517 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
FOR SALE

517 79th St
Brooklyn, NY 11209

Bay Ridge
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,480 sqft

$1,988,000

Original price: $2,295,000
Est. Mortgage $10,153/mo*
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$1,988,000

Original price: $2,295,000
Est. Mortgage $10,153/mo*
Get Pre-Qualified
6 Beds
3 Baths
2,480 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Prime Bay Ridge – All-Brick Semi-Detached 2-Family Home

Don’t miss this beautifully renovated, move-in-ready 2-family residence in the heart of Bay Ridge! This all-brick semi-detached home features a desirable 3-over-3 layout, with each apartment offering 3 bedrooms, a spacious living room, and a formal dining room. The second-floor unit includes its own private balcony, perfect for enjoying fresh air and neighborhood views. A full finished basement and shared driveway add even more value and convenience.

Sitting on a 24x100 lot with a 20x62 building size, the property provides generous living space and outstanding investment potential—ideal for both investors and end-users seeking passive income.

Located in one of Bay Ridge’s most sought-after sections, this home places you close to everything the area is known for—tree-lined streets, top-rated restaurants, cafés, boutique shops, parks, and scenic waterfront pathways. With convenient access to multiple transportation options, commuting throughout Brooklyn and into Manhattan is effortless. Enjoy the perfect blend of residential charm and urban convenience that makes Bay Ridge so desirable.
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Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Yes
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$802
Listed
168 days ago
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listing by: Ben Bay Realty Co. of Bay Ridge, (917) 348-3199
Joseph Znak
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1800995

Home Details for 517 79th St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 12
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2480 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer/DryerDishwasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: OtherExterior: Courtyard, Balcony
Parking & Garage
Has a GarageParking: Garage

Days on Market

Days on Market: 168

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,988,000Price Per Sqft: $802

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: Bay Ridge

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: S1800995

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2480 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Resale

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S1800995Listing Url

Additional Information

STREETEASY Property ID: 264888STREETEASY Building ID: 217494

Price History for 517 79th St

DatePriceEventSource
02/18/2026$1,988,000PriceChange
StreetEasy #S1800995
11/19/2025$2,295,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy #S1800995
10/01/2025$2,295,000ListingRemovedBNYMLS #493814
06/27/2025$2,295,000Listed For SaleBNYMLS #493814
12/08/2015$3,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/05/2015$3,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/02/2015$3,200Listed For RentAgent Provided
06/28/2007$895,000Sold
N/A
02/15/2007$650,000Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$10,835
Assessment$1,337,000
Home facts updated by county records

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Neighborhood Overview

Bay Ridge
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What Locals Say about Bay Ridge

At least 1005 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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  • 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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    "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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  • 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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    "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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    "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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  • 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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    "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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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Great for families, many parks, schools, restaurants and cultures. Many activities for families to get involved in. Very expensive housing unfortunately. "
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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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Joseph Znak, Ben Bay Realty Co. of Bay Ridge, (917) 348-3199
517 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is a 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,480 sqft multi-family built in 1925. 517 79th St is located in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by StreetEasy on Nov 19, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# S1800995.