536 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
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OFF MARKET

536 E 81st St
Brooklyn, NY 11236

Canarsie
  • 7 Beds
  • 4 Baths

$554,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,152/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$554,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,152/mo*
Refinance Your Home
7 Beds
4 Baths

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This spacious and well-maintained multi-family home offers a total of 7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, perfect for large families or investors looking for rental income potential. Located in a prime area, the property features a 20x60 building on a 28x100 lot, with a private driveway for added convenience. Unit Breakdown: Level 1: 1 bedroom and 1 full bath, ideal for guests or additional space. Level 2 & 3: A generous 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath layout on each floor, providing ample space and comfort for large families or multiple tenants. The property is fully constructed with all brick for durability and classic appeal. A private driveway ensures easy off-street parking, and the home’s semi-attached design provides additional privacy while still being part of a vibrant community. Located in a vibrant and accessible part of Brooklyn, for both convenience and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to public transportation, with nearby bus routes and the 2/5 subway lines, making commuting a breeze. The home is also just a short distance from key shopping areas, restaurants, and parks, offering plenty of recreational opportunities and everyday conveniences. You'll find a variety of local schools, medical centers, and cultural attractions nearby, as well as quick access to major roadways like the Belt Parkway. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly neighborhood with nearby schools or a location that’s perfect for a daily commute, this area has it all.
536 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is a 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom multi-family in Canarsie, built in 1965. It last sold for the $1,100,000 asking price on Jul 25, 2025. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2014 with an asking price of $1,895 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 21, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $554,700, with a rent estimate of $3,139/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 536 E 81st St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: None
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 7Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Foundation Area: 1200
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Hot Water Coil in BoilerDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Steam/RadiatorHas CoolingAir Conditioning: A/C UnitHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Gas & Electric
Electric: 110 V
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: FlatPatio / Porch: TerraceFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Private Drive,2 Spaces

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 128

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1965
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Building: NONEConstruction Materials: BrickAttached To Another Structure

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,100,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: Brooklyn

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2800 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Arm's Length

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 488139
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Alla Reuben, (929) 402-4911
RE/MAX Edge
Albert Taye, (917) 592-1281
RE/MAX Edge
Source: BNYMLS, MLS#488139

Price History for 536 E 81st St

DatePriceEventSource
07/25/2025$1,100,000Sold
BNYMLS #488139
07/02/2025$1,100,000PendingBNYMLS #488139
12/19/2024$1,100,000Listed For SaleBNYMLS #488139
06/21/2014$1,895ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/26/2014$1,895Listed For RentAgent Provided
04/25/2014$1,895ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/12/2013$1,895PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/30/2013$1,695PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/27/2013$1,895Listed For RentAgent Provided

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$10,209
Assessment$733,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 536 E 81st St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
586 E 81st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.08
Multi-Family Home
$999,999
02/19/26
7
4
3,300
732 E 82nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.32
Multi-Family Home
$1,075,000
06/12/26
6
3.5
2,760
683 E 59th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.24
Multi-Family Home
$990,000
02/24/26
6
4.5
2,700
708 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.32
Multi-Family Home
$850,000
03/30/26
6
3
1,680
655 E 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.31
Multi-Family Home
$905,000
01/08/26
4
3
1,864
5531 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY
0.51
Multi-Family Home
$965,000
03/03/26
5
3
2,214

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Canarsie
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What Locals Say about Canarsie

At least 1283 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say car is needed

