Welcome to this classic brick two-family home located on a beautiful tree-lined block in the heart of Bay Ridge. Offering spacious living accommodations and a flexible layout, this property presents an excellent opportunity for both homeowners and investors alike. The home features generously sized rooms, separate living and dining areas, multiple bedrooms, and abundant natural light throughout. A finished basement with a separate entrance provides additional usable space, ideal for recreation, storage, a home office, or other personal needs. One of the property’s most desirable features is its exceptionally deep private backyard, offering ample space for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying your own outdoor retreat. Well maintained over the years, the home retains its original character and charm while offering the opportunity for future updates to suit your personal style. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, and public transportation, this is a fantastic opportunity to own a substantial two-family property in one of Brooklyn’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
Bay Ridge, located between Sunset Park and Dyker Heights, is a residential and waterfront New York neighborhood with a harborfront promenade and a low-rise streetscape. Third Avenue and 86th Street concentrates the neighborhood’s tempo, where old-school bakeries, produce markets, and long-running restaurants line the sidewalks under the rumble of the R train. The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge frames the southern edge, while Shore Road Park sets a breezy rhythm along the water. Owl’s Head Park adds hills, ballfields, and skyline views. Community pillars like Tanoreen, the Alpine Cinema, and the Fort Hamilton Army Base anchor local routines. Brick rowhouses and small apartment buildings give the avenues a steady, lived-in cadence.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Finished basement
Additional interior features
Bedrooms
Two 2-bedroom units
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Other heating
Wall/window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Back yard
Back yard fencing
Home design
Duplex
Parking
No designated parking
Construction
Brick construction
Utilities
Electricity connected
Natural gas connected
Public sewer
Water connected
Sewer connected
Electricity and solar
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R3-2 districts are general residence districts that allow a variety of housing types, including low-rise attached houses, small multifamily apartment houses, and detached and semi-detached one- and two-family residences. It is the lowest density zoning district in which multiple dwellings are permitted. Because of their flexibility, R3-2 districts are mapped widely in all boroughs except Manhattan.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Library
Museum / gallery
Golf related
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
56% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Brooklyn, NY • 11220
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 17% for direct sun exposure in Brooklyn. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 159 Bay Ridge Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $1,150,000 and $1,650,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.1M to $1.6M.