540 85th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
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540 85th St
Brooklyn, NY 11209

Bay Ridge
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,558 sqft

$1,129,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,390/mo*
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$1,129,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,390/mo*
Refinance Your Home
1 Bed
1 Bath
1,558 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Year Built
1925
Living Area
1,558 sqft
Price/Sqft
$725

About this House

Gorgeous Large & Spacious Apt with Modern Upgrades Throughout

Bay Ridge was originally known as Yellow Hook for the hue of the yellowish soil observed by the original Dutch settlers. This name was changed in 1853 after yellow fever struck the area and residents realized what an ill fit it was given the circumstances. The new name was given due to the proximity of the neighborhood to New York Bay excellent views of which were visible from the ridge that has now become Ridge Boulevard. These views attracted wealthy people who built extravagant summer homes along Shore Road overlooking the water many of which are still standing today and worth multiple-millions of dollars. Once the 4th Avenue Subway (now the R line) was extended in 1915 however many Manhattan workers looking for quieter surroundings began to flow in transforming the area into a middle-class neighborhood.
Gorgeous newly renovated apt with hardwood floors throughout and great sunlight. King/Queen sz bedroom plus spacious kitchen with great counter space. Modern full upgraded full bath included with soaking tub. Near shops restaurants and transportation.
540 85th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,558 sqft apartment in Bay Ridge, built in 1925. It last sold for $460,000 on Sep 3, 2003. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2015 with an asking price of $1,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 26, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,129,100, with a rent estimate of $2,310/month.

Home Details for 540 85th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Elevator

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925Year Updated: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2275 sqft

Price History for 540 85th St

DatePriceEventSource
01/26/2016$1,600ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/27/2015$1,600Listed For RentAgent Provided
09/21/2015$1,600ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/18/2015$1,600PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/10/2015$1,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/22/2015$1,400Listed For RentAgent Provided
03/06/2015$1,899ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/04/2015$1,899Listed For RentAgent Provided
04/08/2014$1,495ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/11/2013$1,495Listed For RentAgent Provided
07/05/2013$1,495ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/06/2013$1,495Listed For RentAgent Provided
09/03/2003$460,000Sold
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01/30/1995$227,500Sold
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$10,013
Assessment$1,159,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 540 85th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
369 82nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.36
Apartment
$1,630,000
01/20/26
2
1
950
338 Bay 10 St, Brooklyn, NY
1.26
Apartment
$400,000
03/02/26
1
1
1,876
316 74th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.73
Apartment
$995,000
02/06/26
2
1
3,072
9023 Ridge Blvd, Brooklyn, NY
0.53
Apartment
$1,275,000
02/23/26
3
1.5
2,160
423 72nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.79
Apartment
$1,450,000
05/26/26
2
1
2,760
1178 71st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.91
Apartment
$1,750,000
11/20/25
1
1
3,480
1113 Ovington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.99
Apartment
$1,660,000
11/14/25
2
1
2,464
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

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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  • 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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  • Rositsa.tatsi
    "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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  • Z.ramaz
    "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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  • Z.ramaz
    "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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "Very safe. Very diverse. Lots of Arabs and Italian. Many nice restaurant. Nice ocean walk. Nice parks. Very kids friendly "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "Friendly and very nice with good metro and parks good food and safe very awesome place to bike and walk"
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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