488 E 98th St, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Roof
Hallway
OFF MARKET

488 E 98th St
Brooklyn, NY 11212

Brownsville
  • 9 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 5,138 sqft

$1,417,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,984/mo*
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$1,417,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,984/mo*
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9 Beds
6 Baths
5,138 sqft

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
Multi-Family
Year Built
1930
Living Area
5,138 sqft
Price/Sqft
$276
Parking
Garage

About this House

4 RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS + 1 COMMERCIAL SPACE (Take Out Restaurant).
*GREAT Rent Roll* *Mixed Use Building*
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1 *4 bdrm Apt (2nd Fl)
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1 * 2 bdrm Apt (2nd Fl)
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1 * 2 bdrm Apt (1st Fl)
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1 * 1 bdrm Apt (1st Fl)

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HOT PROPERTY! - Huge Full Basement. Roof in good condition. Recent Boiler (2014)
NEW GAS supply lines.
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4 Car Detached Garage (or Storage) in rear.
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Located within a short walking distance in this UP AND COMING area - Post Office, Brookdale Hospital, Saratoga Ave Station (2,3,4), LOTS of shopping.

Separate Gas (for cooking) and Electric meters for each unit.
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488 E 98th St, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is a 9 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 5,138 sqft multi-family in Brownsville, built in 1930. It last sold for $1,092,065 on Sep 8, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,417,800, with a rent estimate of $3,143/month.

Home Details for 488 E 98th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAdditional StorageNumber of Rooms: 24Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Library, Mud Room, Office, Pantry, Recreation Room, WorkshopStorageCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Radiant, GasHeating Fuel: Radiant
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Brick, Cement ConcretePatioSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 5Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street, On Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930Year Updated: 1986
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Contemporary

Community

Units in Building: 5

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2498 sqft

Price History for 488 E 98th St

DatePriceEventSource
03/04/2023ListingRemovedN/A
03/04/2023$1,550,000PendingN/A
01/15/2023$1,550,000PriceChange
N/A
11/16/2022$1,450,000Listed For SaleN/A
09/08/2022$1,092,065Sold
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06/08/2022$1,285,000PriceChange
N/A
05/12/2022$1,290,000PriceChange
N/A
05/05/2022$1,350,000PriceChange
N/A
04/01/2022$1,300,000Listed For SaleN/A
11/04/2009$100Sold
N/A
11/22/2000$240,500Sold
N/A

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$12,566
Assessment$389,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 488 E 98th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2304 Strauss Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.05
Multi-Family Home
$1,081,500
03/04/26
7
4
3,198
533 E 96th Street #4, Brooklyn, NY
0.11
Multi-Family Home
$1,100,000
06/29/26
8
4
3,280
2230 Strauss Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.17
Multi-Family Home
$999,000
09/19/25
10
4
3,198
409 E 96th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.18
Multi-Family Home
$715,000
11/06/25
7
5
3,198
1041 Thomas S Boyland St, Brooklyn, NY
0.28
Multi-Family Home
$1,050,000
02/18/26
8
4
3,198
371 E 95th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Multi-Family Home
$1,285,000
12/01/25
7
5
3,198
309 Rockaway Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY
0.32
Multi-Family Home
$1,125,000
10/20/25
7
4
3,198
407 E 93rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.31
Multi-Family Home
$999,000
02/26/26
7
4
3,424
663 E 94th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.33
Multi-Family Home
$1,110,000
08/12/25
7
4
2,800
432 Amboy Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.22
Multi-Family Home
$950,000
09/22/25
6
3
3,198

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Brownsville
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What Locals Say about Brownsville

At least 781 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 71 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 51 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 48 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say car is needed

  • 43 % Say there are community events

  • 38 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 34 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 30 % Say parking is easy

