#RLS20033138, darren desrameaux, Listing office: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

1198 Union St New York City, NY 11225
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About 1198 Union St
Extraordinary single-family limestone townhouse opportunity! This charming home offers original moldings, pocket doors, original mantle, oversized windows, high ceilings, six original built-in credenzas, hardwood floors throughout, skylights and original staircase. The home measures 20'X43" and sits on an oversized lot measuring 20'X127.75', a rare find in Brooklyn. This is a fantastic opportunity to blend timeless architectural details with your unique vision, to create your dream sanctuary, in a prime Brooklyn location. This stately home is situated just one mile from the Prospect Park. The home boasts gardens in both the front and back. The exceptionally large back garden is 1260 square feet and has south-west exposures. The front garden has two landscape levels that frame the gorgeous limestone facade, which features a triple bay, the original double doors, a front porch, and a beautiful cornice to top it off. The unused FAR for this home, according to Property Shark, is 3449 and the possibilities are endless. <br> Beautiful treelined block made up of many exquisite high-end renovated limestones and brownstones on both sides of the street, all with well-manicured front gardens. The homeowners on this block take great pride in their "Greenest Block Award," received for maintaining lovely front gardens year after year. This home is near an abundance of amenities, including a Saturday Farmer's Market, gourmet food shops, lounges, restaurants, cafes, and the trendy Franklin Avenue. Enjoy year-round creative and educational events for the whole family at the popular Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, the iconic Grand Army Plaza Library, and the Brooklyn Museum, all within walking distance. Imagine taking a leisurely stroll up Eastern Parkway to Flatbush Avenue to catch the latest concert or basketball game at the Barclays Center, then having dinner afterwards at one of the many new area restaurants. There are plenty of transportation options, including the 2, 3, 4 and the 5 subway lines. This location is prime and this home will not last! <br>
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: No
- Interior: Smoke Free
- Fireplace: Other
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- View: Other
- Exterior: Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
- List Price: $2,400,000
- Price/SqFt: $872
- Year Built: 1915
- Living Area: 2,750 SqFt
- MLS Number: RLS20036800
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Corcoran Group
- Office Phone: (212) 355-3550
- Listing Agent: Rodolfo Lucchese
- Agent Phone: (917) 282-6762
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Nearby schools
6
P.S. 161 The Crown School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•330 Crown St
7
P.S. 241 Emma L. Johnston School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•976 President St
6
P.S. 375 Jackie Robinson School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•46 McKeever Pl
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 $67,262. Residents of New York City, NY typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 1198 Union St
The listing price of 1198 Union St property is $2,400,000.
The property 1198 Union St is a house located in New York City, New York, 11225.
Active Listing: 1198 Union St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1198 Union St are: P.S. 161 The Crown School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), P.S. 241 Emma L. Johnston School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), P.S. 375 Jackie Robinson School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Success Academy Charter School-Crown Heights (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), P.S. 138 Brooklyn (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), High School for Global Citizenship (The) (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Brooklyn School for Music & Theater (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
The property at 1198 Union St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1198 Union St is 2,750 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1198 Union St is 1915.
This home is located at 1198 Union St in New York City, NY and zip code 11225 in the Central Brooklyn neighborhood. This 2,750 square foot home was built in 1915. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,400,000.
New York City, NY housing market in June 2025 saw over 232 listings sold above listed price, more than 1007 sold at listed price and over 715 sold below. The number of homes for sale in New York City, NY decreased by 4.3% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 99 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $881,252 during the same period.