This stunning two-family home in the Gravesend/Bensonhurst area offers exceptional living space and investment potential in a prime location. Fully renovated with high-quality upgrades, the property features a walk-in apartment, a built-in garage, and private parking for two cars. Sitting on a 20 x 100 lot with a 20 x 73 building size and R7A zoning, this home has been updated with a new roof, heating system, hot water system, plumbing, and electrical work. The first floor includes a spacious walk-in unit with two rooms, one full bath, and an open layout with a separate entrance. The second floor boasts a three-bedroom apartment with new flooring, updated electrical work, a modernized bathroom, a spacious living room, and a well-sized kitchen. The top floor has been newly renovated, featuring custom kitchen countertops, premium materials, an expansive living and dining area, a front bedroom, and two additional bedrooms in the back, with beautifully tiled bathrooms throughout. Conveniently located within walking distance of the Kings Highway shopping area, near supermarkets, restaurants, parks, and public transportation, including the N & F trains, this property offers both comfort and accessibility. Whether you're looking for a home to enjoy or an investment with rental income potential, this is an incredible opportunity in a well-connected and thriving neighborhood.
This stunning two-family home in the Gravesend/Bensonhurst area offers exceptional living space and investment potential in a prime location. Fully renovated with high-quality upgrades, the property features an apartment, a built-in garage, and private parking for two cars. Sitting on a 20 x 100 lot with a 20 x 73 building size and R7A zoning, this home has been updated with a new roof, heating system, hot water system, plumbing, and electrical work. The first floor includes a spacious unit with two rooms, one full bath, and an open layout with a separate entrance. The second floor boasts a three-bedroom apartment with new flooring, updated electrical work, a modernized bathroom, a spacious living room, and a well-sized kitchen. The top floor has been newly renovated, featuring custom kitchen countertops, premium materials, an expansive living and dining area, a front bedroom, and two additional bedrooms in the back, with beautifully tiled bathrooms throughout. Conveniently located within a short distance of the Kings Highway shopping area, near supermarkets, restaurants, parks, and public transportation, including the N & F trains, this property offers both comfort and accessibility. Whether you're looking for a home to enjoy or an investment with rental income potential, this is an incredible opportunity in a well-connected and thriving neighborhood. Schedule a showing today!
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #832692
Jul 21, 2025
Sold
$1,720,000
$589/sq ft
Mar 20, 2025
Pending
—
Mar 7, 2025
Listed
$1,688,000
$578/sq ft
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #L3583820
Feb 13, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Oct 8, 2024
Listed
$1,799,000
$616/sq ft
BNYMLS #1
Jul 9, 2024
Price Changed
$1,749,000
$599/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 10, 2007
Sold
$550,000
$188/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,535 (−2.4%)
$16,860 + $80,400
$97,260
2024
$10,795 (+3.7%)
$16,860 + $75,000
$91,860
2023
$10,413 (+7.8%)
$16,860 + $68,340
$85,200
2022
$9,656 (−3.4%)
$16,860 + $77,760
$94,620
2021
$9,991 (+8.8%)
$16,860 + $68,640
$85,500
2020
$9,185 (+1.2%)
$16,860 + $66,960
$83,820
2019
$9,076 (+5.1%)
$16,860 + $62,880
$79,740
2018
$8,633 (+9.0%)
$16,860 + $65,340
$82,200
2017
$7,917 (+4.2%)
$10,401 + $29,908
$40,309
2016
$7,599 (+8.7%)
$10,401 + $29,908
$40,309
2015
$6,989 (+7.0%)
$11,592 + $27,971
$39,563
2014
$6,534 (+12.2%)
$9,060 + $28,264
$37,324
2013
$5,822 (+7.4%)
$9,919 + $25,687
$35,606
2012
$5,423 (+7.6%)
$16,795 + $16,796
$33,591
2011
$5,038 (−0.8%)
$18,976 + $13,994
$32,970
2010
$5,079
$21,435 + $9,669
$31,104
Tax history for 196 Quentin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,535 (−2.4%)
$16,860 + $80,400
$97,260
2024
$10,795 (+3.7%)
$16,860 + $75,000
$91,860
2023
$10,413 (+7.8%)
$16,860 + $68,340
$85,200
2022
$9,656 (−3.4%)
$16,860 + $77,760
$94,620
2021
$9,991 (+8.8%)
$16,860 + $68,640
$85,500
2020
$9,185 (+1.2%)
$16,860 + $66,960
$83,820
2019
$9,076 (+5.1%)
$16,860 + $62,880
$79,740
2018
$8,633 (+9.0%)
$16,860 + $65,340
$82,200
2017
$7,917 (+4.2%)
$10,401 + $29,908
$40,309
2016
$7,599 (+8.7%)
$10,401 + $29,908
$40,309
2015
$6,989 (+7.0%)
$11,592 + $27,971
$39,563
2014
$6,534 (+12.2%)
$9,060 + $28,264
$37,324
2013
$5,822 (+7.4%)
$9,919 + $25,687
$35,606
2012
$5,423 (+7.6%)
$16,795 + $16,796
$33,591
2011
$5,038 (−0.8%)
$18,976 + $13,994
$32,970
2010
$5,079
$21,435 + $9,669
$31,104
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
20 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
2,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
2,576
Year built
1930
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Kings County
APN
06651 0002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
R7A
Medium-Density Contextual Residence District
The contextual Quality Housing regulations, which are mandatory in R7A districts, typically produce high lot coverage, seven- to nine- -story apartment buildings, blending with existing buildings in many established neighborhoods. R7A districts are mapped along Prospect Park South and Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn, Jackson Heights in Queens, and in Harlem and along the avenues in the East Village in Manhattan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Healthcare
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational / school
Library
Museum / gallery
Golf related
Park & open space
Nov 3, 2025 • Final
Alteration
Install a boiler and water heater for a two-family residential building on the cellar floor. Plumbing work will be completed as per the plan. No changes to egress, use, or occupancy are included.
HVAC
Plumbing
Aug 12, 2025 • Final
Alteration
Install a boiler and water heater for a two-family residential building on the cellar floor. Plumbing work will be completed as per the plan. No changes to egress, use, or occupancy are included.
HVAC
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport YN: No
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating: Natural Gas, Other
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Appliances: Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Basement YN: Yes
Attic: See Remarks
Rooms Total: 17
Basement: Finished, Full
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction Materials: Brick
Waterfront YN: No
Property Information
Living Area Source: Other
Living Area (Sq. Ft.): 2920.00
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 2576.00
Property Sub Type: Townhouse
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Source: Other
Tax Annual Amount: $10,794.88
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Other
Utilities: See Remarks
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Contact Agent
Elementary School District: Brooklyn
Middle Or Junior School: Call Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School District: Brooklyn
High School: Contact Agent
High School District: Brooklyn
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS
County Or Parish: Kings (Brooklyn)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,576
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,000 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Kings County
APN: 06651 0002
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
PS 177 The Marlboro
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
IS 228 David A Boody
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
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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, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
68% 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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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.75M – $2.11M
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