669 E  42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
FOR SALE

669 E 42nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11203

East Flatbush
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,260 sqft

$629,000

Original price: $649,000
Est. Mortgage $3,633/mo*

$629,000

Original price: $649,000
Est. Mortgage $3,633/mo*
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,260 sqft

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
Porch
Climate Control
Natural Gas, Steam Radiator Heating
Price/Sqft
$499
Listed
74 days ago

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 669 E 42nd St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

NICE 1FAM, 3BED SPACIOUS DUPLEX OVER FINISHED BSMT. LARGE, NEW BATHROOM, IN-CLOSE PORCH, PRIVATE BACK YARD. LOCATION, LOCATION. VERY CONVENIENT LOCATION. NEAR TO ALL.
Last check for updates: about 23 hours ago
Listing by: BO's Prime Realty, (718) 272-6500
Bozena Zgoda, (917) 952-7771
Source: BNYMLS, MLS#502046

Home Details for 669 E 42nd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FinishedNumber of Rooms: 11
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1260 Square FeetFoundation Area: 560
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove, Gas Water HeaterLaundry: Laundry AreaRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Steam/RadiatorNo CoolingHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Gas & Electric
Electric: 110 V
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Parquet, Tile, Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Parquet, Tile, Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: FlatPatio / Porch: PorchExterior: Patio GardenFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Shared Drive,1 Space

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 47Days on Market: 74

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DuplexArchitecture: Duplex
Building
Construction Materials: BrickAttached To Another Structure

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $629,000Price Per Sqft: $499

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: Brooklyn

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 502046

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1260 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1800 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Arm's Length

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 502046

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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"
  • 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. "
  • 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 "
  • Vaina Cayo-Augustin
    "Block party annual gatherings. Parties as everyone is familiar with everyone, neighborhood are safe and neighbors are nice"
  • 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. "
  • 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."
  • Dionne Franco-williams
    "Pretty safe area where children can play and travel to school on their own. Fairly clean sidewalks and friendly neighbors."
  • Swb8hyjqdh
    "Great neighborhood walking distance from parks, schools , grocery store ,doctor’s office etc. Family oriented."
  • Felicia Cummings
    "Nothing really. The neighborhood is a friendly neighborhood for dogs and their owners. A lot of space"
  • 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 "
  • 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 "
  • 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 "
  • 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 "
  • 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."
  • Trulia User
    " nice neighborhood , well manners and stores are nearby. Also transportation is near by. schools are also nearby"
  • Trulia User
    " Nothing to dislike about the neighborhood.it is safe to walk your dog anytime of day. The are is generally safe."
  • 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 "
  • 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"
  • 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 "
  • Trulia User
    "Local park events during the summer. YMCA, Aviators, Brooklyn College programs, shopping and transit accessibility. "
  • 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"
  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is a great area to raise your kids and walk your dog . Everyone is mostly friendly or stay to themselves "
  • Trulia User
    "I've lived in the neighborhood for a year, quite and friendly neighbours. Great environment, peaceful and clean "
  • Trulia User
    "They would like everything. The community is a paradise to live in.if you are fortunate to live here your lucky "
  • 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. "
  • 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 "
  • Trulia User
    "Central to all necessities (transportation, parks, shopping, food, etc.). Most neighbors are friendly. "
  • Trulia User
    "Great transportation accessibility. There are buses and trains close by. There are buses that take you directly to manhattan."
  • 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."
  • Trulia User
    "It’s a good school area walking distance to corner stores and food stores well lit areas and quiet neighborhood "
  • 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"
  • 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."
  • Trulia User
    "I only come out for necessities ,nice shopping area and great transportation hub.Great schools but not so friendly. "
  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 9 years. Friendly neighborhs clean streets and sidewalks. very quiet."
  • Trulia User
    "Long-standing homeowners, close knit community. Elderly neighbors watch out for kids. Safe streets, lots of good, inexpensive takeout."
  • 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 "
  • Trulia User
    "Carnival each Labor Day is celebrated by this majority West Indian community. Noise levels are high."
  • Steve P.
    "Sometimes at the park they have festival and park party. This will make people meet other people in the neighborhood "
  • 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"
  • 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. "

Market trends in New York

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$794K
$26.67K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.0%
0.1%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$679
$26
MoM
Available listings
17724
933
MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$629K
Since last month
Decreased$700 (-0.1%)
Since last year
Decreased$31K (-4.8%)
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 +38% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$619K
July 2026$620K
June 2026$648K
May 2026$650K
April 2026$648K
March 2026$655K
February 2026$639K
January 2026$648K
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
0.24
Single-Family Home
$760,000
06/04/26
3
2
1,216
0.27
Single-Family Home
$770,000
01/27/26
3
2
1,248
0.15
Single-Family Home
$390,000
05/14/26
3
2.5
1,417
0.33
Single-Family Home
$636,000
12/31/25
3
1.5
1,280
0.32
Single-Family Home
$725,000
11/07/25
3
1.5
1,696
0.34
Single-Family Home
$655,000
03/12/26
3
1.5
1,280
0.29
Single-Family Home
$675,000
06/30/26
3
2
1,712
0.41
Single-Family Home
$720,000
10/22/25
3
2
1,378

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
0.05
$750,000
3
2
1,360
For Sale
0.05
$750,000
3
2
1,360
For Sale
0.05
$895,300
5
2.5
1,938
Off Market
0.03
$955,000
6
3
3,128
Recently Sold
0.05
$873,900
3
2
2,040
Off Market
0.07
$925,000
5
3
-
Recently Sold
0.07
$925,000
5
3
-
Recently Sold
0.07
$780,300
3
2.5
-
Off Market
0.06
$720,800
3
1.5
1,280
Off Market
0.05
$887,700
5
2.5
1,838
Off Market
0.11
$970,600
5
3
-
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 22, 2026
Source: BNYMLS #502046
PriceChange
$629,000
Price decreased by 3%
Jun 5, 2026
Source: BNYMLS #502046
Listed For Sale
$649,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Bozena Zgoda, BO's Prime Realty, (718) 272-6500
Agent Phone: (917) 952-7771
The property information being provided is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Listing information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the participating Brokers.

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Frequently asked questions about 669 E 42nd St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 669 E 42nd St?
    Based on a $629,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 669 E 42nd St in Brooklyn, NY is approximately $3,686 (about $3,234 principal & interest, $377 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 669 E 42nd St compare to homes in Brooklyn?
    669 E 42nd St in Brooklyn, NY is listed at $629,000, about 21% below the $794K 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 669 E 42nd St?
    The closest schools to 669 E 42nd St in Brooklyn, NY are Andries Hudde School (Middle, rated 7/10), Midwood High School (rated 6/10), Ps 198 (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 9/10).
  • Does 669 E 42nd St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 669 E 42nd St in Brooklyn, NY has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 669 E 42nd St?
    The lot at 669 E 42nd St in Brooklyn, NY is about 0.04 acres (1,800 sq ft).
669 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,260 sqft single-family home built in 1930. 669 E 42nd St is located in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by BNYMLS on Jun 5, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 502046.