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687 E 42nd Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203

4 beds
3 baths
1,785 sqft
1,767 sqft lot
$476 per sqft
1930 build
– on site

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.

Listing courtesy of ONEKEY / Century 21 Milestone Team Rlty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 14, 2025 •

MLS# 883860 —

The Building

Year Built:

1930
Basement:

true
Construction Materials:

Brick
Patio And Porch Features:

None
# of Total Units:

2
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Total:

1785
Attic:

None

Interior

Interior Features:

Other
Fireplace Features:

None
Fireplace:

false
Flooring:

Hardwood

The Property

Lot Size Acres:

0.0406
Parcel Number:

04989-0065
Property Type:

Residential Income
Property Subtype:

Duplex
Lot Size SqFt:

1,767 Sqft
Property Attached:

true
Lot Size Dimensions:

17.67x100
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Source:

Other
Tax Annual Amount:

6684
Tax Lot:

65

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

4

Baths

Full Baths:

3
Total Baths:

3

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Other
Cooling:

None
# of Heating Zones:

2

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Utilities:

Natural Gas Available
Water Source:

Public
# of Separate Gas Meters:

2
# of Separate Electric Meters:

2

Schools

High School:

Brooklyn College Academy
Elementary School:

Ps 134
High School District:

Brooklyn 22
Middle School:

James Madison High School
Elementary School District:

Brooklyn 22
Middle School District:

Brooklyn 22

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Additional Fees:

No

Parking

Parking Total:

1
Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1
Carport:

false

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Max Internet Speed

Verizon Fios

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/14/25 Jul 14, 2025	Listed / Active	ONEKEY	$849,999

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This multifamily located in Central Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently for sale for $849,999. 687 E 42nd Street is a 1,785 square foot multifamily with 4 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 0 days. 687 E 42nd Street is in the Central Brooklyn neighborhood of Brooklyn and has a WalkScore® of 76, making it very walkable. This multifamily is in the attendance area of Andries Hudde and P.S. 198 Brooklyn.

Listing Courtesy of: ONEKEY and Century 21 Milestone Team Rlty.

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