221 VANDERBILT Street
$2,995,000
MLS# RLS20126137 · Windsor Terrace
Listed November 10, 2026 · New today
9 Beds 6 Baths 4,080 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
Three residences. Endless possibilities. One exceptional Windsor Terrace opportunity.Welcome to 221 Vanderbilt Street, a beautifully renovated, semi-detached brick three-family home offering an ideal combination of space, flexibility, and income potential in one of Brooklyn's most beloved neighborhoods.Situated on a generous 25' x 100' lot, this substantial property is currently configured as an owner's duplex plus two additional three-bedroom rental apartments. With over 1,000 square feet on each floor, the home offers a rare amount of space across all three residences, making it equally compelling for an owner-occupant seeking rental income or an investor looking for a turnkey multifamily property.Live beautifully. Earn intelligently.The owner's duplex provides the comfort and scale of a true home, while the two spacious three-bedroom apartments offer the opportunity to generate meaningful rental income. Whether you're looking to offset your monthly carrying costs, accommodate changing needs over time, or add a strong multifamily asset to your portfolio, 221 Vanderbilt Street offers remarkable versatility.And the appeal goes far beyond the layout.The property underwent a comprehensive gut renovation in 2017, including new plumbing, electrical systems, windows, and mechanicals. All three residences have been renovated within the last several years, offering updated interiors and the peace of mind that comes with extensive capital improvements.The building is equipped with a highly efficient Weil-McLain pumped hot-water heating system, and each apartment enjoys the convenience of its own washer and dryer. These are the kinds of thoughtful, substantial upgrades that make a difference for both residents and property owners.The semi-detached construction adds to the home's appeal, offering a sense of openness that's not always easy to find in Brooklyn multifamily living.A location you'll love coming home to.Set in the heart of Windsor Terrace, 221 Vanderbilt Street puts you in a neighborhood celebrated for its welcoming community, beautiful residential streets, independent businesses, and easy access to the best of Brooklyn. It's the kind of place where people put down roots and stay for years.For the buyer who wants a home that works as hard as they do, this is a particularly exciting opportunity: a substantial brick property, three renovated residences, modernized building systems, and the ability to enjoy the benefits of homeownership alongside the potential for two income-producing apartments. 221 Vanderbilt Street isn't simply a place to live. It's an opportunity to build your future in Windsor Terrace.

Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
- Smoke-free
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- Private garden
- Private outdoor space (under 60 sq ft)
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Green building
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$16,496 / month
- Principal and interest$15,144
- Property taxes$1,352
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$599,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1.25%)$37,438
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$46,123
Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
About the Building
221 Vanderbilt Street is a 3-story walk-up apartments in Windsor Terrace, completed in 1901 and home to 3 residential units. The most recent major alteration on record was in 2016.
The closest subway is Fort Hamilton Pkwy (F, G), about a 6-minute walk. Greenwood Playground is roughly 3 minutes away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
- Year Built
- 1901
- Stories
- 3
- Units
- 3
- Building Type
- Walk-Up Apartments
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Location & Nearby
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221 VANDERBILT Street
Subway
- FGFort Hamilton PkwyAbout 6 min walk
Parks
- Greenwood PlaygroundAbout 3 min walk
- Prospect ParkAbout 9 min walk
- Parade GroundAbout 11 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- P.S. 130 The ParksideAbout 8 min walk
- The Windsor Terrace SchoolAbout 10 min walk
- P.S. 230 Doris L. CohenAbout 13 min walk
Middle schools
- Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2 · CharterAbout 8 min walk
- Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School · CharterAbout 8 min walk
High schools
- Brooklyn College AcademyAbout 12 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Daemen University-Brooklyn BranchAbout 23 min walk
Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.
The Neighborhood
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Walkability
9/10
Public transit
8/10
Schools
7/10
Dining
9/10
Groceries & parks
8/10
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