Building
The Kent
970 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

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The Kent is a lowrise condo building located at 970 Kent Ave in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant. It was built in 1930 (Pre-war). The structure rises 9 stories, has a total building area of 108,679 Sq. Ft. and contains 103 units.


The building offers a range of amenities to enhance residents' lifestyles, including Full-Time Doorman, Live-in Super, Gym, Bike Room, Common Courtyard, Elevator, Laundry in Building and Playroom.


Located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, bed-stuy represents something of a paradox: one

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Units

Unit
Status
Price
$1,100,000 Avg.
Price/Sq. Ft.
$1,064/sf Avg.
Bd
Ba
Sq. Ft.
Floor Plan
970 Kent Ave - #512Active$1,100,000$1,064/sf-21,034View

Building
The Kent
970 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

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Building Amenities

Bike Room
Common Courtyard
Common Garden
Common Patio
Elevator
Full-Time Doorman
Gym
Handicap Access
Hot Water Included
Laundry in Building

Building PoliciesUPDATED 06/15/2023

General Policies
Pet Policy: Pets Allowed
Rental/Sublet Policy: Allowed
Pied-a-Terre Policy: Allowed
Live/Work Policy: Not Allowed
Washer/Dryer Policy: Allowed
Sales & Financial Policies
Min Down Payment: 10%
Tax Deductibility: -
Transfer Fee (Flip Tax): Yes
HDFC Income Restrictions: Not Applicable
Guarantors Policy: Allowed
Parental Purchasing Policy: Allowed
Co-Purchasing Policy: Allowed
Gifting Policy: Allowed
Diplomats Policy: Allowed
Open Houses Policy: Allowed
Policies are subject to change at the discretion of building management and may not apply to renters.

Building Facts

Building Overview
Property Type: Condo
Building Size: Lowrise
Access: Elevators [2]
Service Level: Full-Time Doorman
Year Built: 1930
Building Era: Pre-war
Year Last Altered: 2004
Building Class: R4
Tax Abatement: J51
Tax Abatement Expires: 2027
Owner: 970 KENT AVENUE ASSOC
HDFC Building: No
Size & Dimensions
Units: 103
Stories: 9
Building Sq. Ft.: 108,679 Sq. Ft.
Lot Sq. Ft.: 35,624 Sq. Ft.
Building Width: 292 Ft.
Building Depth: 122 Ft.
Lot Width: .81 Ft.
Buildings on Lot: 1
Zoning & Use
Zoning Districts: R7A
Land Use Category: R4
Residential Units: 103
Total Units: 103
Residential Area(SF): 108,679 Sq. Ft.
Location Details
Street Address: 970 Kent Ave
Zip Code: 11205
Building Name: The Kent
Complex Name: -
Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough: Brooklyn
City: Brooklyn
State: NY
Districts
Community District: 303
City Council: 33
Police Precinct: 79
Fire Department: E230
School District: 14

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Talmud Torah TashbarPrivatePK-100.3 mi
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Talmud Torah TashbarPrivatePK-100.3 mi
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P.S. 157 Benjamin FranklinPublicPK-80.3 mi
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Bnos Square of Williamsburg

PK-11, 0.2 mi, Private

NR

Talmud Torah Tashbar

PK-10, 0.3 mi, Private

NR

Talmud Torah Tashbar

PK-10, 0.3 mi, Private

NR

P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin

PK-8, 0.3 mi, Public

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Bedford-Stuyvesant
A beautiful historic district distinguished by its neighborly hospitality. Bed-Stuy represents something of a paradox: one of the largest neighborhoods in Brooklyn, it is practically a city within the borough, yet offers an intimate, slow-paced, small-town vibe. A sense of community pervades...
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More information about 970 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

As a benchmark, a studio condo at 970 Kent Avenue, Unit 512 is currently on the market at $1,100,000, while 970 Kent Avenue, Unit 104 recently sold for $965,000. This building sits amid Bedford-Stuyvesant, Clinton Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO and Fort Greene, intersecting ZIP codes 11206, 11201, 11249, 11238 and 11217 — and directly borders New York, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Jersey City. For added insight, see how this compares to average rental rates in Brooklyn. *All numbers are for indication only and are not guaranteed.

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Updated as of Aug 11, 2025.