--- title: "495 East 7th Street #3J, New York City, NY 11218" description: "495 East 7th Street #3J, New York City, NY 11218 — Kensington, New York City, NY. Listing Price $398,000. Price Reduced: Reduced $11,000 (2.7%) from $409,000 on August 28, 2026. 1 bed, 1 bath Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $5,970 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/new-developments/newyorkcity/brooklyn/11218/495-east-7th-street-j-3J-ny-11218" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" dateModified: "2026-08-29T00:32:13.650Z" status: "Active" --- # 495 East 7th Street #3J, New York City, NY 11218 Kensington, New York City, NY Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate Last updated: August 28, 2026, 8:32 PM ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $398,000 - **Price Reduced**: Reduced $11,000 (2.7%) from $409,000 on August 28, 2026 - **Beds**: 1 - **Baths**: 1 - **Common Charges**: $811 / mo - **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible ## The Private Brokerage Advantage As an independent luxury buyer representative, Régis shares 50% of the buyer-side commission he actually receives on your purchase. Eligible buyers receive that Buyer Commission Share directly at closing to offset closing costs, down payments, or renovations. The figures below are illustrative, based on a **3% buyer-broker commission**; your share follows the commission offered on the transaction. - **Contract Purchase Price**: $398,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$5,970* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $392,030 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $5,970 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.* [Request a private tour](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) · [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) ## Photos (10) ![495 East 7th Street #3J, New York City, NY 11218 — photo 1 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/3c848b56-e1af-48bf-a50f-69394164a770.jpg) ![495 East 7th Street #3J, New York City, NY 11218 — photo 2 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/da26127d-e17d-4057-8d72-4fb522e99964.jpg) ![495 East 7th Street #3J, New York City, NY 11218 — photo 3 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/1d2fc618-e8bc-4ed3-b463-a54266740abc.jpg) ![495 East 7th Street #3J, New York City, NY 11218 — photo 4 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/58e1fc63-27a1-4338-92ea-b0d7eca7316f.jpg) ![495 East 7th Street #3J, New York City, NY 11218 — photo 5 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/89aaa1eb-cf98-4450-9c9b-e6ca936b0d14.jpg) ![495 East 7th Street #3J, New York City, NY 11218 — photo 6 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/f32329b9-e94f-4bbd-9f3e-8477a3f51528.jpg) ![495 East 7th Street #3J, New York City, NY 11218 — photo 7 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/403f9fe1-3d96-428c-aa07-2ca6ea054bdb.jpg) ![495 East 7th Street #3J, New York City, NY 11218 — photo 8 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/48ece500-8e4f-4ec6-aeca-14dfb7dafff9.jpg) ![495 East 7th Street #3J, New York City, NY 11218 — photo 9 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2214b2ce-ac82-444f-abe5-10faf948e89b.jpg) ![495 East 7th Street #3J, New York City, NY 11218 — photo 10 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/49256057-e073-45e1-b3da-50f0b609f427.jpg) ## Property Overview This attractively priced, well-proportioned one bedroom in prime Kensington is an excellent opportunity to enter this neighborhood. Perched on the 3rd floor of a well-maintained cooperative, the home enjoys good natural light from six west-facing windows-three in the living room and three in the king-size bedroom. A welcoming foyer opens into a dining area and a spacious living room with an open kitchen, creating an easy and functional flow. The kitchen boasts brand new cabinets, backsplash, and Quartz countertops.The king-size bedroom comfortably accommodates additional furniture and includes two closets. The Retro bathroom is tiled. There are 4 closets in the apartment, and the hardwood floors with new moldings complete the picture. The building's lobby, hallways, elevator, and mailroom have all been tastefully renovated under architectural supervision, creating a modern and polished entry experience. Amenities include a live-in super, common laundry, communal bike storage, and wait-listed parking and storage. Located just off Cortelyou Road at the crossroads of Kensington and Ditmas Park, you'll be moments from popular cafés, dining, and conveniences. Transportation is easy with the Q and F trains nearby, as well as an express bus stop on Cortelyou. This is a cats-only building (Registered Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals are exempt). ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Co-op - **Beds**: 1 - **Baths**: 1 - **Rooms**: 3 - **Stories**: 6 - **Year Built**: 1962 - **Common Charges**: $811 / Monthly - **Listed On**: Jun 9, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 103 Days ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$2,824 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($79,600), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $2,013 - **Common Charges**: $811 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender. ## Sales and market data ### Recent sales 22 apartments at 495 East 7th Street have recorded sales since September 2021, the most recent for $395,000 in August 2026. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices. | Unit | Beds | Sq Ft | Sold Price | $/ft² | Sold | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [4A](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/brooklyn/11218/495-east-7th-street-a-4A-ny-11218) (Apartment) | 1 | — | $395,000 | — | August 25, 2026 | MLS | | [6J](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/brooklyn/11218/495-east-7th-street-j-6J-ny-11218) (Apartment) | 1 | — | $363,000 | — | August 24, 2026 | MLS | | 7D (Apartment) | 1 | — | $415,000 | — | January 22, 2026 | City record · MLS | | 2F (Apartment) | 2 | 1,005 | $632,000 | $629/ft² | November 12, 2025 | City record · MLS | | 6D (Apartment) | 1 | — | $396,000 | — | June 9, 2025 | City record · MLS | | 4L (Apartment) | — | — | $519,000 | — | September 25, 2024 | City record | | 4D (Apartment) | 1 | 700 | $385,000 | $550/ft² | May 17, 2024 | City record · MLS | | 2H (Apartment) | — | — | $285,000 | — | September 28, 2023 | City record | | 3B (Apartment) | Studio | — | $294,000 | — | September 13, 2023 | City record · MLS | | 1H (Apartment) | Studio | 530 | $272,500 | $514/ft² | January 31, 2023 | City record | | 5-K (Apartment) | 1 | — | $438,000 | — | November 22, 2022 | City record · MLS | | 6N (Apartment) | 1 | 700 | $460,300 | $658/ft² | November 10, 2022 | City record · MLS | | 3B (Apartment) | — | — | $433,000 | — | October 28, 2022 | City record | | 5H (Apartment) | Studio | — | $275,000 | — | August 17, 2022 | City record · MLS | | 2C (Apartment) | 1 | 831 | $410,000 | $493/ft² | July 19, 2022 | MLS | | 6F (Apartment) | — | — | $520,000 | — | June 15, 2022 | City record | | 3E (Apartment) | 1 | 750 | $524,500 | $699/ft² | June 12, 2022 | MLS | | 2F (Apartment) | 2 | 1,000 | $524,500 | $525/ft² | June 9, 2022 | City record · MLS | | 6H (Apartment) | — | — | $260,000 | — | April 8, 2022 | City record | | 5B (Apartment) | Studio | — | $275,000 | — | March 21, 2022 | City record · MLS | | 4J (Apartment) | 1 | — | $420,000 | — | March 2, 2022 | City record · MLS | | 6M (Apartment) | 1 | 850 | $382,500 | $450/ft² | November 9, 2021 | City record · MLS | Every row is a recorded transaction, including ancillary spaces such as storage and staff rooms where they were sold separately. Those are excluded from the benchmark below. ### How this price compares - **This home**: $398,000 - **Median sold price**: $402,500 - **Difference**: -$4,500 (-1.1%) - **Comparable sales**: 4 - **Sales from**: June 2022 – August 2026 - **Middle half of those sales**: $387,000 – $438,625 Based on one-bedroom sales at 495 East 7th Street. Square footage is recorded for only 2 of these 4 sales (50%), so no price per square foot is shown for this group. Co-op sales rarely carry a floor area, and a figure drawn from a handful of them would not describe the rest. ### How these sales were negotiated - **Sale-to-list price**: 98.4% (3 sales) - **Sold below asking**: 100% (3 sales) - **Typical time to find a buyer**: 154 days (3 sales) Based on one-bedroom sales at 495 East 7th Street with the required listing and closing data. Sample sizes vary by metric. ### Price trend Median sale price, co-op one-bedroom sales in Kensington | Year | Median sold price | Sales | | --- | --- | --- | | 2017 | $445,000 | 18 | | 2018 | $436,100 | 27 | | 2019 | $465,000 | 11 | | 2020 | $460,000 | 17 | | 2021 | $400,000 | 39 | | 2022 | $438,000 | 33 | | 2023 | $485,000 | 19 | | 2024 | $432,000 | 26 | | 2025 | $420,000 | 28 | Based on recorded co-op one-bedroom sales in Kensington. Sales data through August 2026. Sale prices are the consideration recorded with the City in ACRIS, and each sale is dated by the day the City recorded it. A closing date reported to the MLS typically falls one to two weeks earlier. Recorded sales describe what has already happened and are not an appraisal, a valuation, or an estimate of what this home will sell for. [See every recorded sale at 495 East 7th Street](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/brooklyn/495-east-7th-street-corporation) ## Price and Property History for 495 East 7TH Street, Unit 3J Review the recorded listing activity for 495 East 7TH Street, Unit 3J, including asking-price changes and prior market dates. - **Latest price change**: Reduced by $11,000, or 2.7%, on August 28, 2026 - **Originally listed**: June 9, 2026 at $409,000 - **Current asking price**: $398,000 | Date | Price | Listing event | | --- | --- | --- | | August 28, 2026 | $398,000 | Asking price reduced by $11,000, or 2.7% | | June 9, 2026 | $409,000 | Listed for sale by Douglas Elliman Real Estate | ## Property Taxes This apartment is part of a co-op that is taxed as one lot shared across 85 apartments. The corporation’s 2026 property tax bill was $367,743 for the whole building. Shareholders cover it through their monthly maintenance rather than a separate bill for this unit. [See the full property tax history for 495 East 7th Street](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/brooklyn/495-east-7th-street-corporation) [How we source and calculate NYC property tax data](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/nyc-property-tax-data-methodology) ## About The Building ### 495 East 7th Street Kensington · Stock Cooperative 495 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 A building in Kensington, currently featuring 3 active listings. - **Year Built**: 1962 - **Active Units**: 3 - **Floors**: 6 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/brooklyn/495-east-7th-street-corporation) ### Available Residences — For Sale (3) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [3J](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/new-developments/newyorkcity/brooklyn/11218/495-east-7th-street-j-3J-ny-11218) | 1 | 1 | — | — | $398,000 (-2.7%) | Douglas Elliman Real Estate | Jun 9, 2026 | 103 days | | [2B](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/brooklyn/11218/495-east-7th-street-2b-ny-11218) | Studio | 1 | — | — | $315,000 | Douglas Elliman Real Estate | Aug 10, 2026 | 41 days | | [1J](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/brooklyn/11218/495-east-7th-street-1j-ny-11218) | Studio | 1 | — | — | $285,000 | POLJAN PROPERTIES INC | Sep 3, 2026 | 17 days | ### Recently Sold (1) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Sold Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Sold Date | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [6J](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/brooklyn/11218/495-east-7th-street-j-6J-ny-11218) | 1 | 1 | — | — | $363,000 | Douglas Elliman Real Estate | Nov 25, 2025 | Aug 24, 2026 | ## Kensington Overview of Kensington [Explore Kensington](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/kensington) · [All Neighborhoods](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods) ### Nearby Kensington - [Flatbush real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/flatbush) - [Borough Park real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/borough-park) - [Windsor Terrace real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/windsor-terrace) - [Midwood real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/midwood) - [Prospect Park real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/prospect-park) - [South Slope real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/south-slope) ## Related Links - [495 East 7th Street — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/brooklyn/495-east-7th-street-corporation) - [Kensington neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/kensington) - [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share and closing costs](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) - [Contact Régis Roumila](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) --- > RLS IDX Data display by Real Estate Rebate Team. 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