Sunlight, serenity, and classic charm come together in this one-bedroom beauty one block from Prospect Park! Welcome to apartment 4A at 78 Eighth Avenue.
A generous entry foyer with a large closet and beautifully restored built-in shelving sets the tone for this prewar gem. The inviting living area features a wall of windows overlooking the landscaped courtyard, creating a peaceful setting filled with natural light. High ceilings, recessed lighting, and original oak floors add warmth and character throughout.
The renovated kitchen pairs custom cabinetry and ample storage with elegant marble countertops and stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher and microwave. The expansive bedroom comfortably accommodates a king-sized bed, dresser, and home office, with two deep closets providing excellent storage. A thoughtfully updated, windowed bathroom blends modern finishes with the apartment’s original 1920s charm.
78 Eighth Avenue is a well-maintained, pet-friendly elevator co-op with a full-time live-in superintendent and a part-time porter. Amenities include an updated laundry room, package room, community room, and a beautifully landscaped courtyard with a deck and pergola. Storage cages are available for an additional fee, subject to a waitlist. The ButterflyMX entry system allows residents to welcome guests and accept deliveries directly from their phones. Pieds-à-terre, gifting, and co-purchasing are permitted.
At the corner of Eighth Avenue and Union Street, the building sits just one block from Prospect Park! The Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Park Slope Food Coop are close by, too. Transportation is a breeze with the 2/3 trains at Grand Army Plaza and the B/Q trains at Seventh Avenue.
With its unparalleled location, lovely light, and classic prewar charm, apartment 4A offers a welcoming retreat in the heart of Park Slope.
In contract
$689,000
78 8th Ave APT 4A, Brooklyn, NY 11215
1beds
--sqft
Coop
Built in 1923
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,296/mo HOA
What's special
Classic prewar charmLovely lightExpansive bedroomThoughtfully updated windowed bathroomRecessed lightingHigh ceilingsStainless steel appliances
- 33 days
- 105
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Corcoran 808-554-5083,
Laura Hess
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1851936
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bike Room, Package Room
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: No
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Other
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Skyline
Details
- Parcel number: 01065003130246544A
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Cooperative
- Property subtype: Coop
Condition
- Year built: 1923
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Park Slope
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Maintenance
- HOA fee: $1,296 monthly
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $6,187,000
- Annual tax amount: $288,991
- Date on market: 10/7/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,371/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2026 | Contingent | $689,000 |
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| 10/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $689,000 |
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| 12/20/2024 | Sold | $689,000+3% |
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| 10/22/2024 | Contingent | $669,000 |
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| 10/11/2024 | Pending sale | $669,000 |
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| 9/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $669,000+1.4% |
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| 9/8/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/5/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,400 |
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| 4/2/2019 | Sold | $659,916 |
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| 12/17/2018 | Sold | $659,916+8.2% |
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| 9/14/2018 | Pending sale | $610,000 |
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| 8/23/2018 | Listed for sale | $610,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | -- | -- |
| 2018 | $288,991 | $2,784,150 +9.6% |
| 2017 | -- | $2,539,800 |
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