221 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
UNDER CONTRACT

$695,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,000 sqft

221 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203

East Flatbush
Est. Mortgage $4,135/mo*
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1915
$348/sqft

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

Large 2 family house featuring living rooms, large eat in kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and f. bath on each floor, full basement with interior and outside entrance.
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Property Website
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listing by: Century 21 Milestone Realty, (718) 291-7000
Nick Leon Sr
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1665782
Also Listed on OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 221 E 42nd St

Active Status

MLS Status: In Contract

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2000 Square Feet
View
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: OtherExterior: Courtyard

Days on Market

Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $695,000Price Per Sqft: $348

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: East Flatbush

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: S1665782

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2000 Square Feet

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Resale

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S1665782Zillow Contingency Status: Under ContractListing Url

Additional Information

STREETEASY Property ID: 9608691STREETEASY Building ID: 6562584

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

East Flatbush
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What Locals Say about East Flatbush

At least 1261 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 78 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 73 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 58 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 44 % Say car is needed

  • 44 % Say there are community events

  • 41 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say parking is easy

  • 26 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Cindyreneem12
    "My neighbor is Flatbush area. You’ll be able to find transportation easily. There’s buses, trains, citi bikes, cabs and dollar cabs"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lovely community that keeps on grounded. The garbage streets is improved as it seems more landlords are cleaning the street but there are spots that remain gross especially adjacent to empty lots or building construction areas. Most people are friendly to newcomers. Prospect park is a huge asset. I am impressed and pleased that NYC is taking care of and improving the park especially south of Lincoln ave. "
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  • Will Thompson
    "It depends on the time of day but for the most part it’s smooth. Centrally located from banks, major shopping and the subway "
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  • Vaina Cayo-Augustin
    "Block party annual gatherings. Parties as everyone is familiar with everyone, neighborhood are safe and neighbors are nice"
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  • Barbara J
    "excellent commute great restaurants and parks & Brooklyn museum 👍 im looking to move back to neighborhood looking for two bedroom building with elevator. My grandmother live in neighborhood for 55 years have an auntie that still live in neighborhood. "
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  • Slowttt
    "Dogs are here, but no dog parks are readily available in the neighborhood. You have to travel a good distance to get to a dog park."
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  • Dionne Franco-williams
    "Pretty safe area where children can play and travel to school on their own. Fairly clean sidewalks and friendly neighbors."
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  • Swb8hyjqdh
    "Great neighborhood walking distance from parks, schools , grocery store ,doctor’s office etc. Family oriented."
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  • Felicia Cummings
    "Nothing really. The neighborhood is a friendly neighborhood for dogs and their owners. A lot of space"
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  • Therevolution1985
    "What it represents first off it’s Brooklyn Ny the biggest borough ,most known Globally, and it just elevates the passion you show when referencing where you from and it’s the home of biggie smalls "
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  • Affection Johnson
    "What makes this neighborhood unique is that no matter what you need you definitely could find it it’s all type Of stores for whatever you need .This area is also great as far as transportation the bus and train is within walking distance "
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  • CRYSTAL RAHMING
    "Everyone is very friendly and I get along with everyone in the community we have block parties and they be very nice everyone is just nice been living in the same house for 30 years "
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  • Nancy Augustin
    "I’m here will with son just very vulnerable visiting appreciate aprt get paperwork new year 2025 thank heavens help bless do it "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everyone has respect for each other, and the community knows when to shut down the music. I don't think that I should be forced to expand on the matter."
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  • Trulia User
    " nice neighborhood , well manners and stores are nearby. Also transportation is near by. schools are also nearby"
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    " Nothing to dislike about the neighborhood.it is safe to walk your dog anytime of day. The are is generally safe."
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  • Trulia User
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time however they aren’t any dog parks near by which makes it a lot harder "
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  • Trulia User
    "There some small parks and prospect park is an option for longer walks but there are some people who have dogs off leash"
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  • Trulia User
    "its quite safe people looking out clean sidewalk, clean neighborhood, churches, school busses fruit stand safe fir kids to walk mostly elderly live not much young folks they grew older now "
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  • Trulia User
    "Local park events during the summer. YMCA, Aviators, Brooklyn College programs, shopping and transit accessibility. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The people in the neighborhood the surrounding streets And the stores that surround their playgrounds ounce church's laundry places to take the children"
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is a great area to raise your kids and walk your dog . Everyone is mostly friendly or stay to themselves "
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived in the neighborhood for a year, quite and friendly neighbours. Great environment, peaceful and clean "
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    "They would like everything. The community is a paradise to live in.if you are fortunate to live here your lucky "
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  • Trulia User
    "People are very friendly and help others in the community. It’s a great and a loving neighborhood. Everyone are very welcome here. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood …not too much activity and not too little. A good medium. I would advise any family settings to go and live here "
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  • Trulia User
    "Central to all necessities (transportation, parks, shopping, food, etc.). Most neighbors are friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great transportation accessibility. There are buses and trains close by. There are buses that take you directly to manhattan."
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  • Trulia User
    "Walking distance to shopping and grocery. Many activities in the summer time. Close to prospect park with lots of fun activities for kids."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a good school area walking distance to corner stores and food stores well lit areas and quiet neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "gentrification is underway so maybe it'll be more safer, new buildings are popping up but with these changes, it will be more expensive. schools and amenities to make the neighborhood more kid-oriented might take awhile"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of public parks to walk your 4-legged bestie. Since many people own dogs everyone takes care to pick up after them. The one thing that a dog owner might not like is that the area is very flat. So there isn’t very challenging terrain."
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  • Trulia User
    "I only come out for necessities ,nice shopping area and great transportation hub.Great schools but not so friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 9 years. Friendly neighborhs clean streets and sidewalks. very quiet."
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  • Trulia User
    "Long-standing homeowners, close knit community. Elderly neighbors watch out for kids. Safe streets, lots of good, inexpensive takeout."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve been living in this area for over 8 years and I like the fact that there are trees. More homes than buildings "
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  • Trulia User
    "Carnival each Labor Day is celebrated by this majority West Indian community. Noise levels are high."
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  • Steve P.
    "Sometimes at the park they have festival and park party. This will make people meet other people in the neighborhood "
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  • Alyssadams21
    "Nothing really Maybe the parks, there is wimbate park where we go to run have picnics , exercise , And on church avenue there lots of Caribbean spots"
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  • Dwayne M.
    "Block parties are really big during the summer. Also we are close to the 2 and 5 train which gets you into manhattan in 30 minutes. "
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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

