588 Monroe Street

588 Monroe St
Bedford-Stuyvesant

$1,599,000
Price
5
Beds
2,241 Sq. Ft.
$714 / Sq. Ft.
2,241
Sq. Ft.
$714
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

The One You Make Your Own. Some houses arrive finished. Others arrive with something better: good bones, honest character, and room to become exactly what you need. 588 Monroe Street is the latter - a classic two-family Bedford-Stuyvesant townhouse that has remained in the same family for generations, cared for over time, and now ready for your next chapter. Offered at an approachable entry point for townhouse buyers, this is the kind of opportunity that has become harder to find: a home with solid...The One You Make Your Own. Some houses arrive finished. Others arrive with something better: good bones, honest character, and room to become exactly what you need. 588 Monroe Street is the latter - a classic two-family Bedford-Stuyvesant townhouse that has remained in the same family for generations, cared for over time, and now ready for your next chapter. Offered at an approachable entry point for townhouse buyers, this is the kind of opportunity that has become harder to find: a home with solid fundamentals, real architectural charm, and the flexibility to improve now, later, or over time. Built 18.67 feet wide on a 100-foot lot, the home spans approximately 40 feet deep with additional unused FAR of roughly 1,494 square feet, creating the potential to expand if desired. The current configuration is the classic Brooklyn setup: a garden/parlor owner's duplex with approximately 2.5 bedrooms and 2 baths, plus a 1.5-bedroom,1 Bath upper residence above. What makes this property especially compelling is what hasn't happened here. It has not been over-altered, awkwardly chopped up, or neglected beyond repair. Instead, it remains structurally sound, functional, and move-in ready, with key systems, plumbing and electric, in working order. The family has lived here comfortably for years, maintaining the home and preserving the next owner from the kind of overwhelming gut renovation many townhouses require today. Inside, there is a layered mix of old and new. Original details still speak throughout the home: ceiling medallions, ornate plasterwork, decorative wall and ceiling designs, the original staircase and banister, and beautifully preserved touches like the plaster ribbon detailing that carries through the foyer and stair hall. Kitchens and baths have seen updates over the years, offering usable spaces today while leaving room for cosmetic improvements tomorrow. That is the key differentiation here: this is not a rescue project. It is a canvas. A house where a thoughtful renovation can honor the past while bringing the interiors into the present. Live in one unit while improving the other. Refresh room by room. Reconfigure as a magnificent single-family. Or maintain the two-family setup and enjoy the flexibility that comes with it. And then there is the block. Located in the coveted Stuyvesant Heights section of Bedford-Stuyvesant, between Lewis Avenue and Stuyvesant Avenue, this stretch of Monroe is lined with handsome turn-of-the-century townhouses, mature trees, and the kind of streetscape that defines classic brownstone Brooklyn. When paired with amazing transportation, chic eateries, and dynamic shops, it feels residential, rooted, and ready to be deeply loved. This is the chance to buy the house with the right ingredients in the right place - the kind of home where doing a little can go a very long way. Find your sweet spot.
  1. Listed by Toni M Martin • Corcoran Group
    P: (718)-288-7703 toni.martin@corcoran.com

Property Details for 588 Monroe Street

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/01/2026 11:04 PM

Property Details for 588 Monroe Street

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20088330
Days on Market1
Taxes$339 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms11.0
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeHouse/Building
Year Built1899
Lot Size1,900 SF / 100' x 19'
CountyKings County

Building

588 Monroe St

2 Units2 StoriesBuilt in 1899
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Building Information for 588 Monroe Street

Stories2Residences2Year Built1899Building Size18.67' x 40'Building Sq. Ft1,493.6 SFLot Size1,900 SF / 100' x 19'Building Age-Building Type-

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Property Information for 588 Monroe Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Stuyvesant Heights
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0036
  • Tax Block: 01640
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 0036
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 2241.0
  • Building Area Total: 2241.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00x19.00
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
Building Information
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Smoke Free YN: true
  • Building Laundry Features: InUnit
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: true
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Cooling: WindowUnits
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Features: Storage
  • Floor Number: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup
  • ElevatorsTotal: 0
  • Size Dimensions: 40.00x19.00
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitNo
  • Delivered Vacant: Yes
  • Attendance Type: None
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 588 Monroe Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
May 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20088330

$1,599,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/01/2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20088330

$1,599,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 588 Monroe Street

Taxable ValueLand$18,960Additions$85,680Total$104,640
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,241 SqFtLot Size1,867 SqFtYear Built1899ZoningR6BAPN3016400036

Schools near 588 Monroe Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District #16.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell
Public - PK to 8
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance
Public - 9 to 12
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology
Public - 6 to 8
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell
PublicPK to 8

The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance
Public9 to 12

Ms 267 Math Science And Technology
Public6 to 8

Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid
Public6 to 8

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More information about 588 Monroe Street, Bedford-Stuyvesant

588 Monroe Street is a townhouse for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant. This property was listed for sale on May 1, 2026 by Corcoran Group, it's currently listed at $1,599,000. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District #16. Nearby schools include P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell, The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance and Ms 267 Math Science And Technology. 588 Monroe Street is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 2,241 sqft townhouse built in 1899.

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