657 E 26th St, Unit 1G Floor 1 Brooklyn, NY 11210
Flatbush NeighborhoodEstimated payment $4,195/month
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Community Garden
- Bike Room
- Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham Rated A-
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
About This Home
An amazingly spacious, two-bedroom, two-bath home near Brooklyn College with a large bonus dining foyer measuring an impressive 1,200 square feet, where every window is filled with greenery. They don't make them like this anymore. The bright and welcoming space is elevated 4 stairs up so that it looks out onto the blooming trees from every angle. The home was lovingly renovated and designed by its current owners, features an updated kitchen with a dishwasher, an ensuite full bathroom, and a second full bath, original hardwood floors, architectural arches, 5 amazing closets, recessed lights, and designer light fixtures. From the moment you walk through the buildings art deco, marble-clad lobby, you can feel the difference in the craftsmanship and scale of a well-constructed building of the 1940's. The generous sizing and solid materials continue as you enter the apartment's expansive foyer flanked by two closets, a room which can serve as a dining room, home office, or chic entryway. The nearly 21' expansive living area is large enough to accommodate a TV area, as well as an office space or dining area. Sunlight floods in through two west-facing windows at the far end, with trees of all shades dappling the light, creating the perfect opportunity for bird watching. Adjacent is the extra-large eat-in kitchen, which will please any home chef with its suite of Bosch stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, microwave, and full-sized fridge, bespoke cabinetry, crisp subway tile, butcherblock countertops, new flooring, recessed lighting, and west-facing windows for ample light. Down the spacious hallway are the two bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as a bonus linen closet. The massive primary bedroom can also do double duty by housing an office space, exercise area, or reading nook while gazing out the double exposure South and West facing windows. An en-suite, newly refinished bathroom completes the perfect bedroom. A bright, large second bathroom with a tub separates the two bedrooms. The second bedroom features a large closet and two windows with double exposure from both the south and the east for beautiful morning light over the building's planted communal flower garden. 657 E 26th St. is located equidistant between the B/Q and 2/5 trains, making travel to Manhattan a breeze. Shop to your heart's content at Target, Home Goods, and Aldi on Flatbush Avenue, then enjoy any of the wonderful restaurants Cortelyou Road has to offer. like to swim? Enjoy one of Brooklyn's few full-size windowed pools at Brooklyn College nearby. All of this, along with proximity to iconic Prospect Park, makes it a superb location. Located in one of Brooklyn's most elegant pre-war buildings, 657 East 26th Street is nestled at the crossroads of Ditmas Park and Victorian Flatbush. The maintenance includes taxes, heat, hot water, a live-in super, and a porter. There is common storage and bike storage to rent and laundry in the basement. Boasting a huge common garden and a favorable sublet policy, this property is not to be missed! Cats are welcome, but dogs are not allowed.
Open House Schedule
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Appointment Only Open HouseSunday, May 3, 202612:30 to 1:30 pm5/3/2026 12:30:00 PM +00:005/3/2026 1:30:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
Property Details
Home Type
- Co-Op
Year Built
- Built in 1941
HOA Fees
- $886 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 0006 / 05247
Community Details
Overview
- 113 Units
- Flatbush Subdivision
- 6-Story Property
Amenities
- Community Garden
- Laundry Facilities
- Elevator
- Bike Room
Map
About This Building
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 | $392,803 | $3,875,850 | $815,850 | $3,060,000 |
| 2024 | $392,803 | $3,377,700 | $815,850 | $2,561,850 |
| 2023 | $298,173 | $3,366,900 | $815,850 | $2,551,050 |
| 2022 | $278,849 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $267,346 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $127,780 | $3,362,850 | $408,150 | $2,954,700 |
| 2019 | $237,171 | $3,082,950 | $408,150 | $2,674,800 |
| 2018 | $325,667 | $3,119,400 | $408,150 | $2,711,250 |
| 2017 | $302,269 | $3,077,550 | $408,150 | $2,669,400 |
| 2016 | $264,373 | $2,846,700 | $239,850 | $2,606,850 |
| 2015 | $113,202 | $2,344,500 | $239,850 | $2,104,650 |
| 2014 | $113,202 | $2,147,400 | $239,850 | $1,907,550 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2026 04/30/26 | For Sale | $525,000 | +26.5% | -- | |
| 05/27/2016 05/27/16 | Sold | $415,000 | -1.2% | $4 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/26/2016 03/26/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/19/2016 02/19/16 | For Sale | $420,000 | -- | $4 / Sq Ft |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS20087927
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