Welcome to 738 Lafayette Avenue, a two-family house in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant, offering exceptional versatility for both end-users and investors alike. Whether you're seeking a strong investment in a growing neighborhood or the perfect canvas to design your own home, this property delivers on both fronts.
Set on a full 18.75' x 100' lot (1,875 SF) on a picturesque, tree-lined block, the home currently offers approximately 2,138 square feet of usable space, with an additional 1,612 square feet of unused FAR creating meaningful potential for expansion or reconfiguration. Buyers have the flexibility to maintain it as an income-producing two-family, or transform it into a custom single-family or boutique multi-unit residence tailored to their vision.
This is a true value-add opportunity, bring your contractor and architect, ideal for those ready to renovate, redesign, and unlock the full potential of the property. Zoned R6 and located within a designated Opportunity Zone, 738 Lafayette further stands out as a strategic long-term investment in one of Brooklyn’s fastest-evolving neighborhoods.
Located just moments from Herbert Von King Park and conveniently positioned between the G and J subway lines, the property offers a seamless blend of neighborhood charm and accessibility. Surrounded by local favorites, cafes, and a thriving cultural scene, Bedford-Stuyvesant continues to attract both homeowners and investors alike.
Whether you're building your dream home or expanding your portfolio, 738 Lafayette Avenue is a rare opportunity to create something truly special.
In contract
$1,650,000
738 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
3beds
2,138sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$1,601,500 Zestimate®
$772/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two-family housePicturesque tree-lined block
- 87 days |
- 73 |
- 2 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Compass 646-765-5109,
Meylin Maldonado
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1821214
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,138
- Total interior livable area: 2,138 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Other
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 017910028
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Roof: Roof Rights
Condition
- Year built: 1899
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bedford-Stuyvesant
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $772/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,274,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,244
- Date on market: 4/10/2026
Estimated market value
$1,601,500
$1.52M - $1.68M
$4,577/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Contingent | $1,650,000$772/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000-16.7%$772/sqft |
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| 2/12/2026 | Listing removed | $1,980,000$926/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Price change | $1,980,000-6.8%$926/sqft |
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| 6/26/2025 | Price change | $2,125,000-14.2%$994/sqft |
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| 5/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,478,000$1,159/sqft |
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| 8/23/2016 | Listing removed | $2,150-6.5%$1/sqft |
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| 11/6/2014 | Listing removed | $2,300$1/sqft |
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| 8/22/2014 | Listed for rent | $2,300$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,241 -0.5% | $76,440 -15% |
| 2024 | $5,265 | $89,940 +5.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $85,200 +11.3% |
| 2022 | -- | $76,560 +10.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $69,420 -17.5% |
| 2020 | $4,659 +0.8% | $84,180 -0.4% |
| 2019 | $4,624 +7.3% | $84,480 +309.9% |
| 2018 | $4,311 +8.8% | $20,609 +6% |
| 2017 | $3,963 +10.5% | $19,443 +6% |
| 2016 | $3,587 | $18,343 |
| 2015 | $3,587 +62.1% | $18,343 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $2,212 | $18,205 +6% |
| 2013 | -- | $17,175 +6% |
| 2012 | -- | $16,203 +6% |
| 2011 | -- | $15,286 |
| 2010 | -- | $15,286 +0.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $15,171 +6% |
| 2008 | -- | $14,313 +6% |
| 2007 | -- | $13,503 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $12,739 |
| 2005 | -- | $12,739 +0.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $12,652 +3% |
| 2003 | -- | $12,289 +2.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $11,943 +112.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $5,616 |
| 2000 | -- | $5,616 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Ps 25 Eubie Blake SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Ps 308 Clara CardwellGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10The Brooklyn Academy Of Global FinanceGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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- New York
- Kings County
- New York
- 11221
- Brooklyn
- Bedford-Stuyvesant
- 738 Lafayette Ave






