987 E 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210
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987 E 42nd Street
Brooklyn, NY 11210

East Flatbush
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,703 sqft

$1,250,000

Est. Mortgage $6,930/mo*
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$1,250,000

Est. Mortgage $6,930/mo*
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5 Beds
3 Baths
3,703 sqft

Local Information

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Description

SHOWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY CALL THE LISTING AGENT
987 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Multifamily Brick Home | 2 Over 2 with Renovated Basement & Garage

Welcome to this charming brick multifamily home in the heart of East Flatbush, proudly situated on large lot for the block. Lovingly maintained by the same family for over 20 years, this residence offers the perfect opportunity for generational living or a smart owner-occupant investment.

This classic 2-over-2 layout features:

Two spacious 2-bedroom units with eat-in kitchens, full baths, and bright living spaces

A fully recently renovated basement with its own bathroom, wet bar, laundry room, and separate rear entrance—ideal for extended family, entertaining, or future income potential

A large one-car garage with extra storage space

A private backyard patio perfect for relaxing or summer gatherings

The home boasts great curb appeal, enhanced by its beautiful brick facade and neat landscaping. The Sunrun solar panels help reduce your energy costs while adding sustainable value to your home.

This property is not tenant-occupied, giving you flexibility to move right in or customize your income strategy. With rental comps in the area supporting strong cash flow, this is a prime opportunity in a desirable Brooklyn neighborhood.

Located near shopping, schools, and public transit.

Whether you're looking to live in one unit and rent the other, host extended family under one roof, or capitalize on the area’s strong rental market, 487 E 42nd St offers unmatched potential on a quiet residential block.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$338
Listed
180+ days ago
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listing by: Real Broker NY LLC, (855) 450-0442
Peter Sisca, (347) 454-5959
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#889857
Also Listed on OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 987 E 42nd Street

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water ConnectedLaundry: In Bathroom
Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall/Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Driveway,Garage
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 37Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: ActualParcel Number: 077460019

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,250,000Price Per Sqft: $338
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Aug 21 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Pending

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brooklyn

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 889857

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3703 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4000 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 889857Attribution Contact: 855-450-0442Showing Requirements: Appointment Only, Call Listing Agent

Market trends in New York

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$772K
$5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.8%
Price per sq ft
$643
$10MoM
Available listings
18549
515MoM

Price History for 987 E 42nd Street

DatePriceEventSource
08/21/2025$1,250,000PendingOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #889857
07/16/2025$1,250,000Listed For SaleOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #889857
10/03/2005$400,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$9,301
Assessment$1,195,000
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

East Flatbush
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What Locals Say about East Flatbush

At least 1258 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

  • 72 % 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 they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 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

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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    " 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Local park events during the summer. YMCA, Aviators, Brooklyn College programs, shopping and transit accessibility. "
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    "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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    "I've lived in the neighborhood for a year, quite and friendly neighbours. Great environment, peaceful and clean "
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    "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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    "Central to all necessities (transportation, parks, shopping, food, etc.). Most neighbors are friendly. "
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    "Great transportation accessibility. There are buses and trains close by. There are buses that take you directly to manhattan."
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    "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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    "It’s a good school area walking distance to corner stores and food stores well lit areas and quiet neighborhood "
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    "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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    "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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    "I only come out for necessities ,nice shopping area and great transportation hub.Great schools but not so friendly. "
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    "I lived in this neighborhood for 9 years. Friendly neighborhs clean streets and sidewalks. very quiet."
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    "Long-standing homeowners, close knit community. Elderly neighbors watch out for kids. Safe streets, lots of good, inexpensive takeout."
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    "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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    "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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    "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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Agent Phone: (347) 454-5959
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987 E 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,703 sqft multi-family built in 1960. 987 E 42nd Street is located in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID on Jul 16, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 889857.