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879 UNION Street

$4,250,000

MLS# RLS20095182 · Park Slope

Listed June 2, 2026 · 157 days on the market

7 Beds 6 Baths

About This Property

Nestled on one of Park Slope's most picturesque, treelined blocks, 879 Union Street presents a rare opportunity to own a grand 21 foot wide brownstone that seamlessly blends historic charm with exceptional flexibility and income potential. Built in 1885 and spanning approximately 4,030 square feet, this stately residence is configured as a 5 unit property, offering both an expansive owner's home and strong rental performance in one of Brooklyn's most desirable neighborhoods. For the end user, the garden duplex delivers a true brownstone lifestyle - thoughtfully scaled with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a private deck that opens to a generous landscaped garden. Rich prewar details - including original woodwork, tall windows, hardwood floors, and soaring ceilings - create a warm, inviting atmosphere that is both timeless and livable. The home is further enhanced by private access to the cellar, adding valuable bonus space for storage, recreation, or customization to suit your needs. For the developer or investor, the property offers substantial upside. Configured with 4 free market rental units above the owner's duplex, the building provides immediate income with long term growth potential. Its rare 21' x 48' footprint allows for a range of strategic possibilities - whether optimizing the current rental mix, upgrading finishes, or reimagining the layout to maximize value. In addition, the property benefits from ample unused air rights, presenting a compelling opportunity for expansion and further value creation. The combination of scale, width, and development potential is increasingly difficult to find, making this a uniquely adaptable asset in a supply constrained Park Slope market. Positioned between 7th and 8th Avenues, just moments from Prospect Park, Grand Army Plaza, and some of Brooklyn's best dining, shopping, and transportation, 879 Union Street offers the perfect balance of tranquility and connectivity. Whether envisioned as a luxurious primary residence with rental income, a multigenerational home, or a high-performing investment property, this is a rare chance to acquire a premier Park Slope brownstone with both immediate appeal and lasting upside. You should live here!

Property Features

Policies

  • Pets allowed
  • Smoke-free

Home features

  • Washer/dryer in unit

Building amenities

Services and facilities

  • Green building

Estimate

Monthly Cost & Closing Costs

The rate is a placeholder, not a quote. Enter the one your lender gives you.

$23,602 / month

  • Principal and interest$21,490
  • Property taxes$2,112

Due at closing

  • Down payment (20%)$850,000
  • NYS “mansion tax” (1.5%)$63,750
  • Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$65,450

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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879 UNION Street

Subway

  • 23Grand Army PlazaAbout 5 min walk
  • BQ7 AvAbout 6 min walk
  • 23Bergen StAbout 12 min walk

Parks

  • Prospect ParkAbout 7 min walk
  • Mount Prospect ParkAbout 10 min walk
  • Brooklyn Botanic GardenAbout 11 min walk

Public schools · Elementary schools

  • P.S. 282 Park SlopeAbout 6 min walk
  • P.S. 321 William PennAbout 7 min walk
  • P.S. 133 William A. ButlerAbout 14 min walk

Middle schools

  • I.S. 340About 7 min walk
  • M.S. K266 - Park Place Community Middle SchoolAbout 9 min walk

High schools

  • Park Slope CollegiateAbout 11 min walk
  • Millennium Brooklyn HSAbout 11 min walk

Museums

  • Museum of Contemporary African Diasporian ArtsAbout 20 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

About Park Slope

Brooklyn's premier brownstone neighborhood offering architectural grandeur, top schools, and Prospect Park living.

Walkability

9/10

Public transit

8/10

Schools

10/10

Dining

9/10

Groceries & parks

10/10

Schools in Park Slope

Multiple acclaimed private and public schools combined with strong parent demand make this one of Brooklyn's top education neighborhoods. Nearby Brooklyn Heights adds access to Packer Collegiate and St. Ann's.

Private schools in the area include Berkeley Carroll School, Packer Collegiate Institute, St. Ann's School, Poly Prep Country Day School, Brooklyn Friends School, Saint Saviour Catholic Academy.

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Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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