142 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208
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FOR SALE

$1,350,000

  • 6 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,400 sqft

142 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

East New York
Est. Mortgage $7,991/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 93% nearby.

Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1920
$563/sqft
Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 142 Forbell Street.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Well maintained 2 family home with a driveway and garage in Cityline section of Brooklyn. Well maintained 3 bedrooms in each unit. Heat and hot water upgraded to a Noritz Tankless water heat and boiler system
We estimate this home will sell faster than 93% nearby.
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing by: EXIT Realty Central, (718) 848-5900
Arthur F. Martinez SFR, (347) 385-4885
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#1041635
Also Listed on OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 142 Forbell Street

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Available, Water Connected
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Multi UnitsHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Carport Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a CarportNo GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Shared Driveway
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 1Days on Market: 25

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Building
Construction Materials: BrickAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Parcel Number: 041840053

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,350,000Price Per Sqft: $563

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brooklyn
School Information
Elementary School: Ps 214 Michael FriedsamJr High / Middle School: Jhs 218 James P SinnottHigh School: Highland Park Community SchoolHigh School District: Brooklyn 19

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 1041635

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2400 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2542 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 1041635Attribution Contact: 718-848-5900Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice, Appointment Only, Call Listing Agent

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

East New York
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What Locals Say about East New York

At least 2739 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 48 % Say car is needed

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 40 % Say there are community events

  • 38 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say parking is easy

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Aikoyy013
    "Very quite place kind of people neighbors very high rate elementary school and grocery stores pharmacy something like that "
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  • Trulia User
    "What comes to mind are the parades. Summer pools days when the city closes the street for kids to play with the hydrant water and we do cookout."
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  • mayrelis grullon
    "Great parks, commercials, the train and buses are close . Great school district specially for middle school "
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  • Marilyn Saytue
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 4 years. Calm neighborhood, with easy going neighbors. Thrift stores, eateries, supermarkets, barbershops, schools, churches, mosques, parks, green thumbs gardens and more."
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  • Donsimmonsny36
    "Good place to live nice area schools parks bus train near buy it’s convenient place to be at and easy travel "
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  • Jason St. Bernard
    "Good schools and distance to the school super friendly environment and good for kids enough supermarkets"
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  • Jason St. Bernard
    "Dog parks , very friendly animals and a lot of space for the dog to run free and the shops they have for grooming and cleaning dogs "
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  • Nkkbrathwaite
    "The place is being kept to okay standers. It is a quiet neighborhood with kids in the area that loves dogs."
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  • James Taylor
    "Neighborhood is very family oriented I can walk my dog with no problem. I can go to the store and get whatever I need and I love the hospitality people say good morning and have a great day even say good night."
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  • Sam Firempong
    "Block parties, loud . Not a safe neighborhood. But to each is his own just be careful of the street pharmacists lurking in the corners"
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  • Kerilious jules
    "The place is not bad it’s just like any other neighborhood in America expect some weird stuff from time to time but other than that you should be alright, if you stay out the way people stay out your way very simple."
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  • Stanley Clotaire
    "It’s a very vibrant neighborhood . The community sticks together, the food is great, the park is beautiful "
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  • Jose Cardona
    "There are a lot of restaurants in the area and the transit makes it easy to go anywhere in the city. "
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  • Elkins Martinez
    "There are many dog owners in this area and ontop of that there’s a nice big park nearby for playing catch and fetch petco nearby aswell so yeah a good spot."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s ok I was just so used to the neighborhood has its ups and down, I like that there are multiple parks to take your children to and the transportation is very convenient "
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  • Javaughn Farquharson
    "Quiet, safe neighborhood though it can look intimidating. Not much food options but neighboring areas like Bushwick and Bedstuy are close by"
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  • Kymora Rodney
    "3 train van sic Ac van sic Thankfully , cooperative when delay , can’t complain when it comes to the public "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are no dog parks around here not dog friendly and people are mean all the time cars drive recklessly "
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  • Zelda Bovian
    "It’s a very high crime neighborhood not a good neighborhood to be walking in at night there’s always shootings car theft and a high number of crimes also there is also a lot of fires and not to forget a high number of drug addicts lurking around "
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  • Nunya
    "Wasn’t so bad in 2017 but now its terrible almost got shot last Halloween trick or treating had my first car they stole my parts Very high in gang activity my kid and I was almost stabbed coming home from local school by another student in local school Don’t move here stay in a shelter or where ever you are it’s not worth it "
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  • Jocelyn C
    "People are dog friendly meaning no one is really scared of dogs but people don’t curve their dogs so your dog might eat another dog’s poop."
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  • Wellington_diaz
    "Not a good place to raise your kids. High crime, noisy and too many people in the way. Home prices are too high for a place with little to offer. "
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  • Shellzwilliam76
    "Please get rid of the rats and roaches before renting this property. This property may look nice but there are a lot of hidden surprises you will only experience by living in this property. "
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  • Maria Perez
    "Some areas are very safe. Many places in the area are full of caring neighbors. There’s also lively with different types of culture and music. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The community diversity I lived here for two years and u can’t classify this neighborhood by any race and we all treat eachother with respect "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s more of a neighborhood for older folks not really suitable for young, lively people. It’s not too bad but it’s not my vibe "
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  • Trulia User
    "train access is close to my home but there are limited options. There are also busses that can be used for transportation."
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  • Trulia User
    "I love this neighborhood. It is a great community for families. Love the access to shopping for all needs close by. "
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  • Trulia User
    "i use to live in the neighborhood i like itit easy to get to the store or train i grown up on hinsdale the neighnor are very frirndly i know ill be okay thetr"
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 20+ years! The Block Parties were among 1st community event. The Old-Timers’ Celebration, cookout, music groups from the ‘70’s & ‘80’s. A chance to see neighbors I haven’t seen in years!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Horrible not friendly dirty not livable basically a big dump doesn’t feel like home. Not for anyone who wants a basic quality of life"
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  • Trulia User
    "basketball tournament's and alot of community events. Parks are great for the kids would not mind at all buying a place in this neighborhood in the future "
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  • Trulia User
    "almost all the people in the area are Hispanic people and I like it because and I like living in this area because it looks safe and there are also many stores where you can go shopping"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s commute is very easy. n grain and bus are around the area. It’s always very busy. A few buses and only one train which is the J train. "
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  • Trulia User
    "highland Park Logan Park a mix variety of people Spanish Africans caucasians Asians very diverse community"
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  • Trulia User
    "my commute is very short and my fast. everything is close together. I like living out here better than the Bronxs. I like my commute. I live next to the train that's the best. The shopping area next to trains is a plus."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a good area too live and commute in and the transportation is very well timed and very good also the diversity in the area is very friendly "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s Very Well Mixed Races and Very Well Friendly I Would Definitely recommend people to live here because of its diversity "
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  • Trulia User
    "The transportation the train every bus down the block from me. Time for me to start my retirement life this isn't good for me any more"
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  • Trulia User
    "What makes the neighborhood unique is it’s diverseness. We see a multitude of cultures surrounding the neighborhood. Some supermarkets have a unique choice of food items, and include a lot of Caribbean items you might not find in gentrified communities. "
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Market trends in New York