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say parking is easy

  • 42 % Say there are community events

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Trulia User
    "Back to school giveaway events at Seaview Park, Memorial Day marches, school events in the summer for residents. "
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  • Hopie Campbell
    "To what I experienced these people who I meet are friendly and amazing Transportation is an easy ride no hassle "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good place to live, a lot safer than it was 20 years ago, Canarsie just doesn’t have a variety in terms of food types"
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  • Nicholas John
    "You’ll like the long coty blocks, countless dong parks, architecture while taking walks with your furry best friend"
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  • Rose8mliance
    "It has a park where many people come from everywhere to entertain themselves. Some residents enjoy doing exercises during the sommer time and play games. All these hobbies made them happier and contribute to their health conditions."
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  • Meris322
    "Very friendly community, everything is near by, supermarket, laundry mats. Pharmacy and playground. Buss to the subway "
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  • Mellydu89
    "I live here and I’m so used to my area and I am OK with it 100%. I wish I was able to just buy a house here so bad."
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood has many bus routes running thru it and we have access to 3 subway lines. #2. #5 and the L Train. "
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  • Trulia User
    "If you can commute between 3AM to 7AM it isn’t bad. Any other time it’s a disaster. The belt turns into a disaster which turns rockaway into a disaster then effects all the other streets. If you don’t drive good, bus and train take longer and more more risky but still better than driving."
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighbors will look out for one another. The streetlights are very bright. The neighborhood has a fantastic park that has a great play area."
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  • Trulia User
    "Not bad place if it was for the drugs and all that gang nonsense. People seem to be shooting themselves left and right this year."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation and the commute is rough with a lot of people crowded on the buses and trains. The commuters are polite and say excuse me and pardon me. But, it still is hectic. That is Brooklyn, NY for you, busy and crowded."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s alright except when it gets hot and the young boys decide to start shooting. Once you hear the bullets start flying it over. Otherwise it an ok neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "I am not a parent but I heard that the public schools are above average. As far as,the neighborhood goes one should keep their children close to them."
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute is effective and reliable one can lays depend on public transportation you only have to be on time."
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  • Trulia User
    "Seeing other people walk there dogs or definitely meeting friendly neighbors , & being in a neighborhood that’s feels like a family "
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  • Trulia User
    "is near everything,transportation,shopping area and also lots of restaurants. this area is very useful if your trying to build anything,car, house,construction anything you can think of "
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute to get around isn’t that bad everything is within waking distance or very easy by bus or train"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many families in the area, great parks and great schools. The only issue I have is the loud music, sometimes it happens alot during the week."
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a two-way zone area which makes it easy for me to catch the bus or the train. There is a supermarket that provides many fruits/vegetables and other products. You can get good deals on hardware products and other household products. There are clothing stores as well that sell fine clothes and shoes. We have a health food store and a store that sells natural juices."
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  • Trulia User
    "Good. Could be a bit challenging on rush hour times. There are traffic cameras so there is hardly any speeding cars. Nice back yard bbqs "
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  • Trulia User
    "I enjoy Seaview park. A community park for everyone. Canarsie pier is also a joy. They have events for the children. you can fish and enjoy the fresh air and mingle with the neighbors. I enjoy the picnic area and playground."
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  • Trulia User
    "Poo is everywhere. Nit all owners clean after their pet’s poo. Great bargain for the money. Kids fell safe "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a very quite neighborhood all of the neighbors are very friendly as we all speak and communicate with each other and help when needed"
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood has community meetings, gathering and back to school give aways. It’s Mostly quiet with friendly working class families. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I'm not sure of the community events but the neighbourhood is safe and quiet. The people are very friendly."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a park and a lot of good schools. You are close to belt parkway allowing easy access to Queens and Mill Basin. Very easy to get around with a car. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s the last block of the street itself and there’s a huge park at the end of the block. Past that is a major Highway and past that, is a bay with just a strip of land before there’s the Atlantic Ocean. Does not feel crowded here and I wouldn’t mind having a boat to explore the local waters"
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  • Trulia User
    "Love this neighborhood , and I have live here for over 27 year.. the neighborhood has change a lot over the year. However, the people in the neighborhood look out for each other. "
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  • Trulia User
    "People walk their dogs all the time. Based on the area you may not have garbage cans since some parts are residential. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for more than 10 years. Neighborhood is quiet. Easy access to buses and trains. Also safe for outside recreational activities such as jogging and visiting parks."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood all my life. So, that’s 40+ years. Everybody is neighborly and watches each other’s house. We also help one another."
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  • Trulia User
    "Nothing. This place is a food dessert. People will block your driveway and the police will never respond. Garbage man chooses when the feel like picking up your garbage."
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  • David B.
    "It’s just amazing the people are so nice the air is clean and the store are also very convenient I really love this area"
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  • Annette
    "People are not dog friendly and other dog owners don’t pick up after their dogs A park is close by that is convenient for a dog owners and walkers."
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  • Dexter G.
    "There are a good amount of playgrounds, quiet blocks, and kids. Very quiet at night and walkable during the day."
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  • Rsmdsobers
    "The area is relatively safe. The parks are safe and everyone is friendly m some parks are better maintained than others."
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  • Raul M.
    "You can take the dogs to Seaview park. there is also at least three veterinary doctors in canarsie. "
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  • Ramone D.
    "Canarsie Park. It’s huge and is great for dogs. We require more signs for owners to pick up after their dogs though "
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  • Gabrielle H.
    "Great schools in the neighborhood, for the most part it’s a good area, everyone you live around is usually friendly and look out for one another."
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