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5749 Faraday Ave

New York NY 10471

5
2
1
1925 sq. ft.
2500 sq. ft.
Single-Family
Last sold for $1,190,000
Yi Wen YaoYi Wen Yao, last sold this property on 18 August 2025 after 81 days on market.

Overview

Charming 1930s Brick Home with Modern Updates. Step into timeless elegance with this beautifully renovated brick home, originally built in the 1930s. Overflowing with character and thoughtfully updated for today’s lifestyle, this residence seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort. The inviting sunroom welcomes you with natural light, exposed brick, and a stunning wall of windows. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room and a formal dining room, both featuring high ceilings, intricate moldings, and gleaming hardwood floors. The renovated kitchen is a chef’s dream, offering a generous center island, ample pantry space, and access to a sunny back deck, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Upstairs, the second floor includes three comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the third floor offers two additional bedrooms—ideal for guests, home offices, or creative spaces. The finished lower level features a large, open family room, a full bathroom, and a utility/laundry room, providing plenty of versatile living space. Outside, enjoy a beautifully landscaped front garden and a detached one-car garage that includes a spacious workshop area and ample storage. Conveniently situated near public transportation, shopping, schools, and parks, this home offers both charm and convenience. Home Improvements Within the Last 5 Years: All new windows (29 total), new exterior door and storm door with built-in doggie door leading to the deck, refinished all hardwood floors throughout the house, installed recessed lighting in every room, added lighting in all bedroom closets, installed Lutron smart switches throughout the main floor and lower level, custom-built media cabinets in the living room to accommodate a 75" TV, renovated lower-level bathroom, installed new granite countertop s in the kitchen, new water heater (2020), installed central air conditioning with 2-zone operation, separate heating system in the lower level for independent temperature control, repointed the entire front façade of the house, completely rebuilt the chimney on the roof, installed a new flat roof above the front sunroom,, replaced decking on the back deck, installed vinyl soffits around the entire exterior, and installed a 240V plug in the garage for an electric vehicle.

Features

5 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1 carspace
1 garage space
1925 sq. ft. floor area
2500 sq. ft. lot size
Single-Family

Estimated Value

We need at least 3 similar 5 bedroom single-family properties sold in New York over the last 12 months.

Property history for 5749 Faraday Ave

2025
Sold
$1,190,000
18 Aug 2025 by Yi Wen Yao, of Berkshire Hathaway HS NY Prop
2020
Sold
$940,000
23 Oct 2020 by Mary Phelan-Kavanagh, of Douglas Elliman Real Estate
2016
Sold
$876,000
01 Sep 2016 by Lee Moskof, of Halstead Riverdale, LLC

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