618 E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
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FOR SALE

$2,450,000

  • 7 Beds
  • 4 Baths

618 E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Kensington
Est. Mortgage $14,166/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 80% nearby.

Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1930

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
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About this House

Welcome to a fantastic, income-generating multi-family property in the heart of highly sought-after Kensington, Brooklyn! This solid brick four-family home offers the ultimate flexibility: keep it as a fully cash-flowing addition to your portfolio, or move into the vacant unit and let the other tenants pay your mortgage. The Residences Unit #1 (Front - 2 BR / 1 BA | 940 Sq. Ft.): DELIVERED VACANT! Perfect for an owner-occupant or a high-rent lease. Freshly updated and painted. Unit #2 (Rear - 1 BR / 1 BA | 620 Sq. Ft.): Cozy layout with wood flooring, currently occupied. Unit #3 (Front - 2 BR / 1 BA | 780 Sq. Ft.): Jan 2025 Updated kitchen & full bath, wood flooring. Unit #4 (Rear - 2 BR / 1 BA | 780 Sq. Ft.): Updated kitchen & full bath, wood flooring, new lighting, new electric panel and spray foam insulation. Key Capital Improvements: Brand New Roof (2024): Newly installed on both the main house and the detached garages, Exterior brick repointed, Fresh Paint: Freshly painted brick exterior on north side of the house, New hot 75 gallon hot water heater (2026). Passive Income: includes a detached 3-bay garage structure. Currently rented to a long-term tenant. Can be delivered vacant. Massive Basement features a large storage area and a separate utility/mechanical area—perfect for tenant storage or property management use. Situated on a quiet residential block in Kensington, you are just moments away from local cafes, diverse dining, shopping, and excellent transit options (F & G trains) for a quick, seamless commute into Manhattan or other parts of Brooklyn. An incredible asset with massive appreciation potential, and major capital improvements already complete. Schedule your tour today!
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 80% nearby.
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listing by: Coldwell Banker American Homes, (516) 384-6114
Alison Clements
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1840462
Also Listed on OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 618 E 2nd St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 16
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 7Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4
Heating & Cooling
No Cooling
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
View
No View

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
No Garage

Days on Market

Days on Market: 36

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,450,000

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: Kensington

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: S1840462

HOA

HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Resale

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S1840462Listing Url

Additional Information

STREETEASY Property ID: 990142STREETEASY Building ID: 193011

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Neighborhood Overview

Kensington
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What Locals Say about Kensington

At least 284 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 46 % Say there are community events

  • 44 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say car is needed

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

  • 29 % Say parking is easy

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  • Dxymdpb8nz
    "Farmer market every month or sometimes twice a month or twice a year , very beautiful park not far away "
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  • Christinelong620
    "We are very close to trains and buses. We can also walk or drive. Plan for anywhere between 30-60 min commute. "
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  • Dxymdpb8nz
    "There are beautiful park which is importante for families with kids Very pleasant and beautiful park"
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  • Fpaoselli
    "Family friendly neighborhood that is diverse. I feel safe here with my young child and have an amazing community of friends with children of a similar age."
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  • Mrsmaignan
    "Commuting is fine. Distance is 10 to 15 minutes to both train line. Grocery Stores are about 10 to 15 minutes also. Plenty of local Stores in the area ."
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  • Trulia User
    "Halloween parades. Fairs bring in rides for the kids close Cortelyou bet on the island to East 17 Street lotta fun"
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  • Trulia User
    "Every weekend there are events, especially for children; from neighborhood cleanups to story time. The sidewalks are wider than most places which makes outdoor dining and pop ups a fun addition and leave lots of room to walk."
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  • Trulia User
    "The small businesses and unique dining options make Flatbush special! Just love the options for shopping and eating."
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  • Trulia User
    "Lived here my whole life best kept secret in Brooklyn. Close to prospect park and 8 stops to city. Quite family area with good schools."
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for four years and I love this neighborhood and surround area in new York City. "
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  • Trulia User
    "my kids was born in Flatbush Ave.. never had a issue.. living.in Flatbush Ave . got many friends. lost.many friend's. from my at wtc.. so sad . besides that.no problems at all"
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  • Trulia User
    "I don't know. I don't go out often but it's a clean neighborhood. I guess everyone would like it here since everything is accessible. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Last stop in Brooklyn on express bus in Manhattan in 6 min. Safe clean happy area with walking distance to prospect park and horse stable. Lot of family’s, groceries near by and a lot of new restaurants. Parade grounds ball fields and soccer tennis courts walking access as well "
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  • Trulia User
    "All are not so bad, but this location little cleaned like others location in BROOKLYN, Borough park is very expenses location."
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  • Trulia User
    "Love the area safe and walk-in distance to prospect park. Express bus 1 stop to Manhattan. And F G train few blocks down "
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  • Trulia User
    "I live here over 10 years. Lovely, safe and friendly neighborhood. Everything is available in walking distance. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Crime and not that safe, schools are below average and not enough police especially during evening time "
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  • Brooklynjoe88
    "About an hour to get into Manhattan. The location is just far enough in Brooklyn where you can get a seat in the Am!"
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  • Chalisa.nixon5
    "The neighborhood is quiet and well kept for the most part, i live in the family shelter and what i do know is they should have more rental available for the single women in that shelter"
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  • Amna H.
    "its very safe and quiet. has a lot of stores around and good transportation. I would definitely recommend this neighborhood. "
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  • Matthewwels
    "Events in prospect park including celebrate Brooklyn and the skating rink and Smorgasburg. Haloween is great too."
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  • Junie F.
    "This is a friendly,family-oriented neighborhood with multiple parks shops and restaurants within walking distance. We’ve been living here for 4 years and would recommend this area to anyone looking for a place to raise a family. "
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  • Md M.
    "Diversity and safety. Public transportation, supermarket, hospital school is close. Bars and different cuisine around "
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  • Nesdesigns
    "Me as a dog owner like that I meet other dog owners, been here since 1996 and raised my 5 children as well schools are also great in this neighborhood. Recommend living in Kensington "
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  • Francescamaso
    "Plenty of families with young kids, playgrounds nearby, good schools, and close to the park. Neighborly and friendly neighborhood represented by many different ethnicities. "
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  • Tushar S.
    "Safe but some parts not so clean. Friendly and very convenient. Been here for 16 years. Very diverse neighborhood."
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  • Luna A.
    "I live here last 23 years. My all neighbor Behaviors is really good. School ,grocery. SHopping everything is excellent but I need more big house Bcz my kids are grown up now "
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  • Marvg99
    "Kensington has a lot to offers with a range of foreign products and its very safe. Also it is a very diverse neighborhood, everyone keep it nice and clean. "
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  • Saba M.
    "lots of modes of transportation.. many subway lines and bus routes. dont even need car for this neighborhood "
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  • Florent P.
    "East 4th street Halloween is quite a celebration each year and the proximity to Prospect Park makes this neighborhood very nice"
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  • Saba M.
    "absolutely love it. especially walking on ocean parkway with dogs.. as long as you clean up after your dogs.. no issue "
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  • Ella G.
    "There’s a really wide sidewalk great for taking walks, also it’s close to the park. Idk what else to write.."
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  • Babathebuilders
    "Working class and convince for travel and shopping l,save minimum crime or no crime great schools in neighborhoods "
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  • Adriana D.
    "It has a neighborhoody feel. People look out for one another. It’s not really unique but it’s what makes it great. "
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  • Fahriddin G.
    "Good place to live and good for kids and many more it good that’s all I can say i don’t know what else to say"
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  • CDS357
    "many families in the area, great restaurants, convenient public transportation options and feels safe."
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  • Michael M.
    "Area is boring and the corner of McDonald and Church needs some serious cleaning up. "
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  • Estiak
    "I like this neighborhood, this area has all kind of transportation facilities with tons of restaurants and deli grocery inclusive school, Bank, Post office and religious centers Thanks "
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  • Kimberlyragan
    "Unfortunately, many of the buildings do not allow dogs. But the area of Ocean Parkway has a great strip for dogs to walk along"
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  • Yim
    "No park in area to left your dogs run or exercise around in. Also lots of kids with roller around here."
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Market trends in New York

