About This Home

This 6-bedroom, 3-bathroom townhouse at 638 Halsey Street in Brooklyn, NY is listed for $1,550,000 ($629 per sqft). the home offers 2,466 sqft of living space on a N/A lot.

Property Details

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Listing Description

Set on one of the most storied blocks in the heart of Bed-Stuy, 638 Halsey Street is a legal two-family townhouse measuring 18' x 42' that offers a rare opportunity to restore a piece of Brooklyn history. This three-story residence over a full cellar retains an abundance of original pre-war detail, including ornamental plaster ceiling medallions, s

tained-glass windows, and other architectural touches, the kind of craftsmanship that's increasingly hard to find. It's a home in need of a full transformation, offering a new owner the chance to bring their own imagination and vision to reshape it for modern living while preserving its architectural soul.

The facade presents classic brownstone-block character, contributing to the unbroken streetscape that has made Halsey Street a beloved and, in sections, landmarked corridor within the neighborhood. Located just moments from the A/C trains at Utica Avenue, with easy access to the J line as well, commuting into Manhattan or across Brooklyn is straightforward.

The block is surrounded by the neighborhood's best: acclaimed restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and boutiques along Malcolm X Blvd, plus Herbert Von King Park nearby for green space. This is a cash buyers only opportunity, ideal for an investor, developer, or end-user ready to bring their vision to a home with tremendous bones and untapped potential.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$8,290/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,121
Interest$6,717
Insurance$452

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

638 Halsey Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233

Stuyvesant Heights

Questions & Answers

This 6-bedroom, 3-bathroom townhouse at 638 Halsey Street is listed at $1,550,000 ($629/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $8,290 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

This property is listed by Brenda Moreno.

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Brenda Moreno

Agent at Compass

Listed by Compass · Broker phone: 6469820353

MLS# 12004456· Source: My State MLS· 31 days on PropertySimple

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638 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

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