1986 Manhattan Loft (Pre-Gentrification Williamsburg Brooklyn)
$2.85M
An industrial artist loft in Brooklyn purchased for $40,000 in 1986 before the area became a trendy neighborhood.
Estimated value as of 2026 · Source: StreetEasy median asking price for 3-bed in Williamsburg
Fun Fact
Similar lofts in the same Williamsburg neighborhood now sell for $3-8 million, representing a 7,500% increase in value over 35 years.
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