511 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
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OFF MARKET

$2,348,500

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  • 8 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,500 sqft

511 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Bay Ridge
Est. Refi. Payment $13,908/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 28, 2025 for $2,275,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.35M
Since last month
Increased$5K (+0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$80K (+3.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$82K (+3.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +133% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$2.36M
August 2026$2.35M
July 2026$2.31M
June 2026$2.29M
May 2026$2.29M
March 2026$2.27M
February 2026$2.31M
January 2026$2.31M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
515 81st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.11
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$1,700,000
03/31/26
9
4
2,700
522 81st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.14
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$1,820,000
10/15/25
7
5
2,176
7725 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.14
Multi-Family Home
$1,850,000
10/06/25
6
2.5
2,668
518 81st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.14
Multi-Family Home
$1,550,000
01/22/26
6
2.5
2,336
8301 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.24
Multi-Family Home
$1,920,000
06/01/26
6
3
5,200
456 82nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.18
Multi-Family Home
$1,750,000
10/21/25
5
3
2,280
419 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.30
Multi-Family Home
$1,795,000
11/24/25
6
2
3,600
259 80th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.36
Multi-Family Home
$1,825,000
03/23/26
7
3
2,739
624 68th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.51
Multi-Family Home
$1,980,000
08/14/26
6
4
2,590

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
530 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.05
$1,763,900
8
3
3,030
Off Market
517 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.01
$1,980,000
6
3
2,480
For Sale
542 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.04
$1,560,000
4
3.5
2,500
Recently Sold
7907 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.03
$1,999,000
4
2.5
3,135
For Sale
530 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.02
$1,359,800
3
1.5
1,632
Off Market
7917 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.05
$1,929,800
Studio
1.5
3,990
Off Market
524 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.02
$1,383,500
3
3
-
Off Market
509 80th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.06
$1,575,000
4
2
2,304
For Sale
7823 5th Ave #1, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.01
$4,399,999
15
15
14,074
For Sale
556 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
0.08
$1,521,100
Studio
3
2,400
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1925
3,500 sqft
$671/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Private driveHigh ceilingsWalk in closetFresh paintTile floorsUpdated kitchen
Bay Ridge-Super rare 4 family (formally a two family but legally converted in 1994-see picture of certificate of occupancy in photos) with 8' PRIVATE DRIVE + 2 CAR GARAGE!!!, over 3500 of finished square feet, 19 total rooms, 9 bedrooms, 4 full baths, Top Floor-7 Rooms, 4 Bedrooms, full bathroom, high ceilings, updated kitchen, fresh paint, washer/dryer hookups, rear fire escape, open porch in front & rear, First Floor-6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, full bathroom, parquet floors throughout, yard access, Basement-two separate 1 bedroom apartments-each one has a walk in closet, full bath, tile floors, high ceilings and windows and each with its own entrance, **FULL POSSESSION AT CLOSING**, potential monthly rents would top $10,000, great location, steps to 5th Avenue and the best shopping, schools and transportation, don't let this one pass you by, owner will listen to all offers, perfect 1031 exchange property, House Size 20'x62', 28'x100', Year Built 1925, Taxes $11,315, **some photos have been virtually staged**
511 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is a 8 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,500 sqft multi-family in Bay Ridge, built in 1925. It last sold for the $2,275,000 asking price on Aug 28, 2025. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2020 with an asking price of $1,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 25, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,348,500, with a rent estimate of $3,115/month.
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Anthony Mussolino, (917) 439-8909
Ben Bay Realty Co of Bay Ridge
Source: BNYMLS, MLS#490256

Home Details for 511 79th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 19
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 8Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3500 Square FeetFoundation Area: 1240
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove, Gas Water HeaterLaundry: Laundry AreaRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Steam/RadiatorHas CoolingHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Parquet, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood, Parquet, Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: FlatPatio / Porch: TerraceFencing: FullFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 5Parking: Private Drive,5 Spaces,Detached Garage,Garage Door Opener
Frontage
Not on Waterfront

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 42

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Building: NONEConstruction Materials: BrickAttached To Another Structure

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,275,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: Brooklyn

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3500 Square Feet

Community

Number Of Vacant Units: 4Units in Building: 4

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2800 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Arm's Length

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 490256

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 28, 2025
Source: BNYMLS #490256
Sold
$2,275,000
May 14, 2025
Source: StreetEasy #S1761991
Contingent
$2,399,000
May 14, 2025
Source: BNYMLS #490256
Pending
$2,399,000
Apr 3, 2025
Source: BNYMLS #490256
Listed For Sale
$2,399,000
Feb 25, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved

Market trends in Bay Ridge

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$893K
$307KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$627
$48MoM
Available listings
175
11MoM

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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  • 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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    "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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  • 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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    "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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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 511 79th St

  • What is 511 79th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 511 79th St in Brooklyn, NY is $2,348,500.
  • What is the price history for 511 79th St?
    511 79th St in Brooklyn, NY last sold for $2,275,000 in August 2025.
  • 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 $893K. That is up $307K from the prior month.
  • Does 511 79th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 511 79th St in Brooklyn, NY has air conditioning.
  • Does 511 79th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 511 79th St in Brooklyn, NY has laundry facilities.

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