This attractively priced, well-proportioned one bedroom in prime Kensington is an excellent opportunity to enter this neighborhood. Perched on the 3rd floor of a well-maintained cooperative, the home enjoys good natural light from six west-facing windows-three in the living room and three in the king-size bedroom. A welcoming foyer opens into a dining area and a spacious living room with an open kitchen, creating an easy and functional flow. The kitchen boasts brand new cabinets, backsplash, and Quartz countertops.The king-size bedroom comfortably accommodates additional furniture and includes two closets. The Retro bathroom is tiled. There are 4 closets in the apartment, and the hardwood floors with new moldings complete the picture.
The building's lobby, hallways, elevator, and mailroom have all been tastefully renovated under architectural supervision, creating a modern and polished entry experience. Amenities include a live-in super, common laundry, communal bike storage, and wait-listed parking and storage.
Located just off Cortelyou Road at the crossroads of Kensington and Ditmas Park, you'll be moments from popular cafés, dining, and conveniences. Transportation is easy with the Q and F trains nearby, as well as an express bus stop on Cortelyou. This is a cats-only building (Registered Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals are exempt).
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Price cut: $11K (8/29)
$398,000
495 E 7th St APT 3J, Brooklyn, NY 11218
1beds
--sqft
Coop
Built in 1962
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$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$811/mo HOA
What's special
- 93 days
- 426
- 16
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Douglas Elliman 646-256-0899,
Oleg Polonsky
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1832908
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bike Room
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: No
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Wheelchair Access
Details
- Parcel number: 0537600683J
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Cooperative
- Property subtype: Coop
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kensington
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Maintenance
- HOA fee: $811 monthly
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $5,204,000
- Annual tax amount: $248,719
- Date on market: 6/9/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2026 | Price change | $398,000-2.7% |
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| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $409,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | -- | -- |
| 2018 | $248,719 | $2,341,800 +13.8% |
| 2017 | -- | $2,058,300 |
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