283 E 5th St #4A, Brooklyn, NY 11218
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283 E 5th St #4A
Brooklyn, NY 11218

Kensington
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,116 sqft
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,116 sqft

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
135 Ocean Pkwy #4M, Brooklyn, NY
0.11
Coop
$900,000
09/05/25
2
2
1,200
135 Ocean Pkwy #4M, Brooklyn, NY
0.11
Coop
$900,000
09/05/25
2
2
1,200
303 Beverly Rd #3H, Brooklyn, NY
0.18
Coop
$900,000
10/31/25
2
2
1,372
303 Beverley Rd #3H, Brooklyn, NY
0.20
Coop
$900,000
10/28/25
2
2
1,372
303 Beverly Rd #5H, Brooklyn, NY
0.18
Coop
$961,000
07/24/26
2
2
1,372
303 Beverley Rd #5H, Brooklyn, NY
0.20
Coop
$961,000
07/17/26
2
2
1,372
260 Ocean Pkwy #3C, Brooklyn, NY
0.20
Coop
$750,000
09/15/25
2
1
1,000
260 Ocean Pkwy #5J, Brooklyn, NY
0.20
Coop
$753,000
01/16/26
2
1
1,000
260 Ocean Pkwy #5J, Brooklyn, NY
0.20
Coop
$753,000
01/21/26
2
1
1,000
280 Ocean Pkwy #6C, Brooklyn, NY
0.24
Coop
$889,000
12/22/25
3
2
1,350

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
247 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.06
$2,293,100
6
2
3,000
Off Market
160 Ocean Pkwy #6C, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.04
$890,968
3
1
-
Recently Sold
251 E 5th St #2E, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.05
$1,025,000
3
2
1,328
Off Market
414 Albemarle Rd #2E, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.04
$750,000
3
1
-
For Sale
414 Albemarle Rd #1D, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.04
$500,000
1
1
780
For Sale
414 Albemarle Rd #5A, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.04
$509,250
1
1
850
Recently Sold
414 Albemarle Rd #3, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.04
$453,400
1
1
700
Off Market
150 Ocean Pkwy #1C, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.06
$875,000
2
2
1,005
Recently Sold
150 Ocean Pkwy #2D, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.06
$823,200
2
2
949
Off Market
150 Ocean Pkwy #4A, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.06
$788,300
2
2
949
Off Market
247 E 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.10
$2,394,100
9
3.5
3,432
Off Market
218 E 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.11
$2,007,600
6
2.5
-
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Coop
Year Built
1939
Living Area
1,116 sqft

About this House

Sun drenched Spacious 2 bed, 2 bath Pre-War, Art Deco Co-op in prime Kensington Location! This huge corner apartment is open and airy and has 2 king-size bedrooms making it easily convertible to a 3 bedroom. The spacious sunken living room features original herringbone floors and 11 foot ceilings which, creates a dramatic and inviting space and parquet floors and 9 foot ceilings throughout the rest of the apartment. With windows in every room, including both full sized bathrooms, and kitchen you will find calming views of sky and trees at every turn. The master bedroom can easily accommodate king sized furniture, and is complete with an en-suite full sized bathroom. The large 2nd bedroom can also be fitted with king size furniture and is adjacent to the 2nd full bath with tub. The expansive entry foyer is perfectly designed to allow additional usable living space. There is generous closet space, which includes a 7 foot entry closet in the foyer, a separate dining area that flows into the windowed kitchen and looks over the sunken living room. This beautiful, elevator building, is ideally located on the corner of quiet Albemarle Road and East 5th Street providing easy access to F/G trains at the Church Avenue express stop 3 blocks away or Ft. Hamilton Parkway 2 blocks away, local buses, and the express bus to Manhattan. Just 2 blocks to Greenwood Playground, Prospect Park, and the shops and restaurants of Ft. Hamilton Parkway such as Hamilton's, Steeplechase Coffee, Brancaccio's and more and just one block from all the shops on Church Ave. The Ocean Parkway bike path to Coney island is just a couple blocks away for a fun and easy bike ride to the beach. Impeccably maintained with a live-in super, the building has basement level common storage, bike storage and a central laundry room with card-operated machines. Cats are permitted, and dogs upon approval. The apartment needs renovation but is a bargain at this price.
283 E 5th St #4A, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,116 sqft coop in Kensington, built in 1939. It last sold for $716,000 on Dec 18, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,735/month.

Home Details for 283 E 5th St #4A

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1939
Property Type / Style
Property Type: CoopArchitecture: Other

Interior Features

Interior Details
Additional StorageNumber of Rooms: 6Storage
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Elevator

Additional Information

On Site Laundry Available

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 18, 2019
Source: StreetEasy #S1413718
Sold
$716,000
Sep 12, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$700,000
Jun 21, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$700,000

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

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What Locals Say about Kensington

At least 284 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 46 % Say there are community events

