$1,499,000

255 E 21st St New York City, NY 11226

$10,000
Closing credit¹
5 beds
2 full, 1 partial
House

Property details

About 255 E 21st St

Charming English Revival townhouse awaits your personal renovation!<br> <br> Built in 1917 and designed by the renowned architects Slee & Bryson, this exceptional townhouse is primed for your personal renovations, allowing you to create your dream home. Nestled in the Kenmore-Albemarle Terrace Historic District of Victorian Flatbush, it is situated on a serene cul-de-sac surrounded by Georgian Revival townhouses and is proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places. <br> <br> This single-family brick townhouse boasts a spacious triplex layout featuring five bedrooms and 2.5 baths, showcasing delightful original details such as original crafted woodwork, wainscoting, built in corner curio cabinets in dining room, intricate plaster moldings, built-in features, and herringbone parquet floors. <br> <br> Upon entering, you are greeted by a gracious center hall that leads to a roomy living area complete with a wood-burning fireplace. Adjacent to this is a formal dining room, adorned with wainscoting and large original windows that invite an abundance of natural light. The kitchen is designed for functionality and flows seamlessly into a private garden patio, perfect for entertaining. <br> <br> This home also includes a garage and private parking. <br> <br> Located in a charming, quiet corner of Flatbush, this townhouse borders both Prospect park South and Prospect Lefferts Garden and offers a quick 20-minute commute to Manhattan via the B & Q trains at Church Avenue. <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
Year built1917
ParkingAssigned, Garage
MLS #RLS20012290
Garage1 space
FireplaceOther
ViewOther

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Interior: Smoke Free
  • Fireplace: Other
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Parking: Assigned, Garage
  • View: Other
  • Architectural Style: Walk-Up
  • List Price: $1,499,000
  • Year Built: 1917
  • MLS Number: RLS20012290
  • MLS Name: RLS
  • Office Name: Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC
  • Office Phone: (212) 381-3232
  • Listing Agent: Vera Capozucca
  • Agent Phone: (718) 399-4149

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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. The most common annual income of people living in New York City, NY is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically 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 255 E 21st St

The listing price of 255 E 21st St property is $1,499,000.

The property 255 E 21st St is a house located in New York City, New York, 11226.

Active Listing: 255 E 21st St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 255 E 21st St are: Success Academy Charter School-Flatbush (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Norma Adams Clemons Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), P.S. 245 Brooklyn (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), M.S. 246 Walt Whitman (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Achievement First Voyager Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Middle School 890 (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Academy for College Preparatory and Career Exp (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Science Technology & Research Early College (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

The property at 255 E 21st St has 5 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The year of construction for 255 E 21st St is 1917.

This home is located at 255 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 March 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,499,000.

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. Between March and April 2025, New York City, NY real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 1.7%. Listings spent 131 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $870,078 during the same period.

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

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