518 78th Street
A semi-attached brick 3-bedroom in the heart of Bay Ridge with the one feature this neighborhood almost never gives you: a private driveway. Brand new roof, move-in ready, with a separate basement entrance for in-law, guest, or income flexibility.
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The Headline Feature: A Private Driveway in Bay Ridge
On a Bay Ridge block where most neighbors fight for an alternate-side spot every Tuesday and Friday, 518 78th Street gives you a deeded, off-street driveway. That single feature changes the daily math of living here, and the resale math when you eventually trade out. If you have ever circled the block at 9pm looking for a spot, you understand exactly why this is the rare home that draws a serious offer in week one.
Why This Home Solves the Bay Ridge Problem
Bay Ridge is one of the most livable neighborhoods in Brooklyn. R train at 77th and 86th, the BQE three blocks away, Shore Road waterfront, and the 3rd and 5th Avenue restaurant rows all walkable. The catch is that the housing stock is mostly 1920s brick row homes with shared walls and zero off-street parking. 518 78th Street is the exception: semi-attached (so you get more light and a side-yard breath), with a brand new roof and a private driveway. Move-in ready, real day-to-day functionality on the inside.
Six Reasons Buyers Are Going to Move Fast
Private Driveway
The single biggest day-to-day quality-of-life upgrade you can buy in Bay Ridge. Off-street, deeded, yours. No alternate-side dance.
Separate Basement Entrance
Lower level has its own entry — multigenerational, in-law, long-term guest, home office, or rec room. The flexibility is real.
Semi-Attached Brick, 1925
A real Bay Ridge brick row build, with the solid bones and architectural detail you do not get from anything built recently.
R Train Walk + BQE Minutes
Two R-train stations within walking distance. BQE on-ramp a few blocks for Staten Island, downtown Brooklyn, or the airports.
The Bay Ridge Lifestyle
Shore Road, the Verrazzano view, Owl’s Head Park, Tanoreen, Hinsch’s, Sunday morning bagels — all walkable inside five blocks.
Brand New Roof
Fully replaced from the deck up. The single biggest one-time capex line on a 1925 brick row — already done. No reserve to set aside.
Property At A Glance
- Address: 518 78th Street, Brooklyn NY 11209
- Neighborhood: Bay Ridge
- Style: Semi-Attached Brick Row
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Interior Square Feet: 1,544
- Lot Size: 24.5 × 100
- Private Driveway: Yes
- Year Built: 1925
- List Price: $1,449,000
Plan Your Numbers Before You Tour
Before you walk in, run the numbers on what 518 78th Street would actually cost you monthly:
- Mortgage Calculator — monthly principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.
- NYC Closing Cost Calculator — buyer-side closing costs including mortgage recording tax and title.
- NYC Mansion Tax Calculator — at $1,449,000, this triggers a 1% mansion tax of $14,490 — budget it in.
- Home Affordability Calculator — confirm DTI and post-closing liquidity work for your situation.
Come See It
Move-in ready. Private driveway. Bay Ridge. The combination is rare and the calls have already started. Schedule a private showing or text Joseph for the next open house slot.
All information regarding 518 78th Street is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified by buyer and buyer’s professionals. Square footage and lot dimensions approximate. — Joseph Ranola, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Bridge & Boro Team | Real Broker NY LLC.
