NOT LISTED FOR SALE

491 E 4th St Unit 3 Brooklyn, NY 11218

Kensington Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,625,000 - $2,928,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
1925 Built

Highlights

  • City View
  • Green Building
  • No HOA
  • Ditmas Junior High school Rated A-

About This Home

As of January 2024

Ready for a rental like no other? This newly renovated attic apartment in prime Kensington will exceed your expectations. Here you will find a light-filled living room with soaring ceilings, and adjacent to it a tastefully renovated, windowed kitchen with ample cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. This top floor apartment has a King-size master bedroom, and a Queen-size 2nd bedroom. The tiled bathroom features a window. There are total of 3 exposures here, with pleasing city views. Brand new floors will serve you well. There are new windows in the space and recessed lighting.

Live on a tree lined block just off Cortelyou Rd., in the Kensington / Ditmas Park vicinity, with quick access to dining and entertainment options. Choose between the Church Ave. or Ditmas Ave stations of the F train, or Cortelyou Rd. stop of the Q for a 40-minute commute to the city and a shorter ride to the beaches. An express bus stop is just a few blocks away, on Cortelyou as well. This is a cats-only apartment: sorry, no dogs! Heat, hot, and cold water are included in the rent. NYS-based guarantors are accepted.

Do not miss your chance to live in this impressive apartment: look no further and ask for a showing today.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Oleg Polonsky

Douglas Elliman Real Estate License #10301210984 Listed on: 01/22/2024

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Last Renter's Agent

Oleg Polonsky

Douglas Elliman Real Estate License #10301210984 Listed on: 01/22/2024

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Co-Op

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • City Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Building
  • Smoke Free Home

Utilities

  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 1/21/24
  • Legal Lot and Block 0080 / 05373

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 3 Units
  • Kensington Subdivision

Amenities

  • No Laundry Facilities

Property Details

Home Type

Co-Op

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Available Date: 2024-01-21

Listing Details

  • Exposures: East,North,West
  • Property SubType: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Neighborhood: Kensington
  • Architectural Style: Walk-Up
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Coop
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Interior Features: Smoke Free
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Basement: No
  • Basement: Other

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • View: City
  • View: Yes
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio/Porch Features: None

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Building None
  • Green Building Features: Green Building
  • Cooling: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: No
  • Common Interest: Stock Cooperative

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Units: 3
  • Total Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1925

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 05373
  • Tax Lot: 0080

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2006
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$2,180,333

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
0.0662%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Interest Rate
0.0667%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $15,418
Open $450,000
Closed $364,000
Previous Owner $14,000
Previous Owner $30,900
Previous Owner $1,631
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/30/2024 01/30/24 Rented $2,650 0.0% --
01/30/2024 01/30/24 Under Contract -- -- --
01/22/2024 01/22/24 For Rent $2,650 -- --
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

Tax History

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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
2026 $4,491 $165,300 $28,920 $136,380
2025 $4,454 $128,940 $28,920 $100,020
2024 $4,454 $126,960 $28,920 $98,040
2023 $4,249 $130,200 $28,920 $101,280
2022 $3,941 $132,780 $28,920 $103,860
2021 $3,921 $108,540 $28,920 $79,620
2020 $3,898 $90,720 $28,920 $61,800
2019 $7,733 $90,660 $28,920 $61,740
2018 $7,109 $34,873 $11,730 $23,143
2017 $6,707 $32,901 $16,979 $15,922
2016 $6,208 $31,053 $18,946 $12,107
2015 $3,744 $31,053 $18,521 $12,532
2014 $3,744 $30,804 $21,770 $9,034
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Oleg Polonsky

    Landlord's Agent in 2024

    Oleg Polonsky

    Douglas Elliman Real Estate

    (646) 256-0899

    21 in this area

    46 Total Sales

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Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS10930295

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 05373-0080

New York Kings County Brooklyn 11218 Kensington

491 E 4th St Unit 3, Brooklyn, NY

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