$2,500,000

221 E 21st St New York City, NY 11226

$10,000
Closing credit¹
5 beds
3 full
2,900 sqft
$862 / sqft
House

Property details

About 221 E 21st St

You will absolutely fall in love with this one-of-a-kind 20' X 50' English Revival Townhouse. Designed by architects Slee & Bryson and built in 1918, this rare gem has been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully renovated for modern townhouse living. This single-family home offers five-plus bedrooms and three full baths, elegantly proportioned living spaces, charming original details, three sunny exposures, and a south-facing garden. This unique property is one of the grandest homes in the Kenmore-Albemarle Terrace Historic District of Victorian Flatbush, a quiet double cul-de-sac of Georgian Revival townhouses.<br> <br> 1st Floor: A awning covered entry way welcomes you to the charming center hall. To the left, the living room, with a gracefully arched alcove mantle with a tile-fronted, wood burning fireplace framed by inglenook bench seats and built in bookshelves, to the right through French doors, the formal dining room retains the charm with original wainscoting, a leaded glass built-in china cabinet, and a large triple window; the renovated chef's kitchen features a fully hooded and vented five-burner chef's stove, farmhouse sink, large center island with bookshelves, an oversized refrigerator and generous cabinet and counterspace space throughout The kitchen opens to the expansive patio garden, framed by established perennials, perfect for entertaining.<br> <br> 2nd floor: A separate spacious master bedroom suite with renovated dual sink bath and a separate dressing room or home office; one large bedroom overlooking the parish house and churchyard. A second renovated bath is off the second-floor hall landing.<br> <br> 3rd Floor: Perfect for a guest suite, the third floor boasts a total of three bedrooms and a full bath; one full-sized bedroom with sunny south-facing windows and antique built-ins, one bedroom facing north with north and west exposures, and a third bedroom easily convert to a home office or dressing room.<br> <br> Lower Level: The basement can be accessed by interior stairs or a full width stairway from the garden. This space offers a variety of windowed recreation and storage rooms and workspaces, updated mechanicals and a large laundry room.<br> <br> Located in a quiet corner of Flatbush near the southeast corner of Prospect Park with skating rink, tennis courts, athletic fields, and playgrounds. The Kenmore-Albemarle Terrace district is just two blocks to concerts at the beautifully restored King Theater and 20 minutes to downtown Manhattan from the Q & B trains at Church Avenue.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
Size2,900 sqft
BasementYes
MLS #RLS20013970
FireplaceOther
ViewOther

Summary

  • MLS Number: RLS20013970
  • MLS Name: RLS
  • Office Name: Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC
  • Office Phone: (212) 381-3232
  • Listing Agent: ANDREW B VANDUSEN
  • Agent Phone: (718) 938-5172

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Nearby schools

9

Success Academy Charter School-Flatbush

Public Charter KG-4

0.1 mi

15 Snyder Ave

4

Norma Adams Clemons Academy

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

43 Snyder Ave

7

P.S. 245 Brooklyn

Public Magnet 1-5

0.3 mi

249 E 17th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $41,375. Residents of New York City, NY typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

43%
<35k
51%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

50%
Single, No Kids
24%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • H&MH&M
  • Foot LockerFoot Locker
  • Ross Dress For LessRoss Dress For Less

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HondaHonda
  • DodgeDodge
  • NissanNissan

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
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About 221 E 21st St

This home is located at 221 E 21st St in New York City, NY and zip code 11226 in the Flatbush neighborhood. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,500,000.

Over 180 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in New York City, NY. In the same period over 693 listings were sold below the listed price and 763 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in New York City, NY between February and March 2025 increased by 5.1%. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 143 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $869,492.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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