489 8th Street, Unit 2

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Description

Live the Park Slope Dream! An Upper Duplex in a classic 1890's Brownstone on a quiet treelined Center Slope block with all original details preserved. The parlor floor boasts a front and back parlor – a large living room with separate dining room – both with stunning decorative fireplaces with original marble mantels. The pocket doors separating the two parlors are in working order with the original etched glass in-tact. Renovated windowed kitchen with large pantry. From the dining room step out...Live the Park Slope Dream! An Upper Duplex in a classic 1890's Brownstone on a quiet treelined Center Slope block with all original details preserved. The parlor floor boasts a front and back parlor – a large living room with separate dining room – both with stunning decorative fireplaces with original marble mantels. The pocket doors separating the two parlors are in working order with the original etched glass in-tact. Renovated windowed kitchen with large pantry. From the dining room step out onto the large private deck allowing wonderful al fresco dining. Plus the opportunity to relax more and cultivate a kitchen garden by walking down the steps to the large private landscaped back garden. The powder room is on this floor. Up the grand staircase to the top floor, find the spectacular extra-large primary bedroom at the front spanning the full width of the house. Three windows with southern exposure flood the room with natural light. The original marble sink and stunning built-in closets and drawers add special historical touches; as do the working period shutters on each window. The back bedroom is also king-size with ample closet space. Both bedrooms have decorative fireplaces with marble mantels. The middle sky-lighted room makes a perfect home office, and includes the in-unit W/D. This level has the full-bathroom. Features include: Private deck with stairs to private landscaped back garden Four decorative fireplaces with marble mantels Working pocket-doors on parlor floor with original etched glass Two king-size bedrooms Skylighted home office In unit W/D Electrical updated for 21st century living Urban conveniences plus world-class Prospect Park are only steps away! The F&G trains are around the corner; the original Pasta Louise is on the corner, and the shops and restaurants on 7th Avenue are down the block. No Pets.

Property Details for 489 8th Street, Unit 2

Architectural Style
Prewar
LISTING UPDATED: 06/21/2025 11:01 AM

Property Details for 489 8th Street, Unit 2

StatusRented
MLS IDRLS20020184
Days on Market52
Rental Incentives-
Costs & Fees-
Available Date08/01/2025
Lease Term-
FurnishedUnfurnished
Total Rooms6.0
Compass TypeApartment
MLS TypeApartment
Year Built1901
Lot Size1,717 SF / 17' x 100'
CountyKings County

Building

489 8th St

2 Units2 StoriesBuilt in 1901

Location

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Building Information for 489 8th Street, Unit 2

Stories2Residences2Year Built1901Lot Size1,717 SF / 17' x 100'Building Age-Building Type-

Property Information for 489 8th Street, Unit 2

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Park Slope
  • Cross Street: 7th Avenue/8th Avenue
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Exposures: North, South
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 47
  • Tax Block: 1088
  • Building Tax Lot: 47
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 0.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Building Laundry Features: SeeRemarks
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingNo
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: No
  • Common Interest: RentalBuilding
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: WalkUp
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: WindowUnits
  • Appliances: WasherDryer
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Interior Features: Pantry, WindowedKitchen
  • Dining Type: Area
  • Kitchen Condition: Excellent
  • Floor Number: 2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Laundry Features: InUnit
  • ElevatorsTotal: 0
  • Closets Total: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitNo
  • Delivered Vacant: Yes
  • Min Lease Months: 12
  • Availability Date: 08-01-2025
  • Attendance Type: None
  • Deposit Amount: $1
  • Lease Type: NonStabilizedLease

Property History for 489 8th Street, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jul 6, 2025

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS20033362

$8,500
Jul 6, 2025

Application Pending

RLS RESO #RLS20033362

Jun 21, 2025

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS20020184

$8,500
Jun 21, 2025

Application Pending

RLS RESO #RLS20020184

Apr 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20020184

$9,700
Apr 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20033362

$8,500
Sep 8, 2022

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS10794757

$8,500
Aug 12, 2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10794757

$8,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/06/2025

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS20033362

$8,500
07/06/2025

Application Pending

RLS RESO #RLS20033362

06/21/2025

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS20020184

$8,500
06/21/2025

Application Pending

RLS RESO #RLS20020184

04/30/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20020184

$9,700
04/30/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20033362

$8,500
09/08/2022

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS10794757

$8,500
08/12/2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10794757

$8,500

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Schools near 489 8th Street, Unit 2

This home is within New York City Geographic District #15.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 39 Henry Bristow
PublicK to 5

Park Slope Collegiate
Public6 to 12

Cyberarts Studio Academy
Public9 to 12

Millennium Brooklyn High School
Public9 to 12

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