186 Howard Ave Brooklyn, NY 11233
Bed-Stuy NeighborhoodEstimated payment $7,933/month
Total Views
8,187
9
Beds
4.5
Baths
2,925
Sq Ft
$479
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- No HOA
- Tile Flooring
- 4-minute walk to Brevoort Playground
- Recessed Lighting
- No Heating
About This Home
Discover the potential of 186 Howard Avenue, a renovated two-family home in the heart of Ocean Hill, Bedford-Stuyvesant. This income-generating property features a spacious parlor duplex with an English basement and a separately metered four-bedroom, two-bath rental unit on the second floor.
The parlor duplex, currently vacant, offers a flexible layout with two bedrooms on the lower English basement level alongside a large living room and a full bathroom. The parlor floor boasts an open kitchen and dining area, a second living space, two additional bedrooms, and another full bathroom—perfect for an owner’s unit or a high-rent rental.
The second-floor apartment is a four-bedroom, two-bath unit, currently tenanted. This well-maintained unit features a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, an open living/dining area, ample closet space, washer/dryer hookups, radiant heated bathroom floors, hardwood flooring throughout, and ceiling fans in each bedroom.
Positioned in a rapidly growing neighborhood, this property is near the A/C train at Rockaway Avenue and the J train at Halsey Street, ensuring seamless access to Manhattan and beyond. Ocean Hill blends historic Brooklyn charm with an evolving dining and cultural scene, making it a prime location for investors and homeowners alike.
With its strong rental income potential, modern renovations, and ideal layout, 186 Howard Avenue is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,660
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 19.670000x100.000000
Home Design
- Duplex
Interior Spaces
- 2,925 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Recessed Lighting
- Decorative Fireplace
- Tile Flooring
Kitchen
- Gas Cooktop
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 9 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- No Heating
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- 2 Units
- Bedford Stuyvesant Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 46 / 01508
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Home Values in the Area
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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 | $5,890 | $55,680 | $23,580 | $32,100 |
| 2024 | $5,890 | $45,780 | $23,580 | $22,200 |
| 2023 | $5,618 | $56,160 | $23,580 | $32,580 |
| 2022 | $5,287 | $58,260 | $23,580 | $34,680 |
| 2021 | $5,340 | $57,480 | $23,580 | $33,900 |
| 2020 | $2,652 | $66,060 | $23,580 | $42,480 |
| 2019 | $5,260 | $73,080 | $23,580 | $49,500 |
| 2018 | $3,633 | $17,823 | $6,491 | $11,332 |
| 2017 | $3,432 | $16,838 | $4,950 | $11,888 |
| 2016 | $3,181 | $15,914 | $5,860 | $10,054 |
| 2015 | $1,916 | $15,898 | $7,191 | $8,707 |
| 2014 | $1,916 | $15,724 | $8,221 | $7,503 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2025 08/11/25 | For Sale | $1,400,000 | 0.0% | $479 / Sq Ft |
| 08/11/2025 08/11/25 | Off Market | $1,400,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/27/2025 07/27/25 | For Sale | $1,400,000 | 0.0% | $479 / Sq Ft |
| 07/27/2025 07/27/25 | Off Market | $1,400,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/16/2025 07/16/25 | For Sale | $1,400,000 | 0.0% | $479 / Sq Ft |
| 07/16/2025 07/16/25 | Off Market | $1,400,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/09/2025 07/09/25 | For Sale | $1,400,000 | 0.0% | $479 / Sq Ft |
| 07/09/2025 07/09/25 | Off Market | $1,400,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/02/2025 07/02/25 | For Sale | $1,400,000 | 0.0% | $479 / Sq Ft |
| 06/30/2025 06/30/25 | Off Market | $1,400,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/23/2025 06/23/25 | For Sale | $1,400,000 | 0.0% | $479 / Sq Ft |
| 06/23/2025 06/23/25 | Off Market | $1,400,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/09/2025 06/09/25 | For Sale | $1,400,000 | 0.0% | $479 / Sq Ft |
| 06/09/2025 06/09/25 | Off Market | $1,400,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/09/2025 03/09/25 | For Sale | $1,400,000 | 0.0% | $479 / Sq Ft |
| 03/05/2025 03/05/25 | Off Market | $1,400,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/21/2025 02/21/25 | For Sale | $1,400,000 | 0.0% | $479 / Sq Ft |
| 02/19/2025 02/19/25 | Off Market | $1,400,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/07/2025 02/07/25 | For Sale | $1,400,000 | 0.0% | $479 / Sq Ft |
| 02/07/2025 02/07/25 | Off Market | $1,400,000 | -- | -- |
| 01/23/2025 01/23/25 | For Sale | $1,400,000 | -- | $479 / Sq Ft |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $720,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $720,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $423,700 | -- | |
| Deed | $423,700 | -- | |
| Deed | $280,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $280,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $351,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $351,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $326,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $326,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $700,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $700,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $119,700 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $280,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $299,250 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS11031615
APN: 01508-0046
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