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$794K
$26.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.0%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$679
$26MoM
Available listings
17724
933MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.45M
Since last month
Decreased$20K (-0.8%)
Since last year
Increased$981K (+66.7%)
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 +76% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$2.45M
August 2026$2.41M
July 2026$2.47M
June 2026$1.76M
May 2026$1.68M
April 2026$1.63M
March 2026$1.61M
February 2026$1.53M
January 2026$1.55M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
527 E 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.28
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$2,225,000
09/19/25
8
4
3,520
693 E 7th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.36
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$2,505,000
11/24/25
6
3
3,500
409 E 4th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.42
Multi-Family Home
$2,550,000
10/14/25
8
4.5
4,995
420 Stratford Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.51
Multi-Family Home
$1,900,000
05/04/26
8
4
2,760
249 Newkirk Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.44
Multi-Family Home
$1,900,000
04/16/26
9
5
4,840

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
607 E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.04
$1,954,600
5
2.5
2,219
Off Market
584 E 2nd St #4, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.05
$1,944,700
7
4
-
Off Market
578 E 2nd St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.06
$2,691,200
4
3
-
Off Market
578 E 2nd St #1L, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.06
$1,029,800
2
2
1,396
Off Market
578 E 2nd St #3, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0.06
$2,798,600
4
3
1,623
Off Market
311 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.09
$1,700,000
4
2
2,000
Recently Sold
669 E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.11
$4,075,000
8
4
3,143
For Sale
459 Dahill Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.09
$2,200,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
784 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.11
$1,590,100
6
2
2,200
Off Market
821 McDonald Ave #2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.15
$1,499,000
8
4
3,300
For Sale
600 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0.17
$2,463,800
4
3
4,000
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 20, 2026
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1023847
Listed For Sale
$2,450,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Alison Clements, Coldwell Banker American Homes, (516) 384-6114

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Frequently asked questions about 618 E 2nd St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 618 E 2nd St?
    Based on a $2,450,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 618 E 2nd St in Brooklyn, NY is approximately $14,241 (about $12,696 principal & interest, $1,470 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 618 E 2nd St compare to homes in Brooklyn?
    618 E 2nd St in Brooklyn, NY is listed at $2,450,000, about 208% above the $794K median sale price in Brooklyn.
  • What do residents say about the Kensington neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Kensington neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See homes for sale in Kensington, Brooklyn.
  • What are the closest schools to 618 E 2nd St?
    The closest schools to 618 E 2nd St in Brooklyn, NY are Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (rated 3/10), Jhs 223 The Montauk (Middle, rated 7/10), Ps 179 Kensington (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 8/10).
618 E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is a 7 bedroom, 4 bathroom multi-family built in 1930. 618 E 2nd St is located in Kensington, Brooklyn. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by StreetEasy on Jul 30, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# S1840462.