactics like water bowls outside stores. "
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  • Steve S.
    " it has the right amount of entertainment, dining, nightlife and family friendly. I never feel unsafe here. I love it. "
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  • Sarah.statz
    "Good. Sometimes the F train is really packed. Overall it is not too bad generally but when it is bad it’s really bad. "
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  • Rickfinch33
    "Good public transportation is available - though slow on the N and R lines. Travel to midtown is 45 mins. Can be a bit more on weekends and Late at night "
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  • Erin.turner
    "This area feels very safe and is extremely well kept. I would enjoy taking kids or my family here to show them around"
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  • Maeen A.
    "Park slope is very nice place to live , it has great schools nearby easy for the kids to go to, it also has good public park , I always take my son there every Sunday to practice with him soccerball. "
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  • Jaime.n.stanley
    "This is a happy up and coming area with great train access and new restaurants everyday. I love living here. "
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  • Kaitlynsnipes
    "I drive around the area, sometimes it can get congested or backed up but it’s usually a decent commute. "
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  • Haggarty_john
    "Perfect for dogs. People walking their dogs all the time. A few dog parks within a short drive. All of our neighbors have dogs"
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  • Tnicole225
    "I have lived in this area for the past 7 years and I think it’s pretty cool. Easy walk to shopping, restaurants and subway."
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  • Melissa p. m.
    "It’s super hip. There are lots of cool spots in the neighborhood- for lots of different groups. Great restaurants and a cool vibe. Shopping is easy and the subways are close by. "
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  • Mattleaney
    "2 years love it, would like to buy here. Great schools and shops. Court street is great. Park is a bit far but a nice walk. "
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  • Msjonesnyc
    "Nonstop construction, cutting down of trees for hotels, overcrowded grocery stores, consistently riding rent rates year after year"
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Frequently asked questions about 279 3rd Ave #2

  • 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 Gowanus neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Gowanus neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Gowanus, Brooklyn.
  • What are the closest schools to 279 3rd Ave #2?
    The closest schools to 279 3rd Ave #2 in Brooklyn, NY are Brooklyn High School of the Arts (rated 6/10), Maurice Sendak Community School (Elementary, rated 7/10), Ms 51 William Alexander (Middle, rated 6/10).

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