All-brick LEGAL 2-family home in a great central location complete with a detached 1-car garage and loads of space to make it your own. The first-floor duplex offers a spacious walk-in living room, dining area, eat-in kitchen, full bathroom, and easy access to the backyard and garage. You’ll also find 2 bedrooms plus a spacious primary suite with its own full bath. Upstairs is a spacious, newly renovated 1-bedroom apartment with an oversized living room, full bath, and eat-in kitchen. Use it for guests, extended family, or combine both floors for even more room to live and relax. Whether you’re upsizing, starting fresh, or creating something custom this home gives you options.
Listed by Sonia P. Thompson CBR SFR GRI SRES
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Century 21 Milestone Team Rlty
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718-291-7000
Last updated August 12, 2025
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Source: OneKey #883860
Listing Facts
TypeMulti-family
NeighborhoodEast Flatbush
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Days on Prevu55
Taxes$6,684/year
Amenities
Private Outdoor Space
Parking
Location
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Listing History
08/12/2025
Price Decreased
$799,999
07/14/2025
Listed by Century 21 Milestone Team Rlty
$849,999
Estimated Closing Costs
Total
$25,419
Attorney Fees
$4,000
Title Insurance
$3,600
Bank Attorney
$1,500
Mortgage Recording Tax
$12,319
Other Closing Costs
$4,000
Estimated closing costs are based on the list price of $799,999 and a 20% downpayment. These estimates are for indicative purposes only. Actual closing costs may vary for each transaction. See the Closing Costs Calculator for calculations specific to your situation.
Property Details for 687 E 42nd Street
Exterior
Construction
Number Of Units Total: 2
Property Attached: Yes
Year Built: 1930
Construction Materials: Brick
Measurements
Building Area Total: 1,785
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.04
Lot Size Dimensions: 17
Lot Size Square Feet: 1,767
Financial
Taxes
Parcel Number: 04989-0065
Tax Annual Amount: $6,684.00
Tax Year: 2024
Interior
Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Other
Rooms
Basement: Finished, Full
Has Basement: Yes
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bedrooms Total: 4
Other
Location
Tax Block: 4989
Tax Lot: 65
Parking
Parking
Garage Spaces: 1
Garage: Yes
Parking Total: 1
Schools
Elementary School
Elementary School: Ps 134
Elementary School District: Brooklyn 22
High School
High School: Brooklyn College Academy
High School District: Brooklyn 22
Middle or Junior School
Middle Or Junior School: James Madison High School
Middle Or Junior School District: Brooklyn 22
Utilities
Equipment
Heating: Natural Gas, Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Natural Gas Available
Water Source: Public
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