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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
234 E 42nd St #TWH, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.04
$1,045,000
5
3
-
For Sale
230 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.03
$685,000
4
2
1,464
Recently Sold
972 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.08
$938,000
4
2.5
-
Recently Sold
968 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.08
$770,000
4
3
1,312
For Sale
264 E 43rd St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.09
$707,800
3
1.5
1,430
Off Market
952 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.08
$990,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
952 Albany Ave #3, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.08
$990,000
4
3
2,400
Recently Sold
213 E 43rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.05
$843,300
3
2.5
2,432
Off Market
297 E 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.10
$928,200
4
2.5
-
Off Market
301 E 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.11
$1,277,000
4
2
1,544
Recently Sold
283 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.11
$743,100
3
2.5
1,600
Off Market
267 E 43rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
0.10
$477,848
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 14, 2026
Source: StreetEasy #S1665782
Contingent
$695,000
Nov 20, 2025
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #L3475864
Pending
$695,000
Nov 30, 2024
Source: StreetEasy #S1665782
PriceChange
$695,000
Price decreased by 7%
May 14, 2023
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3475864
Listed For Sale
$750,000
Feb 21, 2022
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3275957
ListingRemoved

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Frequently asked questions about 221 E 42nd St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 221 E 42nd St?
    Based on a $695,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 221 E 42nd St in Brooklyn, NY is approximately $4,205 (about $3,713 principal & interest, $417 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 221 E 42nd St compare to homes in Brooklyn?
    221 E 42nd St in Brooklyn, NY is listed at $695,000, about 15% below the $818K median sale price in Brooklyn.
  • What do residents say about the East Flatbush neighborhood?
    Residents describe the East Flatbush neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as walkable to grocery stores, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
  • What are the closest schools to 221 E 42nd St?
    The closest schools to 221 E 42nd St in Brooklyn, NY are Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School (High, rated 8/10), Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) (rated 8/10), PS 235 Janice Marie Knight School (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 6/10).
221 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,000 sqft multi-family built in 1915. 221 E 42nd St is located in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by StreetEasy on Jan 10, 2024. The MLS # for this home is MLS# S1665782.