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

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.33M
Since last month
Increased$39K (+3%)
Since last year
Decreased$25K (-1.8%)
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 +112% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.33M
August 2026$1.29M
July 2026$1.29M
June 2026$1.29M
May 2026$1.29M
April 2026$1.29M
March 2026$1.29M
February 2026$1.29M
January 2026$1.28M
2025
2024
2023
2022
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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
52 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.16
Multi-Family Home
$1,200,100
11/21/25
7
3
2,280
273 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.34
Multi-Family Home
$997,500
02/02/26
6
2
2,000
9735 77th Street, Jamaica, NY
0.22
Multi-Family Home
$1,450,000
10/10/25
8
2
2,984
8302 97th Avenue, Ozone Park, NY
0.48
Multi-Family Home
$1,270,000
12/30/25
6
2
2,276
7812 95th Avenue, Ozone Park, NY
0.31
Multi-Family Home
$1,020,000
04/29/26
5
3
2,216
105-18 77th Street, Ozone Park, NY
0.24
Multi-Family Home
$710,000
01/23/26
4
2
1,720

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
458 Drew Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.05
$1,350,000
7
4
1,948
For Sale
439 Grant Ave #1, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.08
$715,600
2
1.5
1,600
Off Market
163 Forbell Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.04
$1,043,700
Studio
-
2,024
Off Market
407 Eldert Lane, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.09
$1,149,000
7
-
2,128
For Sale
405 Eldert Ln, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.10
$825,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
97-43 Drew Street, Ozone Park, NY 11416
0.07
$927,200
5
2
-
Off Market
82 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.11
$890,000
4
3
1,160
For Sale
418 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.12
$1,376,600
Studio
-
-
Off Market
119 Sheridan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.13
$899,000
5
3
1,663
Recently Sold
384 Eldert Ln, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0.14
$768,600
3
2
-
Off Market
9732 75th Street, Ozone Park, NY 11416
0.12
$710,000
3
2.5
1,294
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 21, 2026
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1041635
PendingToActive
$1,350,000
Nov 25, 2025
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #904893
Pending
$1,350,000
Aug 25, 2025
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #904893
Listed For Sale
$1,350,000

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Arthur F. Martinez SFR, EXIT Realty Central, (718) 848-5900
Agent Phone: (347) 385-4885
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Frequently asked questions about 142 Forbell Street

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 142 Forbell Street?
    Based on a $1,350,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 142 Forbell Street in Brooklyn, NY is approximately $8,165 (about $7,280 principal & interest, $810 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 Forbell Street compare to homes in Brooklyn?
    142 Forbell Street in Brooklyn, NY is listed at $1,350,000, about 65% above the $818K median sale price in Brooklyn.
  • What do residents say about the East New York neighborhood?
    Residents describe the East New York neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See homes for sale in East New York, Brooklyn.
  • What are the closest schools to 142 Forbell Street?
    The closest schools to 142 Forbell Street in Brooklyn, NY are Jhs 218 James P Sinnott (Middle, rated 5/10), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 7/10), Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (rated 4/10).
  • Does 142 Forbell Street have air conditioning?
    Yes, 142 Forbell Street in Brooklyn, NY has air conditioning.
142 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is a 6 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,400 sqft multi-family built in 1920. 142 Forbell Street is located in East New York, Brooklyn. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID on Aug 21, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 1041635.