659 E 19th St
Brooklyn, NY 11230
Ditmas Park
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,636 sqft
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,636 sqft
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Description
Located on one of the prettiest tree-lined blocks in the Fiske Terrace-Midwood Park historic district of Ditmas Park, this c.1908 Colonial Revival style house with elegant projecting bay windows and a gabled roof, was built by renowned architect and builder John Corbin. Set back from the street by a picture perfect lawn, this colonial revival home has a private driveway to the side, a two car garage and a lovely mature garden.
Designed with a gracious layout this five bedroom home is spacious and flooded with light. The vestibule provides abundant space to leave your shoes, hats, coats and umbrellas, opening into a stunning foyer. Handsome wooden wainscoting frames the foyer and the entire staircase which is bathed in light by a stained glass window. This home has many original details. Perhaps the most significant is the addition of solid wood doors with elaborate Beaux Arts brass hardware which were reclaimed from the old Knickerbocker Hotel before it was refurbished in 1921. The beautiful glass doors in the vestibule were from the ballroom and the long mirrors in two of the bedroom closets are thought to have come from the hotel’s bathrooms.
The incredible first floor has a meticulously renovated kitchen with plenty of room for two cooks. Classic solid quartz counters paired with pale blue green porcelain backsplash and white wooden cabinets showcase a 5 burner gas stove and high end stainless appliances. An adjacent walk-in pantry with a window guarantees that you will have all the storage you need. There is also a lovely, discreet powder room off the kitchen with Flavor Paper’s Brooklyn Toile wallpaper and tile floor.
Parquet floors with inlaid borders grace the first floor, flowing from the large sunlit dining room through the foyer into the double parlor in the front of the house. The proportions of the rooms are generous with high beamed and coffered ceilings. Light floods into the front parlor through seven elegant arched windows: this room offers a formal sitting area, a separate space for an informal table for jigsaw puzzles, card games or an ideal spot for casual dining.
In the back of the house, connected to the foyer and kitchen, is the formal dining room. With original beams on the ceiling, exquisite parquet floors and three windows, it is the perfect setting for large and small gatherings..
The second floor landing has a built-in linen closet and is the hub from which all the rooms radiate. The primary bedroom is extravagant in size with two double closets lining one wall and two additional deep closets just before the en-suite bathroom. Four windows fill the bedroom with natural light. Two bedrooms and another full bathroom complete this floor. One bedroom is set up as an inviting home office with double exposures and the other a generous sized media room with space for everyone.
The top floor offers two charming bedrooms, an interior den and a full bath with a claw tub. There are numerous closets including a small walk-in. Set up your children or guests in style or create the perfect quiet office space to let your creativity run free.
The basement is dry and has seemingly endless storage. A side by side washer dryer occupies one corner. Many upgrades have been made to the house: a new roof in 2021, new in-wall air conditioners in the primary bedroom and media room. Upgraded electricity and an in-ground sprinkler system. This lovely home embraces you the minute you step inside: the love and care of its owners is evident everywhere you look.
Just a 4 minute walk to Newkirk Plaza B and Q trains which take you to Manhattan in just 35 minutes. Many local spots and grocery stores are all within 5 minutes walk with more stores and restaurants on Courtelyou Road and Church Ave. This is your opportunity to own a lovely move-in ready home in an idyllic setting surrounded by mature trees and green front lawns.
Designed with a gracious layout this five bedroom home is spacious and flooded with light. The vestibule provides abundant space to leave your shoes, hats, coats and umbrellas, opening into a stunning foyer. Handsome wooden wainscoting frames the foyer and the entire staircase which is bathed in light by a stained glass window. This home has many original details. Perhaps the most significant is the addition of solid wood doors with elaborate Beaux Arts brass hardware which were reclaimed from the old Knickerbocker Hotel before it was refurbished in 1921. The beautiful glass doors in the vestibule were from the ballroom and the long mirrors in two of the bedroom closets are thought to have come from the hotel’s bathrooms.
The incredible first floor has a meticulously renovated kitchen with plenty of room for two cooks. Classic solid quartz counters paired with pale blue green porcelain backsplash and white wooden cabinets showcase a 5 burner gas stove and high end stainless appliances. An adjacent walk-in pantry with a window guarantees that you will have all the storage you need. There is also a lovely, discreet powder room off the kitchen with Flavor Paper’s Brooklyn Toile wallpaper and tile floor.
Parquet floors with inlaid borders grace the first floor, flowing from the large sunlit dining room through the foyer into the double parlor in the front of the house. The proportions of the rooms are generous with high beamed and coffered ceilings. Light floods into the front parlor through seven elegant arched windows: this room offers a formal sitting area, a separate space for an informal table for jigsaw puzzles, card games or an ideal spot for casual dining.
In the back of the house, connected to the foyer and kitchen, is the formal dining room. With original beams on the ceiling, exquisite parquet floors and three windows, it is the perfect setting for large and small gatherings..
The second floor landing has a built-in linen closet and is the hub from which all the rooms radiate. The primary bedroom is extravagant in size with two double closets lining one wall and two additional deep closets just before the en-suite bathroom. Four windows fill the bedroom with natural light. Two bedrooms and another full bathroom complete this floor. One bedroom is set up as an inviting home office with double exposures and the other a generous sized media room with space for everyone.
The top floor offers two charming bedrooms, an interior den and a full bath with a claw tub. There are numerous closets including a small walk-in. Set up your children or guests in style or create the perfect quiet office space to let your creativity run free.