  • 44 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say car is needed

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

  • 29 % Say parking is easy

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  • Dxymdpb8nz
    "Farmer market every month or sometimes twice a month or twice a year , very beautiful park not far away "
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  • Christinelong620
    "We are very close to trains and buses. We can also walk or drive. Plan for anywhere between 30-60 min commute. "
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  • Dxymdpb8nz
    "There are beautiful park which is importante for families with kids Very pleasant and beautiful park"
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  • Fpaoselli
    "Family friendly neighborhood that is diverse. I feel safe here with my young child and have an amazing community of friends with children of a similar age."
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  • Mrsmaignan
    "Commuting is fine. Distance is 10 to 15 minutes to both train line. Grocery Stores are about 10 to 15 minutes also. Plenty of local Stores in the area ."
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  • Trulia User
    "Halloween parades. Fairs bring in rides for the kids close Cortelyou bet on the island to East 17 Street lotta fun"
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  • Trulia User
    "Every weekend there are events, especially for children; from neighborhood cleanups to story time. The sidewalks are wider than most places which makes outdoor dining and pop ups a fun addition and leave lots of room to walk."
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  • Trulia User
    "The small businesses and unique dining options make Flatbush special! Just love the options for shopping and eating."
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  • Trulia User
    "Lived here my whole life best kept secret in Brooklyn. Close to prospect park and 8 stops to city. Quite family area with good schools."
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for four years and I love this neighborhood and surround area in new York City. "
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  • Trulia User
    "my kids was born in Flatbush Ave.. never had a issue.. living.in Flatbush Ave . got many friends. lost.many friend's. from my at wtc.. so sad . besides that.no problems at all"
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  • Trulia User
    "I don't know. I don't go out often but it's a clean neighborhood. I guess everyone would like it here since everything is accessible. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Last stop in Brooklyn on express bus in Manhattan in 6 min. Safe clean happy area with walking distance to prospect park and horse stable. Lot of family’s, groceries near by and a lot of new restaurants. Parade grounds ball fields and soccer tennis courts walking access as well "
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  • Trulia User
    "All are not so bad, but this location little cleaned like others location in BROOKLYN, Borough park is very expenses location."
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  • Trulia User
    "Love the area safe and walk-in distance to prospect park. Express bus 1 stop to Manhattan. And F G train few blocks down "
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  • Trulia User
    "I live here over 10 years. Lovely, safe and friendly neighborhood. Everything is available in walking distance. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Crime and not that safe, schools are below average and not enough police especially during evening time "
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  • Brooklynjoe88
    "About an hour to get into Manhattan. The location is just far enough in Brooklyn where you can get a seat in the Am!"
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  • Chalisa.nixon5
    "The neighborhood is quiet and well kept for the most part, i live in the family shelter and what i do know is they should have more rental available for the single women in that shelter"
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  • Amna H.
    "its very safe and quiet. has a lot of stores around and good transportation. I would definitely recommend this neighborhood. "
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  • Matthewwels
    "Events in prospect park including celebrate Brooklyn and the skating rink and Smorgasburg. Haloween is great too."
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  • Junie F.
    "This is a friendly,family-oriented neighborhood with multiple parks shops and restaurants within walking distance. We’ve been living here for 4 years and would recommend this area to anyone looking for a place to raise a family. "
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  • Md M.
    "Diversity and safety. Public transportation, supermarket, hospital school is close. Bars and different cuisine around "
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  • Nesdesigns
    "Me as a dog owner like that I meet other dog owners, been here since 1996 and raised my 5 children as well schools are also great in this neighborhood. Recommend living in Kensington "
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  • Francescamaso
    "Plenty of families with young kids, playgrounds nearby, good schools, and close to the park. Neighborly and friendly neighborhood represented by many different ethnicities. "
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  • Tushar S.
    "Safe but some parts not so clean. Friendly and very convenient. Been here for 16 years. Very diverse neighborhood."
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  • Luna A.
    "I live here last 23 years. My all neighbor Behaviors is really good. School ,grocery. SHopping everything is excellent but I need more big house Bcz my kids are grown up now "
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  • Marvg99
    "Kensington has a lot to offers with a range of foreign products and its very safe. Also it is a very diverse neighborhood, everyone keep it nice and clean. "
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  • Saba M.
    "lots of modes of transportation.. many subway lines and bus routes. dont even need car for this neighborhood "
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  • Florent P.
    "East 4th street Halloween is quite a celebration each year and the proximity to Prospect Park makes this neighborhood very nice"
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  • Saba M.
    "absolutely love it. especially walking on ocean parkway with dogs.. as long as you clean up after your dogs.. no issue "
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  • Ella G.
    "There’s a really wide sidewalk great for taking walks, also it’s close to the park. Idk what else to write.."
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  • Babathebuilders
    "Working class and convince for travel and shopping l,save minimum crime or no crime great schools in neighborhoods "
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  • Adriana D.
    "It has a neighborhoody feel. People look out for one another. It’s not really unique but it’s what makes it great. "
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  • Fahriddin G.
    "Good place to live and good for kids and many more it good that’s all I can say i don’t know what else to say"
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  • CDS357
    "many families in the area, great restaurants, convenient public transportation options and feels safe."
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  • Michael M.
    "Area is boring and the corner of McDonald and Church needs some serious cleaning up. "
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  • Estiak
    "I like this neighborhood, this area has all kind of transportation facilities with tons of restaurants and deli grocery inclusive school, Bank, Post office and religious centers Thanks "
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  • Kimberlyragan
    "Unfortunately, many of the buildings do not allow dogs. But the area of Ocean Parkway has a great strip for dogs to walk along"
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  • Yim
    "No park in area to left your dogs run or exercise around in. Also lots of kids with roller around here."
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Frequently asked questions about 283 E 5th St #4A

  • What is the price history for 283 E 5th St #4A?
    283 E 5th St #4A in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $716,000 in December 2019.
  • 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 Kensington neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Kensington neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Kensington, Brooklyn.
  • Does 283 E 5th St #4A have air conditioning?
    Yes, 283 E 5th St #4A in Brooklyn, NY has air conditioning.
  • Does 283 E 5th St #4A have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 283 E 5th St #4A in Brooklyn, NY has laundry facilities.