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638 Halsey Street

Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn | Malcolm X Blvd & Patchen Ave

12 Rooms4 Beds3 Baths2,371 Square FeetMulti-Family

$1,550,000
floors / apts3 / 3
Lot Size18'x100'
Built Size18'x45'
ZoneR6B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$41,076
Price Per SF
$654

Listing Features

  • Original Details

Property Description for 638 Halsey Street

Set on one of the most storied blocks in the heart of Bed-Stuy, 638 Halsey Street is a legal multi unit townhouse measuring 18' x 42' that offers a rare opportunity to restore a piece of Brooklyn history. This three-story residence over a full cellar retains an abundance of original pre-war detail, including ornamental plaster ceiling medallions, stained-glass windows, and other architectural touches, the kind of craftsmanship that's increasingly hard to find. It's a home in need of a full transformation, offering a new owner the chance to bring their own imagination and vision to reshape it for modern living while preserving its architectural soul.

The facade presents classic brownstone-block character, contributing to the unbroken streetscape that has made Halsey Street a beloved and, in sections, landmarked corridor within the neighborhood.

Located just moments from the A/C trains at Utica Avenue, with easy access to the J line as well, commuting into Manhattan or across Brooklyn is straightforward. The block is surrounded by the neighborhood's best: acclaimed restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and boutiques along Malcolm X Blvd, plus Herbert Von King Park nearby for green space.

This is a cash buyers only opportunity, investors, developers, or end-user ready to bring their vision to a home with tremendous bones and untapped potential.


Listing History for 638 Halsey Street

Now
08/04/2026
$1,550,000
Initial Price by Brenda Moreno
Serhant LLC
Launch

Building Details for 638 Halsey Street

OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1899
Floors/Apts3/3
Learn More About the Building

Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Utica Av
0.35 miles

Citi Bike

Hancock St & Malcolm X Blvd
0.07 miles
MacDonough St & Malcolm X Blvd
0.1 miles
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OLR ID: 107485TH