236 74th Street – A Single Family in Prime Bay Ridge with Endless Possibilities on an Oversized 40' x 100' Lot!
Lot: 40'x 100' - Zoning: R-5B with 1.5 FAR (6,000 sq. ft.)
Current Building: 24' x 47'
Gross Living Area: 2,040 sq. ft. + 1,128 basement = 3,168 Gross Building Area
A rare opportunity to own a 24-foot-wide, semi-attached, full-brick single-family home situated on an oversized 40' x 100' lot with a private driveway and garage, and an exceptionally spacious backyard in one of Brooklyn's most desirable neighborhoods.
Configured as a classic duplex, the home offers an abundance of living space. The second floor features four oversized bedrooms and a full bathroom. The first floor boasts a huge sun-filled living room, a large formal dining room, a spacious kitchen, and a versatile flex room that can serve as a sunroom, home office, den, or playroom.
The expansive backyard provides endless possibilities for outdoor entertaining, gardening, recreation, or future enhancements, while the private driveway and attached garage offer the convenience of off-street parking. Driveway can also be modified to accommodate additional vehicles.
What truly sets this property apart is its outstanding development potential. Located in an R5B zoning district with a 1.5 FAR, the property offers the opportunity to expand the existing residence into a substantially larger single-family home or explore conversion to a two-family or three-family residence, (subject to architectural plans, permits, and all applicable NYC regulations.) The generous lot allows for a potential maximum build-out of approximately 6,000 square feet, making this an exceptional opportunity for homeowners, investors, and developers alike.
You also cannot beat this location a block away from 3rd Avenue retail shops, food markets, great restaurants. There are also the best schools of Bay Ridge nearby as well as multiple options for parks and playgrounds. R train station is 5 minutes walk away as well as express buses to Manhattan.
Whether you're looking for a spacious home to enjoy today, a property to customize and expand, or a unique development opportunity, 236 74th Street offers tremendous value, flexibility, and long-term potential in a prime Brooklyn location.
Active
$1,648,888
236 74th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
4beds
2,040sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$1,627,800 Zestimate®
$808/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Off-street parkingVersatile flex roomExceptionally spacious backyardFour oversized bedroomsPrivate driveway and garageLarge formal dining roomSpacious kitchen
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Remax Real Estate Professionals 347-668-9809,
Alan Ng
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1835634
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,040
- Total interior livable area: 2,040 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Details
- Parcel number: 059280021
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bay Ridge
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $808/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,467,000
- Annual tax amount: $14,976
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
Estimated market value
$1,627,800
$1.55M - $1.71M
$6,979/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,648,888$808/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,601 +4.7% | $88,020 +6.3% |
| 2024 | $13,943 | $82,800 -8.3% |
| 2023 | -- | $90,300 -8.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $98,940 -2.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $101,340 +18.7% |
| 2020 | $12,683 +6.2% | $85,380 +10% |
| 2019 | $11,948 +4.7% | $77,640 +42.3% |
| 2018 | $11,417 +6.8% | $54,576 +4.1% |
| 2017 | $10,686 +7.4% | $52,419 |
| 2016 | $9,947 | $52,419 +2.6% |
| 2015 | $9,947 +73.2% | $51,099 +6% |
| 2014 | $5,745 | $48,207 +6% |
| 2013 | -- | $45,480 +4.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $43,683 |
| 2011 | -- | $43,683 +2.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $42,583 +6% |
| 2009 | -- | $40,173 +6% |
| 2008 | -- | $37,900 +4.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $36,403 |
| 2006 | -- | $36,403 +2.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $35,486 +6% |
| 2004 | -- | $33,478 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $31,584 +4.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $30,336 |
| 2001 | -- | $30,336 +2.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $29,572 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Bay Ridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Ps 102 The BayviewGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Jhs 259 William MckinleyGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Fort Hamilton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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