NOT LISTED FOR SALE

659 Decatur St Unit 2 Brooklyn, NY 11233

Ocean Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,197,000 - $1,617,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft
$1,567/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Pre War Building
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 4-minute walk to Saratoga Park

About This Home

As of January 2018

RENTED 1/28/2018. 2.5 bedroom in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Available now. One bedroom can hold a king sized bed. The 2nd bedroom can hold a queen sized bed and one room can be used as an office. The charming kitchen is windowed with stainless steele appliances. The living room is spacious with oversized windows and lots of light. A dining area can be set up in this well proportioned space. Your grocery store is within 2 blocks. Your laundromat is a minute from your door to the corner. Your trains are 4 blocks away with the J to Chauncey or Halsey on Broadway. The C train to Rockaway is 8 blocks away. Restaurants and shopping start 1 block from your home. There are no closets so bring your armoires and storage. The space can definitely hold them with room to spare. Heat and hot water are included. Call or e-mail me for an appointment today.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Tonya Canady

Serhant License #30CA0961614 Listed on: 11/06/2017

Serhant

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • 1899

Home Design

  • 900 Sq Ft Home
  • Pre War Building
  • Entry on the 2nd floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System

Community Details

  • 2 Units
  • Bedford Stuyvesant Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 1/1/18

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

1899

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2018-01-01

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Saratoga Ave/Thomas S Boyland St
  • Exposures: North,South,West
  • Property SubType: Multi Family
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Neighborhood: Bedford - Stuyvesant
  • Architectural Style: Prewar
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Year Built (Public Record): 1899

Interior Features

  • Living Area: 900.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Units: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2026
Sold by
Thomas Paula
Bought by
Glashen Gabrielle G and Thomas Paula A
Current Estimated Value
$1,409,984

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$700,000
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$709,984

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2013
Sold by
Stark Property Holding Co Llc
Bought by
Thomas Paula

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$523,738
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2011
Sold by
Phillip Judith
Bought by
Stark Property Holding Co Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2006
Sold by
Blue Richard
Bought by
Phillip Judith

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2005
Sold by
Nivens Alicia
Bought by
Blue Richard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,400
Interest Rate
5.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1998
Sold by
Mr Foreclosure Inc
Bought by
Nivens Alicia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,561
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 1998
Sold by
Simpson Diane
Bought by
Mr Foreclosure Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,561
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Glashen Gabrielle G -- --
Thomas Paula $489,000 --
Thomas Paula $489,000 --
Thomas Paula $489,000 --
Stark Property Holding Co Llc $250,000 --
Stark Property Holding Co Llc $250,000 --
Stark Property Holding Co Llc $250,000 --
Phillip Judith $650,000 --
Phillip Judith $650,000 --
Phillip Judith $650,000 --
Blue Richard $482,000 --
Blue Richard $482,000 --
Blue Richard $482,000 --
Nivens Alicia $185,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Nivens Alicia $185,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Mr Foreclosure Inc $245,000 Trw Title Insurance
Mr Foreclosure Inc $245,000 Trw Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Glashen Gabrielle G $700,000
Closed Thomas Paula $523,738
Previous Owner Phillip Judith $520,000
Previous Owner Blue Richard $96,400
Previous Owner Blue Richard $385,600
Previous Owner Nivens Alicia $184,561
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/28/2018 01/28/18 Rented -- -- --
12/29/2017 12/29/17 Under Contract -- -- --
11/07/2017 11/07/17 For Rent $1,700 -- --
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

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 $2,999 $71,880 $19,380 $52,500
2024 $2,999 $75,600 $19,380 $56,220
2023 $3,033 $82,260 $19,380 $62,880
2022 $2,938 $75,480 $19,380 $56,100
2021 $2,914 $60,120 $19,380 $40,740
2020 $1,653 $72,900 $19,380 $53,520
2019 $2,555 $80,640 $19,380 $61,260
2018 $2,477 $13,612 $3,947 $9,665
2017 $2,445 $13,464 $6,160 $7,304
2016 $2,231 $12,710 $6,537 $6,173
2015 $1,532 $11,991 $5,995 $5,996
2014 $1,532 $11,344 $5,410 $5,934
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Landlord's Agent in 2018

    Tonya Canady

    Serhant

    (718) 210-4037

    1 Total Sale

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Map

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS10172348

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 01502-0067

New York Kings County Brooklyn 11233 Ocean Hill

659 Decatur St Unit 2, Brooklyn, NY

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