1218 Saint Marks Ave Brooklyn, NY 11213
Crown Heights NeighborhoodEstimated payment $6,448/month
Highlights
- Deck
- High Ceiling
- Private Yard
- Wood Flooring
- Granite Countertops
- 3-minute walk to Woods Playground
About This Home
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Welcome to 1218 St. Marks Avenue, a thoughtfully renovated semi-detached two-family townhouse in the heart of historic Weeksville, offering flexibility, income, and long-term upside on a massive 20' × 127' lot. This home offers approximately ~2,657 square feet of total interior space, including ~1,857 square feet across two residential floors and a ~800 square foot finished basement with a full bathroom. In addition, there is ~4,369 square feet of unused FAR, creating exceptional future development potential. The result is a property that delivers both immediate livability and substantial long-term opportunity. Lower Garden Duplex The owner’s residence is a sun-filled two-bedroom, two-bath garden duplex with three exposures and an oversized kitchen boasting a dramatic skylight. The layout is generous and intuitive, offering excellent flow for daily living and entertaining, with direct access to the backyard that makes indoor-outdoor living effortless. The oversized backyard, measuring approximately 80 feet deep by 20 feet wide, is fully decked and thoughtfully tiered, creating multiple outdoor zones for dining, lounging, and entertaining. Create a duplex by combining the first floor apartment with the finished basement. This bonus space is ideal for a media room, gym, or art studio. The lower level includes a full bathroom and direct access to the front yard, adding versatility, storage, and future customization options. Upper Loft Residence The second floor features a one and a half bedroom, one bathroom residence with strong rental income potential and distinctive architectural character. High ceilings, exposed beams, three exposures, an open-plan kitchen with an island, and a skylight that bathes the apartment in natural light gives the main living space a loft-like feel. The oversized primary bedroom offers an alcove layout that also has space for a proper bedroom set. The second room—currently used as a walk-in closet—can easily be reconfigured as a nursery or home office. The apartment is move-in ready and so appealing that it could just as easily serve as the owner’s residence. Expansion Opportunity Set on a 20' × 128' lot with approximately 4,369 square feet of additional buildable FAR, the property presents a compelling opportunity to expand when ready (subject to architect review and DOB approvals). Whether your vision includes additional living space or long-term value creation, the potential here is significant. Location 1218 St. Marks Avenue is ideally positioned near the best of Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights, with easy access to cafés, restaurants, neighborhood amenities, and multiple mass-transit options, including the A/C trains and the 3/4 lines at Utica Avenue, as well as multiple bus lines and the LIRR. This home is move in ready plus an excellent investment with future upside—perfect for the discerning first-time buyer or long-term investor.
Open House Schedule
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Appointment Only Open HouseSunday, February 15, 202612:00 to 1:00 pm2/15/2026 12:00:00 PM +00:002/15/2026 1:00:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
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Appointment Only Open HouseSunday, February 22, 202612:00 to 1:00 pm2/22/2026 12:00:00 PM +00:002/22/2026 1:00:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,448
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 20.000000x127.750000
- Private Yard
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Duplex
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- 2,657 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- High Ceiling
- Decorative Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Intercom
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Baseboard Heating
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 0028 / 01361
Community Details
Overview
- 2 Units
- Weeksville Subdivision
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,447 | $54,360 | $22,080 | $32,280 |
| 2024 | $2,447 | $52,500 | $22,080 | $30,420 |
| 2023 | $2,336 | $55,500 | $22,080 | $33,420 |
| 2022 | $1,625 | $60,840 | $22,080 | $38,760 |
| 2021 | $2,156 | $56,040 | $22,080 | $33,960 |
| 2020 | $1,071 | $46,860 | $22,080 | $24,780 |
| 2019 | $2,124 | $51,840 | $22,080 | $29,760 |
| 2016 | $1,706 | $8,536 | $4,885 | $3,651 |
| 2015 | $809 | $8,533 | $5,157 | $3,376 |
| 2014 | $809 | $8,460 | $6,140 | $2,320 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 02/11/26 | For Sale | $1,200,000 | -- | $452 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $770,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $770,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $770,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $260,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $260,000 | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $616,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $616,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,104 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS20068374
APN: 01361-0028
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