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  • $1,653,300

    279 Cornelia St, Brooklyn, NY 11221

    6beds
    3,600sqft
    MultiFamily
    Built in 1910
    -- sqft lot
    $1,653,300 Zestimate®
    $459/sqft
    $4,362 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,653,300

    $1.50M - $1.82M

    $4,362/mo

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    What's special

    Featured in the The NEW YORK Times, Real Estate section "On The Market." Don't miss the opportunity to own your own entire townhouse for the price of a two-bedroom condo! Nestled on a tree-lined street in prime Bushwick, 279 Cornelia Street is a renovated Two Family 2-story Townhouse offering over 2,400 sq. ft. over two floors of comfortable living space plus a finished basement with an additional 1,200 sq. ft. for a total of over 3,600 sq ft. Each unit features its own private outdoor space and a versatile layout, as either unit could be utilized as an owner's unit, depending on preferences. Unit 1 is currently configured as a spacious 2,400 square foot parlor and basement floor duplex with an over-sized dining and living area, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, high ceilings, and original molding. The thoughtful kitchen design seamlessly blends modern convenience with classical textures and fixtures and features white Shaker style cabinets equipped with black matte pulls, Ceasarstone counter tops, and a carrara white marble herringbone backsplash. Punctuating the attractive design palette is a top-of-the-line appliance package that includes a Bertazzoni 5- burner cooktop and oven, Bertazzoni over the range microwave, Haier refrigerator & a Bosch dishwasher. The bathroom was recently redecorated with a neutral palette including subway tiles, a traditional style grey dove colored vanity, and black matte fixtures. For those who love the outdoors, search no more, just below is your very own 800 square foot garden, which is ready for a green thumb enthusiast to work their magic. Unit 2 is a recently updated 1,200 square foot floor through 4 bedroom + 1 home office and 2 bathroom apartment. Spacious and airy, this unit features a private balcony, exposed brick, and multiple skylights throughout. The updated, open kitchen makes cooking prep enjoyable whilst entertaining. The layout, space and light along with the convenience of the updated 2 bathrooms make this a sweet move-in ready apartment. You should really do a walk through of this home to understand its unique potential. East and West exposure guarantees great light all day on all floors. Set nicely back from the street you can indulge in landscaping both your front and back yards and also enjoy extra privacy. And don't miss the incredibly low taxes of only $2,946.32 per YEAR (per month that's just $245.53)! Bushwick provides a friendly communal atmosphere; surrounded by creativity, bohemian vibes and the energy of a culturally diverse community offering superb dining, craft cocktail joints, homemade marketplaces, cutting edge art galleries, music venues, and wide range of eclectic destination hang-outs. Local favorites include: Bushwick Public House, Maite, Archie's, Mominette, Arepera Guacuco, Dweebs, Bossa Nova Civic Club, El Cortez, Mood Ring, Foster Sundry, Dillinger's, Roberta's, Momo Sushi and Sunrise/ Sunset. Transportation: L at Halsey is only 3 blocks away, the L/M at Myrtle-Wyckoff a mere 4 blocks, and just 3 blocks to the J at Halsey, allowing for a myriad of options for an easy commute to Manhattan.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,600 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 2,000 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 033770046

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1910

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Brooklyn

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/2/2021Sold$1,379,000$383/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/16/2021Pending sale$1,379,000$383/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #4774517 Report a problem
    2/13/2021Price change$1,379,000-1.4%$383/sqft
    Source: Douglas Elliman #4774517 Report a problem
    1/8/2021Listed for sale$1,399,000+197.7%$389/sqft
    Source: Douglas Elliman #4774517 Report a problem
    12/3/2011Listing removed$470,000$131/sqft
    Source: SHER ESTATES LLC. #357768 Report a problem
    12/12/2010Listed for sale$470,000+49.2%$131/sqft
    Source: SHER ESTATES LLC. #357768 Report a problem
    4/23/2009Sold$315,000+33.5%$88/sqft
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    10/10/2000Sold$236,000+161.9%$66/sqft
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    5/2/2000Sold$90,100$25/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,334 -0.1%$76,620 -15%
    2024$3,339 $90,120 +7.7%
    2023-- $83,700 +22.2%
    2022-- $68,520 +22.5%
    2021-- $55,920 +0.3%
    2020$2,963 +1.1%$55,740
    2019$2,932 +7.2%$55,740 +326.3%
    2018$2,735 +8.6%$13,076 +5.8%
    2017$2,519 +10.4%$12,358 +5.9%
    2016$2,283 $11,673 +0.1%
    2015$2,283 +62.3%$11,667 +1.1%
    2014$1,406 $11,544 +5.9%
    2013-- $10,897 +5.8%
    2012-- $10,299 +5.9%
    2011-- $9,728 +0.1%
    2010-- $9,723 +1.1%
    2009-- $9,620 +5.9%
    2008-- $9,081 +5.8%
    2007-- $8,583 +5.9%
    2006-- $8,107 +0%
    2005-- $8,103 +1.1%
    2004-- $8,017 +5.9%
    2003-- $7,568 +5.8%
    2002-- $7,153 +5.9%
    2001-- $6,756 +0%
    2000-- $6,753

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    Neighborhood: Bushwick

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