738 Lafayette Ave
738 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Welcome to 738 Lafayette Avenue, a two-family house in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant, offering exceptional versatility for both end-users and investors alike. Whether you're seeking a strong investment in a growing neighborhood or the perfect canvas to design your own home, this property delivers on both fronts.
Set on a full 18.75' x 100' lot (1,875 SF) on a picturesque, tree-lined block, the home currently offers approximately 2,138 square feet of usable space, with an additional 1,612 square feet of unused FAR creating meaningful potential for expansion or reconfiguration. Buyers have the flexibility to maintain it as an income-producing two-family, or transform it into a custom single-family or boutique multi-unit residence tailored to their vision.
This is a true value-add opportunity, bring your contractor and architect, ideal for those ready to renovate, redesign, and unlock the full potential of the property. Zoned R6 and located within a designated Opportunity Zone, 738 Lafayette further stands out as a strategic long-term investment in one of Brooklyn’s fastest-evolving neighborhoods.
Located just moments from Herbert Von King Park and conveniently positioned between the G and J subway lines, the property offers a seamless blend of neighborhood charm and accessibility. Surrounded by local favorites, cafes, and a thriving cultural scene, Bedford-Stuyvesant continues to attract both homeowners and investors alike.
Whether you're building your dream home or expanding your portfolio, 738 Lafayette Avenue is a rare opportunity to create something truly special.
Building Details
- For Sale $1,650,000
- Property Type Multi-Family
- Property Size 2,139 SF
- Units 2
- Lot Size 0.04 SF
- Taxes / YR $5,241.36
- Zoning R6B
- Additional Rent Price on request
- # of Floors 3
- Year Built 1899
- Date Updated Apr 10, 2026
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Location
- City Brooklyn, NY
- Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
- Zip Code 11221
- Market Brooklyn
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Walk score 86/100 Very Walkable
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Transit score 94/100 Rider's Paradise
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Bike score 84/100 Very Bikeable
Points of Interest
Bedford–Nostrand Avenues
0.52 miles
Flushing Avenue
0.69 miles
Kingston–Throop Avenues
0.75 miles
Kosciuszko Street
0.80 miles
New Bell Car Service
0.81 miles
Classon Avenue
0.87 miles
Nostrand Avenue Station Entrance
0.87 miles
Franklin Avenue
0.93 miles
Gates Avenue
1.13 miles
Clinton-Washington
1.16 miles
Pure Energy
0.68 miles
Revel
0.69 miles
BP
0.70 miles
Exxon
0.74 miles
Xpress Lane
0.87 miles
Shell
0.93 miles
Mobil
0.93 miles
Citgo
0.96 miles
Tesla Supercharger
1.69 miles
ChargePoint
1.83 miles
Cielo Garage
1.28 miles
Underhill Garage
1.46 miles
MMP Parking LLC
1.58 miles
The Brooklyn Museum and Botanic Garden
1.75 miles
Rapid Park
1.92 miles
NYPD Brooklyn Tow Pound
2.02 miles
Garfield Garage
2.15 miles
Edison ParkFast
2.27 miles
Havens Place Lot
2.30 miles
Kings County Parking Garage
2.36 miles
U-Haul
0.88 miles
Automated Hand Car Wash
0.95 miles
Zap Car Wash & Lube
1.04 miles
Five Star Auto Spa
1.26 miles
Herz
1.54 miles
Sunny Brite Auto Wash Corporation
1.71 miles
New Ridgewood Car Service
1.74 miles
Hertz
1.91 miles
Enterprise
2.09 miles
Utica Car Wash
2.09 miles
Gua-Cu-Co
0.11 miles
New Hardee
0.14 miles
Rocco's Pizza
0.16 miles
Sarah James
0.20 miles
Domino's
0.22 miles
Due Fratelli
0.23 miles
Sajoma Restaurant
0.24 miles
Chickin Feastin
0.24 miles
The Taco Bar
0.25 miles
Sally's
0.27 miles
Bravo
0.15 miles
Ideal Food Basket
0.23 miles
Lincoln Market
0.30 miles
Associated
0.36 miles
Western Beef
0.40 miles
Key Food
0.48 miles
Met Fresh
0.52 miles
Shop Fair
0.57 miles
Peoples Department Stores
1.01 miles
Atlantic Center
1.71 miles
New York City Police Department - 79th Precinct
0.12 miles
FDNY - Engine Company 217
0.33 miles
Qasim Pharmacy
0.37 miles
AdvantageCare Physicians
0.40 miles
Duane Reade Pharmacy
0.53 miles
FDNY Battalion 57/Engine 235
0.54 miles
New York Engine Company 230
0.56 miles
New York Ladder Company 111
0.60 miles
New York Engine Company 214
0.60 miles
Medical Office
0.63 miles
Listing Summary
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Property Financials 738 Lafayette Ave is currently listed for sale at $1,650,000 for a price per square foot of $771.39. Yearly taxes for this property stand at $5241.36.
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Property Details 738 Lafayette Ave totals 2,139 square feet of Multi-Family space across 3 floors on a lot spanning 0.04 square feet. The property was initially built in 1899.
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Area Characteristics 738 Lafayette Ave is located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. The site that the property is located on is zoned R6B.
In terms of ease of commuting, the area has a walk score of 86, indicating that it is very walkable.
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