518 78th Street
The Bay Ridge Brick With Its Own Driveway
A semi-attached brick three-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.
A Private Driveway In Bay Ridge
On a Bay Ridge block where most neighbors fight for an alternate-side spot every Tuesday, and finding a spot at 9pm is a sport, 518 78th Street takes that problem off the table. It’s a semi-attached brick three-bedroom on a 24.5 by 100 foot lot, originally built in 1925, with 1,544 square feet of interior space, three bathrooms, and a private driveway. That last detail is the one that makes this listing different from almost everything else trading in this price range in this neighborhood right now.
The house also delivers a separate basement entrance, which opens up the lower level for the kind of flexibility that’s hard to find at this size: an extended-family suite, a long-term guest setup, a home office that doesn’t share the front door, or simply a finished rec space with its own access for the kids and the dog. Move-in condition, classic Bay Ridge brick on the outside, real day-to-day functionality on the inside.
The brand-new roof means the most expensive non-negotiable on any pre-war Bay Ridge inspection report is already off the table. No surprise capital-expenditure conversation at the closing table, no credit to negotiate against the offer. Move in, plug your car into the driveway, and start living in the version of Bay Ridge that does not include the parking dance.
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Six Reasons Buyers Move Fast On This One
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, no late-night spot hunting, no double-parked drama with the neighbors.
Separate Basement Entrance
The lower level has its own entry, which makes the multigenerational, in-law, or long-term-guest scenario actually work. Or use it for a home office, a rec room, or simply more livable square footage with privacy.
Semi-Attached Brick, 1925
A real Bay Ridge brick row build, with the solid bones, deeper proportions, and architectural detail you don’t get from anything built in the last forty years. Semi-attached, not fully attached — more light and a side-yard breath.
R Train Walk + BQE Minutes
Two R-train stations within walking distance for a one-seat ride into Manhattan, and the BQE on-ramp is a few blocks for the drive to Staten Island, downtown Brooklyn, or the airports. The dual-mode commute Bay Ridge buyers chase.
Waterfront, Restaurants, Owl’s Head
The Shore Road waterfront, Owl’s Head Park, and the Third Avenue restaurant strip are all walkable. Bay Ridge’s neighborhood charm done right — quiet residential block, real city amenities a few minutes away.
Move-In Ready, Brand New Roof
The most expensive non-negotiable on any pre-war Bay Ridge inspection report is already off the table. No inspection surprise, no credit to negotiate at closing.
Property At A Glance
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.
Joseph Ranola
Associate Broker · Team Leader
Bridge and Boro Team | Real Broker NY LLC
Joseph specializes in Bay Ridge, Staten Island, and South Brooklyn brick rows and brownstones, with a particular focus on listings where one feature — like a private driveway or a finished lower level — becomes the deal driver. He runs the marketing himself, so the home gets the right buyer in front of it from day one. Inquiries welcome at (917) 905-2541 or [email protected].