
260 Covert St Brooklyn, NY 11207
Bushwick NeighborhoodEstimated payment $8,208/month
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Multiple cooling system units
- 4-minute walk to Irving Square Park
- Garden
- Heating System Uses Steam
About This Home
Charming two-family home with endless potential, nestled in the heart of Bushwick. Offering over 2,000 square feet across three spacious floors, this residence is ready to be customized to suit your lifestyle and needs. A perfect blend of original character and modern updates.
The owner's duplex features three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, contemporary kitchens, and a full unfinished basement. This level features a living room, dining room and bedroom with a mix of classic hardwood flooring and sleek white tiles leading to the rear garden. The private outdoor space is framed by tall shrubs and lush green grass—ideal for gardening, barbecues, and entertaining.
The second unit, more recently renovated, still maintains its historic charm with preserved moldings and custom finishings. It includes three generously sized bedrooms, a full bathroom, an updated kitchen, and separate living and dining areas. There is also access to the roof from this unit, which has been recently replaced and still under warranty. Enjoy ample sunlight from the skylight and oversized windows.
Both units boast soaring 12-foot ceilings, enhancing the spacious feel of this 19-foot-wide property. This level features timeless tin ceilings, adding another touch of vintage appeal.
Located on a picturesque tree-lined block in prime Bushwick, the home is near top-rated public schools, including PS/IS 45 Horace E. Green, PS 116 Elizabeth L. Farrell, PS5 Ronald McNair, Junior High School 383, and Bushwick Community High School. Enjoy easy access to vibrant local restaurants, shops, and nightlife. Commuting is a breeze with the L and M subway lines and nearby bus stops just minutes away.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,680
Lot Details
- 1,900 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 100 x 19
- Garden
- Back Yard
Home Design
- 2,736 Sq Ft Home
- Flat Roof Shape
- Block Foundation
- Stucco Exterior
- Masonry
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Basement Cellar
Utilities
- Multiple cooling system units
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Heating System Uses Gas
- 220 Volts
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- 2 Units
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Block 3424
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 | $3,662 | $105,000 | $11,580 | $93,420 |
2024 | $3,662 | $89,100 | $11,580 | $77,520 |
2023 | $3,500 | $78,720 | $11,580 | $67,140 |
2022 | $3,246 | $64,440 | $11,580 | $52,860 |
2021 | $3,234 | $61,380 | $11,580 | $49,800 |
2020 | $1,605 | $54,540 | $11,580 | $42,960 |
2019 | $3,178 | $55,800 | $11,580 | $44,220 |
2018 | $2,927 | $14,360 | $3,376 | $10,984 |
2017 | $2,763 | $13,552 | $3,010 | $10,542 |
2016 | $2,560 | $12,806 | $3,838 | $8,968 |
2015 | $1,542 | $12,788 | $3,507 | $9,281 |
2014 | $1,542 | $12,662 | $4,169 | $8,493 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/28/2025 07/28/25 | Price Changed | $1,450,000 | -4.9% | $530 / Sq Ft |
07/09/2025 07/09/25 | For Sale | $1,525,000 | -- | $557 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Deed | $425,000 | -- | |
Deed | $425,000 | -- | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
Deed | -- | -- | |
Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $114,009 | No Value Available | |
Open | $318,750 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Closed | $318,750 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $544,185 | Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage | |
Closed | $0 | No Value Available |
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