




5100 Oceanview Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11235
About This Home
Literally On the water Take advantage of a unique opportunity to purchase a home in Sea Gate, Brooklyn—a private, gated waterfront community. This two-story residence features three bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms, positioned on a 52-foot by 104-foot lot with an inground swimming pool. This home has unobstructed water views of fantastic sunsets, the Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island, as well as New Jersey. This strikingly white, all-steel beachfront residence is reportedly designed in 1936 by William Van Alen, the architect of the Chrysler Building. Locally, it is referred to as the "Sugar Cube" with a lot size is 5,000 square feet.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Pitched
- Construction materials: Other
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Stove,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Laundry Area
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Hardwood
Heating
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Steam/Radiator
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,450
- Total interior livable area: 1,450 sqft
Property
Details
- Zoning: R3-1
- Special condition: Arm's Length
- Foundation area: 725
Features
- Pool features: Pool
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Lot size: 4,160 sqft
- Features: Back Yard,Front Yard,Irregular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 80x104
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Private Drive,2 Spaces,3 Spaces
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Coastal Flooding
- Cold Wave
- Earthquake
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Kings County and New York
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $10,618 | $127,416 |
| Home Insurance * | $807 | $9,684 |
| Property Taxes | $980 | $11,760 |
| Electricity | $246 | $2,954 |
| Total | $12,651 | $151,812 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New York FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | Listed for sale | $2,100,000 |
