186 Howard Avenue
Description
The parlor duplex, currently vacant, offers a flexible layout with two bedrooms on the lower English basement level alongside a large living room and a full bathroom. The parlor floor boasts an open kitchen and...Discover the potential of 186 Howard Avenue, a renovated two-family home in the heart of Ocean Hill, Bedford-Stuyvesant. This income-generating property features a spacious parlor duplex with an English basement and a separately metered four-bedroom, two-bath rental unit on the second floor.
The parlor duplex, currently vacant, offers a flexible layout with two bedrooms on the lower English basement level alongside a large living room and a full bathroom. The parlor floor boasts an open kitchen and dining area, a second living space, two additional bedrooms, and another full bathroom—perfect for an owner’s unit or a high-rent rental.
The second-floor apartment is a four-bedroom, two-bath unit, currently tenanted. This well-maintained unit features a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, an open living/dining area, ample closet space, washer/dryer hookups, radiant heated bathroom floors, hardwood flooring throughout, and ceiling fans in each bedroom.
Positioned in a rapidly growing neighborhood, this property is near the A/C train at Rockaway Avenue and the J train at Halsey Street, ensuring seamless access to Manhattan and beyond. Ocean Hill blends historic Brooklyn charm with an evolving dining and cultural scene, making it a prime location for investors and homeowners alike.
With its strong rental income potential, modern renovations, and ideal layout, 186 Howard Avenue is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!
Listing Agents
![Joshua Golan]()
josh.golan@compass.comP: (718)-415-4410
![Thomas Walker]()
t.walker@compass.comP: (718)-757-1556
![Cristhiam Pena]()
cris.pena@compass.comP: (347)-761-4425
![Adam Sadel]()
adam.sadel@compass.comP: (201)-370-8465
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golanteam@compass.comP: (718)-454-5400
Amenities
- Duplex
- Primary Ensuite
- Decorative Fireplace
- Washer / Dryer
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Property Details for 186 Howard Avenue
| Status | Permanently Off Market |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 208 |
| Taxes | $305 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 14.0 |
| Compass Type | Multi Family |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1910 |
| Lot Size | 1,967 SF / 20' x 100' |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2% |
Building
186 Howard Ave
Location
Building Information for 186 Howard Avenue
Payment Calculator
$7,128 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$6,823
$305
$0
Property History for 186 Howard Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2026 | Temporarily Off Market ONEKEY #921657 | $1,225,000 |
| 10/07/2025 | Listed (Active) ONEKEY #921657 | $1,275,000 |
| 08/28/2025 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 07/01/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,400,000 |
| 06/30/2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 01/30/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,400,000 |
| 02/14/2019 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 11/17/2018 | Price Change Manual | $1,250,000 |
| 10/27/2018 | Price Change Manual | $1,300,000 |
| 10/13/2018 | Price Change Manual | $1,350,000 |
| 09/19/2018 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,400,000 |
| 06/26/2017 | Permanently Off Market Manual | $1,250,000 |
| 06/26/2017 | $720,000 +45.7% / yr | |
| 06/26/2017 | Permanently Off Market Manual | $720,000 |
| 01/28/2016 | $423,700 +16.4% / yr | |
| 05/07/2013 | $280,000 -2.8% / yr | |
| 03/31/2005 | $351,000 | |
| 03/08/2005 | $326,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 186 Howard Avenue
Schools near 186 Howard Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 10 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 40 George W Carver PublicPK to 5 | ||
Brooklyn Green School (The) Public6 to 8 | ||
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech Public9 to 12 | ||
Research And Service High School Public10 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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