457 Lexington Avenue, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn — Sold
$1,999,000 — last asking
With Katie Hertsch, Bogard New York at SERHANT.
Photography: Francisco Rosario / FRoPhoto Inc.
Listed June 18. In contract July 10. A return client, a renovated house and a move to Japan.
457 Lexington Avenue went into contract 22 days after it came to market. Katie Hertsch’s relationship with the owners went back considerably further. She helped them buy the house in 2023, then helped them sell after a renovation and an opportunity in Japan changed their plans. Two offers came out of the first open house. The stronger offer was above asking. The owners had initially doubted they could reach the proposed asking price.
The Return Clients
You helped them buy this house first. How did the relationship start?
They originally found me through StreetEasy. I helped them buy the townhouse in 2023. We negotiated below the asking price and secured a seller credit after the inspection. Then they put a lot into the house. They completely transformed the owner’s triplex: kitchen, bathrooms, cooling, the roof and a new fence.
Why sell after doing all that work?
A job opportunity meant they could move to Japan and be closer to family. Her work was offering her a position there, and she could be with her family. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The Pricing Conversation
How did you approach the asking price?
Getting aligned on price. I believed the market supported a number just below $2 million and that it would bring the most activity. They had changed the house substantially since buying it. We were looking at a renovated owner’s triplex, with the kitchen, bathrooms and other improvements they had made.
Did the owners feel the same way about the number?
They actually thought pricing just below $2 million might not be achievable. But they trusted my advice and were willing to listen. That trust was a big part of working together. I had helped them buy the house, and now they were coming back to me to sell it.
The First Offers
What happened at the first open house?
I remember about ten or eleven parties coming through. Two made offers. One was at asking. The other was $2.1 million, with terms we felt were strong and a substantial down payment. That was the buyer the sellers chose. They had been unsure about reaching our asking level, so getting an offer above it was a very happy outcome.
The Work Afterward
Was the rest of the sale straightforward?
There were a few things to work through. Some old permit items surfaced during due diligence and needed to be resolved. We handled those and kept working toward the closing. The owners were happy with the buyer and the price. Getting everything finished meant they could move ahead with Japan.
And there was a story from their renovation that never made the listing?
When they opened up the kitchen during their earlier renovation, they found a gun and a machete inside a wall. They called me and told me what they had found, and they called the police.
The Seller Takeaway
What was it like working with clients you had helped buy the house?
That I got to help them on both sides of owning this house. I helped them buy it, then sell it when their plans changed. They trusted me, listened to my advice and were happy with where we landed. They were really appreciative of my insights.
For anyone selling a townhouse in Bed-Stuy, the useful lesson here is specific: understand what has changed since the home was purchased, agree on the pricing approach, weigh the terms alongside the number and stay engaged through closing. Those are concrete topics to bring into a conversation with your agent about your own sale.
The Details
5 Beds · 3 Full Baths + 1 Half Bath · Approx. 2,961 Sq Ft, including the finished basement · Two-family townhouse · 20 feet wide · Sold
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is 457 Lexington Avenue?
457 Lexington Avenue is in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. The neighborhood is also known as Bed-Stuy.
How long was the townhouse on the market?
The townhouse was listed June 18, 2026 and went into contract July 10, 2026, a span of 22 days. That is time to contract, not time to closing.
What was the asking price?
The last public asking price was $1,999,000. Katie reports an accepted offer of $2.1 million. The property is sold and is no longer available.
How much space does the house have?
The listing materials describe approximately 2,961 square feet across four levels, including the finished basement. It is a two-family townhouse on a 20-by-100-foot lot.
Who should I contact about selling a townhouse in Brooklyn?
Contact Katie Hertsch and Bogard New York at SERHANT. at [email protected] to discuss your property, timing and a pricing approach.
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