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1638 Bay Ridge Ave
Bensonhurst, Brooklyn | 16th Ave & 17th Ave
10.5 Rooms3 Beds2.5 Baths3,000 Square FeetSingle Family
$1,900,000
floors / apts2 / 1
Lot Size40'x100'
Built Size30'x50'
ZoneR5
Building TypeHouse
RE Taxes$7,096
Price Per SF
$633
This property was sold for $1,900,000 on 11/29/21.
Building Amenities
- Laundry Room
- Wine Cellar
Property Description for 1638 Bay Ridge Ave
Luxurious and one of kind! An all brick Italian palazzo, located on a quiet tree lined block in Bensonhurst. Enter the home through a double door, handcrafted in Italy, with hand-painted artisan glass. The palatial sun-drenched entranceway reveals a sweeping custom marble staircase, complemented by hand forged ornate wrought iron railings. To the left, solid cherry pocket doors, with custom glass features, leads into the inviting living room. Oversized windows adorn the living room that features an electric fireplace surrounded by an Italian mantle to welcome you. The formal dining room is perfect for entertaining. Continue into a huge eat-in kitchen complete with custom Italian cherry cabinetry, Egyptian marble counters with a leather finish and gorgeous ceramic tile backsplash with custom mosaic. Ample storage and room for a full table with chairs, this kitchen is a true centerpiece of the home. The main floor also features a bathroom for guests. Upstairs, consists of three bedrooms. An enormous primary bedroom, with lots of light and closets, and two additional bedrooms with closets and private balconies. The upstairs bathroom boasts a corner jacuzzi tub with separate shower and bidet. Not to be outdone, the home has a finished attic, which runs the full length of the home which can be adapted to fit your needs. The finished basement has its own separate entrance, office space, a den space, a laundry room as well as cold storage perfect for a wine cellar. This solidly built home is comprised of all steel, block and brick construction. Three zone radiant heating as well as central air. This luxury home is a showcase of handcrafted Italian artistry from the window and doors details, cabinetry and fine tile and marble work, this home is a must see.
Listing History for 1638 Bay Ridge Ave
Now
11/29/2021
$1,900,000
Sold and Closed by Roberto Pollina
Douglas Elliman
09/03/2021
Contract Signed by Anthony Marino
Douglas Elliman
Building Details for 1638 Bay Ridge Ave
OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeHouse
AgePost-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built2003
Floors/Apts2/1
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
71 St
0.13 miles
18 Av
0.34 miles
New Utrecht Av
0.41 miles
79 St
0.43 miles
Bensonhurst | Brooklyn
Quick Profile
Bensonhurst is a densely populated residential neighborhood with a bustling business district in the southwest section of Brooklyn. It’s a storied neighborhood and is considered to be the most ethnically diverse neighborhood in New York City.
Technically, Bensonhurst doesn’t quite have the same clean-cut boundaries the way other neighborhoods do. It has an odd shape that intertwines with the surrounding communities of Bath Beach, Dyker Heights, Borough Park and Mapleton. The neighborhoods are sometimes mistaken for Bensonhurst and vice versa. It’s bordered by 14th Avenue, which is to the northwest, 60st Street and McDonald Avenue to the northeast, Avenue S to the southeast, and 86th Street to the southwest.
You won’t find that many luxury building developments in this neck of the woods either. Much of the Bensonhurst neighborhood still has that old Brooklyn charm. It’s architecture comprises co-ops, condos, single-family attached, semi-attached, fully-detached homes, and also multi-family homes. It’s a healthy mix of quiet residential blocks and bustling commercial thoroughfare, especially along 86th Street. Bensonhurst has many similarities to Bath Beach, it’s immediate neighbor to the south.
Bensonhurst was once part of New Utrecht, which was one of the original six towns within Kings County. It was later absorbed into what we know as modern day Brooklyn. It is named after the Benson family, who were farmers and landowners and controlled much of Bensonhurst and parts of Bath Beach.
In its early history, Bensonhurst was mostly Italian-Americans and Jewish immigrants. In recent years the neighborhood has seen many Chinese, Russian, Middle Eastern and Mexican residents who call Bensonhurst home.
Besides the ethnic enclaves residing in Bensonhurst, the neighborhood is also attracting younger residents and families. The cost of living is considerably less compared to other parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn. In 2019, the homeownership rate in Bensonhurst was 36.5%, higher than the citywide share of 31.9%.
The D, N, and F service Bensonhurst and will shoot you straight into Midtown Manhattan where bus lines service the rest of the borough.
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OLR ID: 81193TH
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