142 East 88 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236
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FOR SALE

$615,000

Original price: $655,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths

142 East 88 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Canarsie
Est. Mortgage $3,704/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1940
Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

Opportunity in Brooklyn! This semi-detached home spans approximately 1.963 sq ft and in a prime location on a 3100 sq ft lot. The 2nd floor features, 3 primary bedrooms, great closet space throughout, a full bathroom with skylight, a modern refreshed Eat-in-Kitchen, large living and dining room with hardwood floors and a full finished basement with laundry area. Easy access to the backyard from the basement and an additional side yard entrance allowing easy access for entertaining guests and gardening. First floor unit has one-bedroom, full bath and a private entrance, great for extended family, guests or rental income. This location offers a lifestyle balance of urban and suburban living. Accessible to transportation, highways, shopping malls, restaurant and stores. Close to New York City beaches, parks, gardens and museums.
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listing by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate, (516) 921-2262
Carolyn Campbell Gould CBR, (516) 972-5772
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#927545

Home Details for 142 East 88 Street

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 8
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer ConnectedAppliances: Other
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Driveway
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 177Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940Year Renovated: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: BrickAttached To Another Structure

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $615,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brooklyn
School Information
Elementary School: Contact AgentJr High / Middle School: Call Listing AgentHigh School: Contact AgentHigh School District: Contact Agent

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 927545

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3100 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 927545Attic: NoneAttribution Contact: 516-921-2262Showing Requirements: Appointment Only, Call Listing Office

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Canarsie

At least 1283 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say car is needed

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say parking is easy

  • 42 % Say there are community events

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "There are parks and playgrounds As well as schools here; proximity to highway provides convenient access to commuting and shopping "
  • Kendrabroo
    "The many beautiful trees and close by shops."
  • Trulia User
    "Back to school giveaway events at Seaview Park, Memorial Day marches, school events in the summer for residents. "
  • Hopie Campbell
    "To what I experienced these people who I meet are friendly and amazing Transportation is an easy ride no hassle "
  • Trulia User
    "Good place to live, a lot safer than it was 20 years ago, Canarsie just doesn’t have a variety in terms of food types"
  • Nicholas John
    "You’ll like the long coty blocks, countless dong parks, architecture while taking walks with your furry best friend"
  • Rose8mliance
    "It has a park where many people come from everywhere to entertain themselves. Some residents enjoy doing exercises during the sommer time and play games. All these hobbies made them happier and contribute to their health conditions."
  • Meris322
    "Very friendly community, everything is near by, supermarket, laundry mats. Pharmacy and playground. Buss to the subway "
  • Mellydu89
    "I live here and I’m so used to my area and I am OK with it 100%. I wish I was able to just buy a house here so bad."
  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood has many bus routes running thru it and we have access to 3 subway lines. #2. #5 and the L Train. "
  • Trulia User
    "If you can commute between 3AM to 7AM it isn’t bad. Any other time it’s a disaster. The belt turns into a disaster which turns rockaway into a disaster then effects all the other streets. If you don’t drive good, bus and train take longer and more more risky but still better than driving."
  • Trulia User
    "The neighbors will look out for one another. The streetlights are very bright. The neighborhood has a fantastic park that has a great play area."
  • Trulia User
    "Not bad place if it was for the drugs and all that gang nonsense. People seem to be shooting themselves left and right this year."
  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation and the commute is rough with a lot of people crowded on the buses and trains. The commuters are polite and say excuse me and pardon me. But, it still is hectic. That is Brooklyn, NY for you, busy and crowded."
  • Trulia User
    "It’s alright except when it gets hot and the young boys decide to start shooting. Once you hear the bullets start flying it over. Otherwise it an ok neighborhood."
  • Trulia User
    "I am not a parent but I heard that the public schools are above average. As far as,the neighborhood goes one should keep their children close to them."
  • Trulia User
    "My commute is effective and reliable one can lays depend on public transportation you only have to be on time."
  • Trulia User
    "Seeing other people walk there dogs or definitely meeting friendly neighbors , & being in a neighborhood that’s feels like a family "
  • Trulia User
    "is near everything,transportation,shopping area and also lots of restaurants. this area is very useful if your trying to build anything,car, house,construction anything you can think of "
  • Trulia User
    "My commute to get around isn’t that bad everything is within waking distance or very easy by bus or train"
  • Trulia User
    "There are many families in the area, great parks and great schools. The only issue I have is the loud music, sometimes it happens alot during the week."
  • Trulia User
    "It is a two-way zone area which makes it easy for me to catch the bus or the train. There is a supermarket that provides many fruits/vegetables and other products. You can get good deals on hardware products and other household products. There are clothing stores as well that sell fine clothes and shoes. We have a health food store and a store that sells natural juices."
  • Trulia User
    "Good. Could be a bit challenging on rush hour times. There are traffic cameras so there is hardly any speeding cars. Nice back yard bbqs "
  • Trulia User
    "I enjoy Seaview park. A community park for everyone. Canarsie pier is also a joy. They have events for the children. you can fish and enjoy the fresh air and mingle with the neighbors. I enjoy the picnic area and playground."
  • Trulia User
    "Poo is everywhere. Nit all owners clean after their pet’s poo. Great bargain for the money. Kids fell safe "
  • Trulia User
    "It is a very quite neighborhood all of the neighbors are very friendly as we all speak and communicate with each other and help when needed"
  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood has community meetings, gathering and back to school give aways. It’s Mostly quiet with friendly working class families. "
  • Trulia User
    "I'm not sure of the community events but the neighbourhood is safe and quiet. The people are very friendly."
  • Trulia User
    "There is a park and a lot of good schools. You are close to belt parkway allowing easy access to Queens and Mill Basin. Very easy to get around with a car. "
  • Trulia User
    "It’s the last block of the street itself and there’s a huge park at the end of the block. Past that is a major Highway and past that, is a bay with just a strip of land before there’s the Atlantic Ocean. Does not feel crowded here and I wouldn’t mind having a boat to explore the local waters"
  • Trulia User
    "Love this neighborhood , and I have live here for over 27 year.. the neighborhood has change a lot over the year. However, the people in the neighborhood look out for each other. "
  • Trulia User
    "People walk their dogs all the time. Based on the area you may not have garbage cans since some parts are residential. "
  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for more than 10 years. Neighborhood is quiet. Easy access to buses and trains. Also safe for outside recreational activities such as jogging and visiting parks."
  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood all my life. So, that’s 40+ years. Everybody is neighborly and watches each other’s house. We also help one another."
  • Trulia User
    "Nothing. This place is a food dessert. People will block your driveway and the police will never respond. Garbage man chooses when the feel like picking up your garbage."
  • Annette
    "People are not dog friendly and other dog owners don’t pick up after their dogs A park is close by that is convenient for a dog owners and walkers."
  • Dexter G.
    "There are a good amount of playgrounds, quiet blocks, and kids. Very quiet at night and walkable during the day."
  • Rsmdsobers
    "The area is relatively safe. The parks are safe and everyone is friendly m some parks are better maintained than others."
  • Raul M.
    "You can take the dogs to Seaview park. there is also at least three veterinary doctors in canarsie. "
  • Ramone D.
    "Canarsie Park. It’s huge and is great for dogs. We require more signs for owners to pick up after their dogs though "

