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256 JEFFERSON Avenue

$4,499,999

MLS# RLS20115523 · Bedford-Stuyvesant

Listed September 16, 2026 · 50 days on the market

7 Beds 5 Baths 5,200 Sq.Ft.

About This Property

A Rare Five-Story Income Producing Townhouse Opportunity in Prime Bed-StuyWelcome to 256 Jefferson Avenue, a rare opportunity to acquire a fully renovated five-story, five-unit 20 foot wide brownstone townhouse measuring almost 5,200 SF on one of the most bucolic PRIME blocks in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant's coveted Bedford Historic District. Combining grand late-19th-century architecture with substantial income potential, the property offers an increasingly uncommon blend of historic character, modern infrastructure and investment performance.Configured as five market-rate residences-one apartment per floor-the property has a projected combined rent roll of approximately $21,000 per month / $252,000 annually, generating a projected NOI of approximately $225,500 and a 5.0% CAP rate.The building has undergone a comprehensive renovation including new plumbing and electrical systems and a premium Mitsubishi multi-zone heat-pump HVAC system, all while preserving its distinctive historic character. Original details include decorative fireplace mantels and tilework, pocket doors, crown moldings and beautiful 19th-century stained-glass windows, while the building's ornate period facade has been meticulously restored.Each residence is thoughtfully appointed with quality appliances from brands including Bosch, GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire and LG, along with the convenience of in-unit washers and dryers. Individually controlled heating and cooling, custom window shades and Fios readiness throughout further enhance the property's appeal to today's renters.Private outdoor spaces include a renovated garden with bluestone pavers and cedar fencing and a third-floor private deck with skyline views. Additional features include generously sized 1,200 SF cellar with future finishing potential to create additional usable storage space.Set along picturesque Jefferson Avenue within the Bedford Historic District, 256 Jefferson is surrounded by some of Bed-Stuy's most beautiful blocks, historic architecture, neighborhood restaurants, bars, cafés and amenities, with convenient access to the A and C trains at Nostrand Avenue a short 5 minute stroll away that gets you from your front door to lower Manhattan in approximately 20 minutes.With five full stories, five market-rate residences, approximately $252,000 in projected annual rental income and a projected 5.0% CAP rate, 256 Jefferson Avenue offers a rare combination of architectural pedigree, turnkey condition and compelling income potential in the heart of historic Brooklyn. Please inquire for Rent Roll and Expenses.

Property Features

Policies

  • Pets allowed
  • Smoke-free

Home features

  • Washer/dryer in unit
  • Central air
  • Decorative fireplace
  • High ceilings
  • Storage
  • Walk-in closets
  • Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Building amenities

Services and facilities

  • Green building

Estimate

Monthly Cost & Closing Costs

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$24,086 / month

  • Principal and interest$22,754
  • Property taxes$1,332

Due at closing

  • Down payment (20%)$900,000
  • NYS “mansion tax” (1.5%)$67,500
  • Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$69,300

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.

Location & Nearby

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256 JEFFERSON Avenue

Subway

  • ACNostrand AvAbout 7 min walk
  • CKingston-Throop AvsAbout 11 min walk
  • SFranklin AvAbout 12 min walk · Accessible

Parks

  • Hattie Carthan PlaygroundAbout 4 min walk
  • Potomac PlaygroundAbout 4 min walk
  • John Hancock PlaygroundAbout 9 min walk

Public schools · Elementary schools

  • Uncommon Bed-Stuy West Charter School NYC · CharterAbout 4 min walk
  • Academy of Arts and LettersAbout 5 min walk
  • P.S. 93 William H. PrescottAbout 8 min walk

Middle schools

  • Restoration AcademyAbout 8 min walk
  • M.S. 35 Stephen DecaturAbout 16 min walk

High schools

  • Brooklyn Academy High SchoolAbout 2 min walk
  • Bedford Academy High SchoolAbout 10 min walk

Museums

  • Brooklyn Children'S MuseumAbout 17 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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