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Just Listed: 904 Gates Avenue, Bedford-StuyvesantAsking Price: $1,399,999More space, rental income, private parking, and...
07/29/2026

Just Listed: 904 Gates Avenue, Bedford-Stuyvesant
Asking Price: $1,399,999

More space, rental income, private parking, and room to grow—all in one Brooklyn townhouse.

This move-in-ready, two-family home features an expansive owner’s duplex with four bright bedrooms, two modern bathrooms, an updated kitchen with premium granite countertops, and a deep private garden ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or creating your own backyard retreat.

The separate top-floor apartment provides immediate rental income to help offset monthly ownership costs. The property also includes a rare private driveway, giving you convenient off-street parking or an additional potential income stream.

With an FAR of 3, the property may also offer the long-term potential to expand by approximately 3,120 square feet, subject to applicable approvals and regulations.

904 Gates Avenue offers the space of a townhouse, the financial benefits of a two-family property, and the flexibility to build additional value over time.

📍 Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn
🛏 4-bedroom owner’s duplex
🛁 2 bathrooms
🏠 Separate rental apartment
🌿 Private garden
🚗 Private driveway
💰 Asking $1,399,999

Contact me to schedule a private showing or request the full property details."

I found a 4-unit Brooklyn property where the numbers really stand out.All four apartments are 3-bedrooms. You can live i...
07/29/2026

I found a 4-unit Brooklyn property where the numbers really stand out.

All four apartments are 3-bedrooms. You can live in one, rent out the other three, and the projected rental income can cover the building’s monthly expenses — giving you the potential to live for free while building equity.

Even better, the property qualifies for a first-time homebuyer program offering 10% down, an interest rate below 6%, no PMI, and just a $500 origination fee instead of the typical 1%.

If you’ve been thinking about buying a brownstone or multifamily in Brooklyn or Manhattan, these are the types of opportunities I look for.

Reach out to me for the details.

I found a 4-unit Brooklyn property where the numbers really stand out.All four apartments are 3-bedrooms, so you can liv...
07/28/2026

I found a 4-unit Brooklyn property where the numbers really stand out.

All four apartments are 3-bedrooms, so you can live in one unit, rent out the other three, and the projected rental income can cover the building’s monthly expenses.

That means you have the potential to live for free, own the building, and build equity at the same time.

If you’ve been thinking about buying a brownstone or small multifamily in Brooklyn or Manhattan, this is exactly the type of opportunity I look for.

Reach out to me for the details.

SOLD: 481 West 145th Street | Last Asking: $2,550,000One of my favorite—and most complex—properties to sell. After navig...
07/22/2026

SOLD: 481 West 145th Street | Last Asking: $2,550,000

One of my favorite—and most complex—properties to sell. After navigating several unique factors throughout the transaction, we successfully closed with a buyer who is excited to unlock the full potential of this exceptional home.

Designed in 1926 by Schwartz & Gross, this fully renovated three-family townhouse blends historic character with modern infrastructure. All major systems were replaced, providing long-term reliability while preserving the home’s architectural integrity.

The property features a spacious owner’s duplex with a full basement, plus two floor-through one-bedroom apartments above. Situated on two combined lots measuring approximately 41 × 100 feet, it offers two landscaped gardens, private parking for up to four cars, and roughly 12,000 square feet of unused air rights for potential future expansion.

Located in Hamilton Heights near the A, B, C, D, and 1 trains, with convenient access to Riverside State Park and the amenities along 125th Street.

A rare combination of scale, flexibility, and long-term upside in Upper Manhattan—and now officially sold.

What if owning a brownstone could cost less each month than renting?This four-unit Brooklyn brownstone creates a strong ...
07/09/2026

What if owning a brownstone could cost less each month than renting?

This four-unit Brooklyn brownstone creates a strong owner-occupant opportunity. The layout includes three full floor-through 3-bedroom, 1-bath apartments and one 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment, giving the buyer multiple options for how to live in the property while collecting rental income from the other units.

Based on the estimated rents in the area, the income from the additional apartments could significantly reduce the monthly cost of ownership. In this example, if the owner lives in one of the 3-bedroom units, the estimated out-of-pocket monthly expense could be about $1,162 — roughly $2,538 less than renting a comparable unit.

This is why the right multifamily brownstone can be more than just a home. It can also be a strategy.

Interested in similar Manhattan or Brooklyn brownstone opportunities? Reach out and let’s talk.

Sold | 49 East 126th Street | Last Asking: $2,250,000I’ve been saying it for months: this was one of the best townhouse ...
07/06/2026

Sold | 49 East 126th Street | Last Asking: $2,250,000

I’ve been saying it for months: this was one of the best townhouse opportunities in Manhattan.

A mint Harlem brownstone with an elevator, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, a terrace, roof deck, rear yard, high-end finishes, and true move-in-ready condition — offered at a price point that made the value hard to ignore.

This wasn’t just a beautiful home. This was a real deal.

And in this market, the best opportunities rarely wait for everyone to feel comfortable. They reward the buyer who is prepared, educated, and ready to move when the numbers make sense.

That’s exactly what happened here.

After months of telling people about this opportunity, I found a buyer who saw the value, understood the moment, and acted. Now, we are officially closed.

Huge congratulations to my buyer. I truly believe this is the kind of purchase people will look back on and say, “I wish I bought that.”

Looking for a Manhattan brownstone? Let’s find the opportunity others are missing.

How do you create $2,000,000+ in potential equity buying a brownstone?It starts before the property ever hits your inbox...
07/01/2026

How do you create $2,000,000+ in potential equity buying a brownstone?

It starts before the property ever hits your inbox.

For this deal, my client was looking for a 1–2 family brownstone with strong upside. He had capital to deploy, access to solid contractors, and wanted an opportunity where the purchase price and renovation costs still made sense compared to the after-repair value.

So we got clear on the buy box.

I narrowed the search to specific neighborhoods, studied the comparable sales, and identified where renovated 1–2 family brownstones were trading in the $7M–$8M range.

Then we waited.

The key was being patient enough to avoid forcing the wrong deal, but prepared enough to move quickly when the right one showed up.

When the opportunity finally came, we moved fast, negotiated the deal, and had a contract out within 48 hours.

After closing, I continued consulting with the client on the renovation strategy, layout, and features that would help maximize the property’s value.

The final result turned out so well that he decided to move into the property instead of selling it.

That is the power of buying with a clear strategy.

If you’re looking for a Manhattan or Brooklyn brownstone with similar upside, reach out.

SOLD: 265 West 139th Street 🏛️ | Last Asking: $2,750,000Proud to have represented the sale of one of Strivers’ Row’s mos...
06/29/2026

SOLD: 265 West 139th Street 🏛️ | Last Asking: $2,750,000

Proud to have represented the sale of one of Strivers’ Row’s most notable homes.

Designed by Stanford White in 1893, this five-bedroom townhouse is a rare blend of architectural history, original detail, and thoughtful modern upgrades — including central HVAC, radiant heated baths, CitiQuiet windows, and private gated parking with access to the residents-only alley.

From the 19-foot salon and expansive parlor level to the rear terrace and rare drive-in/drive-out setup, the home offers the kind of character and functionality that makes Strivers’ Row so special.

Formerly home to Bob Dylan, the property carries a strong architectural and cultural legacy within Harlem, and I’m grateful to have played a role in its next chapter.

Congratulations to the new owners.

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