#809826, Listing Office: Landmark Elite Homes Corp

1044 Lafayette Ave New York City, NY 11221
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About 1044 Lafayette Ave
Quintessential Neo-Grec Brownstone in Bedford-Stuyvesant Nestled in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant, 1044 Lafayette Avenue is an elegant Neo-Grec brownstone with much of its historic character intact and tremendous potential for renovation and expansion. Located directly across from a verdant park and playground, 1044 Lafayette Avenue enjoys a prime position in a neighborhood known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, vibrant community, and rich architectural history. Coming home to 1044 Lafayette Avenue, you’ll be transported to the late 19th century, as original historic details abound. This historic home showcases an exquisite array of intricate woodwork, including detailed door and window entablatures, pocket doors, and a beautifully preserved staircase with its original newel post, banister, and balusters. As currently built, 1044 Lafayette Avenue comprises over 2,100 habitable square feet across three floors plus a full cellar. Thanks to 1044 Lafayette’s 100-foot lot depth, the backyard is sunny and expansive. Here you will find a tranquil retreat from city life—ideal for entertaining, gardening, or quiet relaxation. The neighboring yards are graced with large trees that provide a sense of being in the country and a nice cooling effect in the warmer months. 1044 Lafayette Avenue is ideally situated with easy access to multiple transportation options, making commuting to Manhattan and the rest of the city a breeze. The J and M trains at Kosciuszko Street and the G train at Bedford-Nostrand are both close by, while multiple bus lines provide additional connectivity. 1044 Lafayette Avenue is close to the best of Bed-Stuy’s restaurants, cafes, and other amenities. With its prime location, architectural beauty, and expansion potential, 1044 Lafayette Avenue is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Brooklyn history in one of its most sought-after neighborhoods. Bring your contractor and architect and make this historic home the backdrop for your next chapter in Brooklyn.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Attached Garage: No
- List Price: $1,100,000
- Price/SqFt: $517
- HOA Amount: $0 Monthly
- Year Built: 1899
- Living Area: 2,127 SqFt
- MLS Number: RLS20009182
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (212) 913-9058
- Listing Agent: Paul M Murphy
- Agent Phone: (718) 986-7509
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Nearby schools
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P.S. 26 Jesse Owens School
Public District KG-5
0.1 mi
•1014 Lafayette Ave
2
P.S. 274 Kosciusko School
Public District PK-5
0.2 mi
•800 Bushwick Ave
3
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens School
Public District KG-6
0.3 mi
•990 Dekalb Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $38,750. Typical income of New York City, NY residents is less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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About 1044 Lafayette Ave
The listing price of 1044 Lafayette Ave property is $1,100,000.
The property 1044 Lafayette Ave is a house located in New York City, New York, 11221.
Active Listing: 1044 Lafayette Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1044 Lafayette Ave are: P.S. 26 Jesse Owens School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), P.S. 274 Kosciusko School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Madiba Preparatory Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Bedford Stuyvesant Collegiate Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Ebc High School for Public Service-Bushwick (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Brooklyn Academy of Global Finance (The) (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
The property at 1044 Lafayette Ave has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 1044 Lafayette Ave is 2,127 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1044 Lafayette Ave is 1899.
This home is located at 1044 Lafayette Ave in New York City, NY and zip code 11221 in the Stuyvesant Heights neighborhood. This 2,127 square foot home was built in 1899. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,100,000.
Over 210 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in New York City, NY. In the same period over 652 listings were sold below the listed price and 792 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in New York City, NY increased by 1.7% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 131 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $870,078.