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687 E 42nd StreetBrooklyn, NY 11203

For Sale

$799,999

Smart Buyer Rebate $7,500

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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