The basement is dry and has seemingly endless storage. A side by side washer dryer occupies one corner. Many upgrades have been made to the house: a new roof in 2021, new in-wall air conditioners in the primary bedroom and media room. Upgraded electricity and an in-ground sprinkler system. This lovely home embraces you the minute you step inside: the love and care of its owners is evident everywhere you look.
Just a 4 minute walk to Newkirk Plaza B and Q trains which take you to Manhattan in just 35 minutes. Many local spots and grocery stores are all within 5 minutes walk with more stores and restaurants on Courtelyou Road and Church Ave. This is your opportunity to own a lovely move-in ready home in an idyllic setting surrounded by mature trees and green front lawns.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from March 05, 2025
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Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Yes
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 659 E 19th St
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MLS Status: Sold |
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Interior Details Number of Rooms: 12 |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2636 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer/DryerDishwasherLaundry: Inside |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
View Has a ViewView: Garden |
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Exterior Home Features Patio / Porch: OtherExterior: GardenGarden |
Parking & Garage Has a GarageParking: Garage |
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Year Built Year Built: 1899 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence |
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Price List Price: $1,995,000 |
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Direction & Address City: BrooklynCommunity: Ditmas Park |
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Building Area Building Area: 2636 Square Feet |
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Has an HOA |
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Special Conditions: Resale |
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Mls Number: S1664655Listing Url |
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HOA Amenities: LaundrySTREETEASY Property ID: 9025225STREETEASY Building ID: 187565 |
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Sarah Chamberlin
Compass
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1664655
Price History for 659 E 19th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 10/27/2023 | $1,900,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 10/17/2023 | $1,995,000 | Pending | StreetEasy |
| 10/17/2023 | ListingRemoved | StreetEasy | |
| 08/02/2023 | $1,995,000 | Pending | StreetEasy |
| 05/26/2023 | $1,995,000 | Listed For Sale | StreetEasy |
| 08/28/1995 | $250,000 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $10,209 |
| Assessment | $2,191,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 659 E 19th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.05 | Single-Family Home | $1,600,000 | 08/19/25 | 7 | 4 | 3,030 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $1,675,000 | 07/11/25 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,500 | |
0.08 | Single-Family Home | $1,350,000 | 08/25/25 | 5 | 3.5 | 3,965 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $2,375,000 | 03/17/26 | 5 | 3.5 | 3,500 | |
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $1,600,000 | 04/23/26 | 5 | 4 | 2,793 | |
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $1,600,000 | 04/23/26 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,793 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $2,047,000 | 04/13/26 | 7 | 2.5 | 4,094 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $2,375,000 | 10/02/25 | 3 | 3.5 | 3,463 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $1,570,000 | 04/03/26 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,254 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $1,550,000 | 05/29/25 | 6 | 2.5 | 3,287 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 659 E 19th St.
- Midwood High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 3655 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageEverything about this school is below average by far. 95% of the teachers give either work thats too easy to the point we don't learn, or teach very poorly. The other 5% of teachers are decent but the work is still not up to par with other schools in course rigor. You may get good scores in class until you take an AP test where your grades don't matter. This school had potential but has completely ruined itself. Some of the teachers promote skipping classes (particularly gym teachers), which really isn't what you need.Some of the rooms have mold growing in the floors and (from my experience) has been there for at least 3 years. I thought this school would have been good but I was so wrong.The only part of the school that is decent is the vast number of clubs (which 80% of them fall on Thursday).If you live over 40 minutes away don't go to school as it starts at 7:15 once youre junior/senior.Student Review1y ago - School Of Science And Technology
- PK-5
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- 524 Students
5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy daughter was here for first and second grade she had Ms. Fontaine and Mrs. Aris. They were amazing teachers. Mr.M was extremely helpful the guidance counselor also the principal and assistant principal was very understanding and really helped. This is a really great school and care about the kids. Only problem we had it had no G&T program so this is why we left. Over all the school made you feel like family. My daughter loved it here, we miss it!Parent Review2y ago - Ps 315
- PK-5
- Public
- 558 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWe love PS 315. My son is happy in 1st grade at the school. His teachers strive to make the class engaging and interactive. I'm amazed by how much he is learning this year. He has music, art, dance, gym and even has a weekly class with the Dance Theatre of Harlem. The school community is very welcoming and warm. The PTA is growing and there are many ways to get involved. An amazing, large new playground will be finished in May - with new equipment, a track, basketball and outdoor classroom. The school Administration is really responsive to the parents.Parent Review6y ago - Middle 890
- 6-8
- Public
- 336 Students
8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
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Neighborhood Overview
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What Locals Say about Ditmas Park
At least 459 Trulia users voted on each feature.
91 % Say there are sidewalks
88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
85 % Say it's dog friendly
83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
74 % Say streets are well-lit
64 % Say people would walk alone at night
61 % Say kids play outside
55 % Say there's holiday spirit
54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
51 % Say neighbors are friendly
47 % Say yards are well-kept
40 % Say there are community events
40 % Say it's quiet
38 % Say there's wildlife
33 % Say car is needed
31 % Say parking is easy
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659 E 19th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,636 sqft single-family home built in 1899. 659 E 19th St is located in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn. This property is not currently available for sale. 659 E 19th St was last sold on Oct 27, 2023 for $1,900,000 (5% lower than the asking price of $1,995,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 659 E 19th St is $2,336,300.