Langston Hughes Houses - 301 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report
Also known as: 28 Belmont Ave
Property type
Elevator Apartment - Semi-fireproof without Stores (D1)
Year built
1954
Lot sq. ft.
238,734
General information
291 Sutter Ave
293-303 Sutter Ave
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Building Description
Named after famed author Langston Hughes, The Langston Hughes Apartments are located at 28 Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn's Brownsville neighborhood. Built in 1954, the 22-story property comprises three buildings with a total of 475 residential units overseen by the New York City Housing Authority. At 1,018 square feet, the average Langston Hughes unit is above the neighborhood average, bringing the property's total square footage to 483,384.
28 Belmont Avenue is located in School District 23, but isn't zoned for any particular school. However, P.S. 396, Mott Hall Bridges Academy, and Brownsville Collaborative High School are all easily within a mile radius, while the private Ark Christian Academy and Walk in Love Christian Academy are less than half a mile away. The closest subway station is at LIRR Bay Ridge Divide and Sutter Avenue, and connects to the LIRR and the L subway line.
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Sales history for Langston Hughes Houses - 301 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.
$533
1.5% Y-o-Y
Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.
$471
-8.9% Y-o-Y
2025 median price/sq. ft.
$523
5.2% Y-o-Y
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Frequently asked questions
What is the year built for Langston Hughes Houses - 301 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?
The development at Langston Hughes Houses - 301 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1954.
What is the total square footage of Langston Hughes Houses - 301 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?
Langston Hughes Houses - 301 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 483,384 square feet.
What is the assessed value of Langston Hughes Houses - 301 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?
Langston Hughes Houses - 301 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $15,939,450.
How many residential units does this building have?
This building has 475 residential unit(s).
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