480 A MacDonough Street
Description
Built in 1892 by Henry B. Hill in the Romanesque/Renaissance Revival style, this elegant...Bright and airy with high ceilings and adorned with period detail, 480A MacDonough Street is a brownstone beauty with original detail intact and key upgrades such as new electrical, boiler, AC, roof and modern kitchens and baths. This three-story, three-family townhome is currently set up at a two-family with a lower duplex and top-floor rental, and is located a stone’s throw to the express A train Utica stop.
Built in 1892 by Henry B. Hill in the Romanesque/Renaissance Revival style, this elegant home retains original exterior ironwork and exterior detailing. The charming parlor floor features two exceptional mantles with over-mantles, pocket doors, stained glass, crown molding, shutters, original ceiling medallions, decorative wood trim, and stairway.
A third decorative mantle (five in all!) graces the garden level along with waist-high wainscoting and new tin ceilings with recessed lighting throughout. The main kitchen is located in the rear of the garden floor and was recently remodeled with classic subway tile, granite counters and an eating island. Off the kitchen is a modern full bath and a laundry room with a walk-out to the garden. The low-maintenance backyard with a built-in planter and decking is perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying a summer bbq with loved ones under the pergola.
The top floor retains two original mantles, shutters, trim and crown moldings and has been upgraded with two mini split AC units and a recently renovated kitchen and full bath. There are two AC condensers on the roof with the ability to run ten units total.
Read more about the history and culture of this desirable block of MacDonough Street in the 2015 New York Magazine article entitled, "This is the Story of One Block in Bed Stuy Brooklyn". https://nymag.com/oneblock/
480A MacDonough Street is located in Stuyvesant Heights East near all the best establishments that Bedford Stuyvesant has to offer such as Saraghina, Peaches, Bar LunAtico, Rita & Maria, Milk & Pull, Chez Oskar, Nana Ramen, Laziza, Halsey Traders, The Macon Library, Trad Room — along with all the other great eateries and amenities on Malcolm X Blvd and Lewis Ave. steps from the Utica express train station at Stuyvesant Ave.
Amenities
- Private Yard
- Decorative Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Oversized Windows
Property Details for 480 A MacDonough Street
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 59 |
| Taxes | $432 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 8.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1899 |
| Lot Size | 1,800 SF / 18' x 100' |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
480 A MacDonough St
Location
Building Information for 480 A MacDonough Street
Payment Calculator
$9,570 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$9,138
$432
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Property History for 480 A MacDonough Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — | |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Price Change Manual | $1,875,000 | — |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,995,000 | — |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — | |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,995,000 | — |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — | |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,995,000 | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — | |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,190,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 10/15/2025 | Price Change Manual | $1,875,000 |
| 10/01/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,995,000 |
| 10/01/2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 09/30/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,995,000 |
| 09/30/2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 09/15/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,995,000 |
| 06/16/2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 04/08/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,190,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 480 A MacDonough Street
Schools near 480 A MacDonough Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 10 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur Public6 to 8 | ||
Research And Service High School Public10 to 12 | ||
Boys and Girls High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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