NOT LISTED FOR SALE

689 Myrtle Ave Unit 5F Brooklyn, NY 11205

Bed-Stuy Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $790,220 - $903,000

Studio
1 Bath
1,005 Sq Ft
1947 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 28, 2025

Last sale price $890,000 $886 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,345 / mo

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Elevator
  • Dining Area
  • City View

About This Home

As of April 2025

This rare 1,005 sq. ft. condo loft with 13-foot ceilings is now available for purchase at The Chocolate Factory, located at the border of Bedford Stuyvesant and Clinton Hill. The loft offers a spacious, sunlit open layout with large windows and excellent storage options. The expansive bathroom includes excellent cabinet storage and a luxurious jacuzzi tub. The modern, open-concept kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, granite countertops with bar seating, and abundant cabinetry for all your storage needs. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the living area provide stunning views of Brooklyn's beautifully designed landscapes. Created to balance dining, cooking, and relaxation, this artistic space blends function with high-end style.

Originally built in 1947 and converted to lofts in 2002, The Chocolate Factory Condominium boasts one of Brooklyn's rare green roof decks, complete with crickets and butterflies. The rooftop gym, encased in glass, offers panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, including the Freedom Tower and Empire State Building, alongside a well-kept garden. Other amenities include a video intercom system with cell phone integration, 24/7 security surveillance, high-speed Verizon internet, a bike storage room, and rooftop WiFi, allowing you to work outdoors with a peaceful, scenic backdrop. The G train at Myrtle-Willoughby is 2.5 blocks away giving you access to Manhattan with 20 minutes.

Nearby, you'll find major grocery stores like Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Wegmans, Fairway, and Costco, as well as a variety of organic markets and restaurants offering delivery service to the building. This apartment is used as a 1 bedroom condo loft and close to the YMCA, Herbert Von King Park, Kosciuszko Pool, Fort Greene Park, the post office, pharmacies, Home Depot, Zipcar stations, parking garages, and Citibike docks.

Make your dream loft a reality today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tonya Canady

Serhant License #30CA0961614 Listed on: 02/26/2025

Serhant

Last Buyer's Agent

Alex Fincham

Compass License #10301221777

Compass

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

HOA Fees

  • $882 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 5th floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 1,005 Sq Ft Home
  • Dining Area
  • City Views

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer Hookup

Utilities

  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 1142 / 01824

Community Details

Overview

  • Chocolate Factory Condos
  • Bedford Stuyvesant Subdivision
  • 5-Story Property

Amenities

  • Rooftop Deck
  • No Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$882 per month

Listing Details

  • Exposures: South,West
  • Property SubType: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
  • Architectural Style: Loft
  • Entry Level: 5
  • Pets No Pets Comments: Every owner,Building Pets Allowed Comments:Every owner
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  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 5

Interior Features

  • Interior Features: Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1005.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Basement: No
  • Basement: Other

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Integer: 1

Exterior Features

  • View: City
  • View: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Building Roof Deck, Private Outdoor Space Under 60 Sqft
  • Patio/Porch Features: None

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Building None, Washer Hookup, In Unit
  • Green Building Features: Elevator(s)
  • Cooling: Other
  • Cooling: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee: 882.0
  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Common Interest: Condominium

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: M1-2R6A

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Building Name: Chocolate Factory
  • Total Stories: 5
  • Year Built: 1947

Rental Info

  • Land Lease: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 01824
  • Tax Lot: 1142

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2025
Closed on
Apr 28, 2025
Sold by
John Hawke and Alexandra Hawke
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tonya Canady
Serhant
Buyer's Agent
Alex Fincham
Compass
List Price
$890,000
Sold Price
$890,000
Current Estimated Value
$857,555

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$32,445
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.71%
Original Mortgage
$667,500
Outstanding Balance
$657,889
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$199,666

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2003
Sold by
Chocolate Partners Llc
Bought by
Hawke Alexandra and Hawke John
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$890,000 Stewart Title Insurance Compan
Hawke Alexandra $354,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $667,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Sold $890,000 0.0% $886 / Sq Ft
02/26/2025 02/26/25 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2025 02/26/25 For Sale $890,000 -- $886 / Sq Ft
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 $8,778 $69,977 $3,483 $66,494
2025 $8,645 $74,169 $3,483 $70,686
2024 $8,645 $76,749 $3,483 $73,266
2023 $6,938 $69,235 $3,483 $65,752
2022 $6,598 $65,366 $3,483 $61,883
2021 $6,641 $65,624 $3,483 $62,141
2020 $3,153 $74,470 $3,483 $70,987
2019 $5,975 $73,750 $3,483 $70,267
2018 $6,076 $71,170 $3,483 $67,687
2017 $6,076 $54,412 $3,483 $50,929
2016 $5,759 $49,618 $3,483 $46,135
2015 $2,522 $44,899 $3,483 $41,416
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • TC

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Tonya Canady

    Serhant

    (718) 210-4037

    2 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Tonya Canady
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Alex Fincham

    Compass

    (724) 470-8036

    11 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Alex Fincham
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Map

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS20005577

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 01734-1142

New York Kings County Brooklyn 11205 Bed-Stuy

689 Myrtle Ave Unit 5F, Brooklyn, NY

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