# 887 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

> **TL;DR:** multi-family, $2,800,000, built 1899.
> View, Hardwood. Est. $14,975/mo. Listed 87 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $2,800,000 |
| Year Built | 1899 |
| Lot Size | 1,899 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Property Type | Multi-Family (Triplex) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 87 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Views** - City
- **Hardwood Floors** - Hardwood flooring listed

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $14,158 |
| Estimated Insurance | $817 |
| **Total** | **$14,975** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** Contact Agent
- **Middle:** Call Listing Agent
- **High:** Contact Agent

## Key Amenities

- View
- Hardwood

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1899
- 0.04 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully renovated 3-family brownstone-style residence offering approximately 3,600 SF on a 19' x 100' lot 3,496 BUILDING SF The property features a spacious 3-bedroom/3-bath duplex with a large paved backyard, a 2-bedroom/2-bath parlor residence, and an impressive 5-bedroom/2-bath upper duplex with rooftop access and panoramic skyline views. Each residence features hardwood floors, exposed brick, modern bathrooms, stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, and an in-unit washer/dryer. Each unit also has its own boiler and separate gas and electric meters, providing an ideal setup for an owner-user or investor. Two units are currently occupied and generating income. Annual real estate taxes are reported at just under $4,000. A rare combination of size, income potential, renovated interiors, outdoor space, and classic Brooklyn character in a highly desirable neighborhood. Appearance: Excellent. Interior Features: Living Room/Dining Room, Marble Bath.

## Location

- **Address:** 887 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
- **County:** Kings (Brooklyn)
- **Coordinates:** 40.691739, -73.937184
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=40.691739,-73.937184

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Steven S. Benshabat
- **Brokerage:** keram inc
- **Broker Phone:** (718) 380-2500
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/887-Lafayette-Ave_Brooklyn_NY_11221_M30993-57734?f=listhub&s=MLSLINY&m=1035875&c=propsimple)

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**MLS#:** 1035875 | **Updated:** 2026-10-25
**Source:** listhub

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