  • 29 % Say it's quiet

  • 24 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Yerismith21
    "Block parties and the park is lively at spring and summer time. The trains are easily accessible and the public transportation as a whole is dependable and not limited. The Caribbean culture is everywhere so good food and music all around"
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  • Lawrence Darnell
    "School concerts and street fairs. As well as the Labor Day parade is only a few streets away from the parade route."
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  • Kaleem Morrison
    "Giving back organizations & The People in the neighborhood are very friendly they look out for each other "
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  • Kong
    "One of the most dangerous places to live surrounded by public housing, gangs, drugs, unhealthy restaurants without culture. Highest murder rates in the city. "
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  • Rhayana Francis
    "You see people walking their dogs with no leash and don’t clean up after them most times. I think more doggy poop bins should be near by. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Rules to living in East Flatbush; 1) Learn the Alternate Side Parking Rules, 2) If you don’t find parking on the street by 5PM, then you’ll have to look 5AM, 3) There’s a lot of working families that are predominantly immigrants so respect everyone’s culture, and 4) Get used to house parties and loud music on the weekends, and especially around Labor Day Weekend."
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  • Trulia User
    "I move here from East New York, Brooklyn at 8-9 years old then everyone treated me as a family member born there but I wasn’t born here , I was raised here here even when I move to the Bronx I was coming out here everyday after school or for work .. and it’s a mixed culture neighborhood with unity and love for each other ."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great commute to the city. Not far from buses and train stations. I commute daily from east Flatbush to lower Manhattan on a daily basis to go back and forth from work to home. My children also commute back and forth on the trains and buses to get to school, activities and even on the weekends to spend time with tripwire families. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s not too bad. Living in East Flatbush has its challenging moments nut over all the public transportation in this area is really accessible. It takes me about 40 minutes to get back and forth to work "
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  • Trulia User
    "Love it. It feels like a secret place in Brooklyn. I have my own drive way so I’m good. Nice people "
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  • Trulia User
    "great parks,and good schools ,everything is close by. laundromat, deli's, shopping stores, library transportation! "
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  • Trulia User
    "I would like a dog park built somewhere cause my kids love playing with cool dogs. It's very crafty for dogs to enjoy living in the neighborhood where we live.."
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  • Trulia User
    "There plenty of space on the sidewalks to walk with your dogs without getting in other peoples way. "
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    "I’ve lived in this area for 7 years people are nice, area is clean, most of the citizens don’t pick up after their dogs, lots of kids in the park and the hospital is good "
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  • Trulia User
    "Needs improvement, Still effected by red lining and disenfranchisement. There are no close activities for kids and not many healthy food options "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many shops and retail stores. it can get quite busy on the weekends but is overall a nice place to live in. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s not unique but it’s convenient for everyday shopping and transportation . The buses are near by."
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  • Trulia User
    "Too much to list summer time and spring is good times it’s a diverse area and different cultures Resturant and events and we have the kings theater! "
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  • Trulia User
    "the bus and train always running noise and there are a lot of beautiful people that live around here "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of dogs in the neighborhood that you see while you are walking around. The dogs are on leashes "
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  • Trulia User
    "Definitely dog friendly. I see them every day over here. And yes people do clean up after them. People in the area are comfortable around dogs."
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  • Trulia User
    "Brownsville/East New York is Changing for the better!!! Buyers are now realizing that you can buy a big, beautiful older home, usually with parking, driveway/garage and still be close to the 3/4 train for easy access to north Brooklyn or Manhattan. Many of the homes also have balconies, rare finds in Brooklyn. I live in Manhattan for years and decided to buy a home here. I highly recommend looking in Brownsville/ENY area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Brownsville and East New York has some big, old beautiful townhouses. The neighborhood is still affordable compared to the rest of Brooklyn but it is quickly changing. If you are looking to beat the gentrification rush then it’s really worth it"
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  • Trulia User
    "Good place to live. Convenient to travel to any part of the City. Culturally diverse and sometimes very loud"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s ok not a Bad neighborhood it’s clean animal friendly neighborhoodThe neighborhood is OK for animals and pets there’s no problems"
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  • Trulia User
    "Noisy and crowded during the day. Many people are not friendly and mind their business. Hospital is very close and 2 urgent care facilities are near by"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lived here for 19 years and it’s a comfortable place to live. The schools and parks are great the bus and train are convenient "
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  • Trulia User
    "They like that they don’t enforce picking up after their dogs, so they usually leave their dog’s poop lingering "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for 15 years and you can be into Manhattan within 30 minutes. That is great and convenient."
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  • Trulia User
    "None. It is not safe here. Shooting in the daylight. Any street function always turn violent. Not safe"
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  • Trulia User
    "I live there but don’t hang out around hear that my way really don’t like the area . Shopping is ok personality’s are not positive for all "
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy access to public transportation. Plenty of supermarkets and green groceries shops. It’s called little Caribbean city with many Caribbean restaurants ."
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  • Chrissy S.
    "The bus is right at the corner. You have the option of catching 3 buses depending on the direction you walk in."
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  • Chantelle E.
    "This neighborhood is like a family we have each other’s backs no matter what. There’s parks and schools and plenty of stores "
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  • Frazrcharlene
    "the shops the cultures the easy access to public transportation the quiet nights the schools and churches are welcoming "
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  • Julius C.
    "It’s noisy at night. To much people hanging out on the street. There’s lots of trash on the street corners"
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  • Medina R.
    "its alot of pedophiles in Brownsville so keep your kids in site at all times. and alot of shootings in broad day light."
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  • Nathalia S.
    "The block parties are pretty popular when they used to be done. But you do see a lot of gatherings and people coming together "
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  • Mrsjustbizz
    "There are tons of community programs for local children, but communuty/residents do not want to look into them. These programs will help keep these children off the street!"
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  • Themack223
    "The neighborhood is very dangerous, but when you get to know the people in the neighborhood you’ll be ok."
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Frequently asked questions about 488 E 98th St

  • What is 488 E 98th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 488 E 98th St in Brooklyn, NY is $1,417,800.
  • What is the price history for 488 E 98th St?
    488 E 98th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $1,092,065 in September 2022.
  • 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 $767K. That is up $4.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 488 E 98th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 488 E 98th St in Brooklyn, NY has laundry facilities.