591 Sheffield Ave Brooklyn, NY 11207
Brownsville NeighborhoodEstimated payment $4,811/month
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- 3-minute walk to Pennsylvania Avenue
- Heating System Uses Steam
- P.S. 190 - Sheffield Rated 9+
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Back Yard
About This Home
Welcome to 591 Sheffield Avenue, a solid brick, semi-detached legal 2-family home in East New York, Brooklyn. Situated on a 25x95 lot with a 20x55 building footprint, this well-maintained property offers generous living space, income potential, and long-term upside. The first-floor apartment features 5 rooms, 3 bedrooms, and 1 full bathroom. The second-floor apartment offers 6 rooms, 4 bedrooms, and 1 full bathroom, plus a private front-facing balcony accessed from the front bedroom or home office. A fully finished basement with both interior and exterior access provides versatile bonus space for storage, recreation, or additional use. Notable features include brick construction, a 2-car garage with shared driveway, front porch, second-floor balcony, upgraded 100-amp electric service, gas boiler, and separate water heater. The home is in move-in condition throughout. Zoned R6, the property offers potential to expand the existing building footprint, subject to DOB approval and architect review—creating a strong value-add opportunity for end users or investors. Conveniently located near the commercial corridors of Pitkin Avenue, Liberty Avenue, and Fulton Street, with easy access to supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacies, and banks. Gateway Center Mall—home to Target, BJ’s, and Home Depot—is just minutes away. Transportation options include the C train at Euclid Avenue, A train at Grant and Euclid, J/Z at Cleveland and Crescent, 3 train at Van Siclen Avenue, LIRR at East New York, and multiple bus lines (B13, B15, B20, Q7, Q8, Q24). Quick access to the Belt Parkway, Jackie Robinson Parkway, and JFK Airport. Ideal for end users seeking to live in one unit and rent the other, buyers needing multi-unit flexibility, or investors looking for a turnkey brick 2-family with garage and expansion potential. Brick construction, semi-detached layout, deep lot, R6 zoning, and move-in condition—opportunities like this do not last.
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Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,722
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- 2,375 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 95 x 25
- Back Yard
Home Design
- Flat Roof Shape
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Stone Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- 2,200 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Flooring
- Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Stove
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Shared Driveway
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Heating System Uses Gas
- 100 Amp Service
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- 2 Units
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Block 3839
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 | $3,778 | $49,800 | $20,280 | $29,520 |
| 2024 | $3,778 | $55,740 | $20,280 | $35,460 |
| 2023 | $3,609 | $55,980 | $20,280 | $35,700 |
| 2022 | $3,347 | $47,160 | $20,280 | $26,880 |
| 2021 | $3,332 | $36,420 | $20,280 | $16,140 |
| 2020 | $1,655 | $37,020 | $20,280 | $16,740 |
| 2019 | $3,279 | $35,520 | $20,280 | $15,240 |
| 2018 | $3,019 | $14,808 | $7,653 | $7,155 |
| 2017 | $2,848 | $13,971 | $7,254 | $6,717 |
| 2016 | $2,638 | $13,194 | $8,305 | $4,889 |
| 2015 | $1,590 | $13,186 | $6,963 | $6,223 |
| 2014 | $1,590 | $13,063 | $8,278 | $4,785 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2026 04/18/26 | For Sale | $849,000 | -- | $386 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $325,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $325,000 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $44,001 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $44,001 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Open | $260,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $260,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Brooklyn Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 500634
APN: 03839-0013
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