Market trends in New York

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$818K
$21.67K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
0.1%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$704
$22
MoM
Available listings
16526
1221
MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$651K
Since last month
Increased$40K (+6.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$207K (-24.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$321K (+97.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +23% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$651K
August 2026$610K
July 2026$607K
June 2026$646K
May 2026$646K
April 2026$651K
March 2026$750K
February 2026$753K
January 2026$752K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.21
Single-Family Home
$291,000
01/12/26
5
3
2,162
0.23
Single-Family Home
$880,000
03/23/26
4
2
-
0.19
Single-Family Home
$308,750
01/21/26
3
2.5
1,320
0.26
Single-Family Home
$735,000
06/16/26
3
2
1,848
0.13
Single-Family Home
$876,000
11/12/25
6
3
1,392
0.40
Single-Family Home
$560,000
04/17/26
3
2
1,372
0.35
Single-Family Home
$940,000
06/01/26
4
2
1,404

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.02
$722,400
2
2
1,671
Off Market
0.01
$698,400
2
2
1,690
Off Market
0.02
$899,000
6
2
1,770
For Sale
0.02
$698,700
3
2
1,701
Off Market
0.02
$764,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
0.06
$799,000
3
2
1,872
For Sale
0.03
$443,625
4
2
1,701
Recently Sold
0.06
$718,400
3
2
1,743
Off Market
0.08
$837,000
3
2
-
Recently Sold
0.07
$698,000
4
2
1,900
Recently Sold
0.07
$698,000
4
2
1,900
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 22, 2026
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #927545
PriceChange
$615,000
Price decreased by 6%
Jun 17, 2026
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #927545
PendingToActive
$655,000
Apr 16, 2026
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #927545
Pending
$655,000
Apr 2, 2026
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #927545
PriceChange
$655,000
Price decreased by 13%
Jan 26, 2026
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #927545
PriceChange
$755,000
Price decreased by 3%

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Carolyn Campbell Gould CBR, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, (516) 921-2262
Agent Phone: (516) 972-5772
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Frequently asked questions about 142 East 88 Street

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 142 East 88 Street?
    Based on a $615,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 142 East 88 Street in Brooklyn, NY is approximately $3,765 (about $3,321 principal & interest, $369 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 142 East 88 Street compare to homes in Brooklyn?
    142 East 88 Street in Brooklyn, NY is listed at $615,000, about 25% below the $818K median sale price in Brooklyn.
  • What do residents say about the Canarsie neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Canarsie neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See homes for sale in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
  • What are the closest schools to 142 East 88 Street?
    The closest schools to 142 East 88 Street in Brooklyn, NY are Is 285 Meyer Levin (Middle, rated 5/10), Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School (High, rated 8/10), Ps 233 Langston Hughes (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 7/10).
  • How big is the lot at 142 East 88 Street?
    The lot at 142 East 88 Street in Brooklyn, NY is about 0.07 acres (3,100 sq ft).
  • Does 142 East 88 Street have a garage?
    Yes, 142 East 88 Street in Brooklyn, NY has a garage.
142 East 88 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family home built in 1940. 142 East 88 Street is located in Canarsie, Brooklyn. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID on Oct 23, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 927545.