# 981 E 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/2ba multi-family, $749,000 ($557/sqft), built 1925, 1,344 sqft. Est. $3,246/mo. Listed 40 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $749,000 |
| Price/sqft | $557 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full |
| Square Feet | 1,344 |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Lot Size | 1,999 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Multi-Family (Duplex) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 40 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $3,246 |
| **Total** | **$3,246** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1925
- 0.05 acre lot
- 2 stories

## Description

### Agent Description
Welcome to 981 East 42nd Street, a detached one-family home nestled on a beautiful, tree-lined block in the heart of Flatlands, Brooklyn. Situated on a 20x100 lot, this property offers approximately 1,326 square feet of living space with a traditional layout well-suited for everyday living and entertaining. 3-bedrooms converted to 2 Ginormous bedrooms offer added flexibility to suit your needs. The home features abundant natural light throughout, creating a warm and inviting interior. Additional highlights include a full basement providing ample space for storage, recreation, or potential expansion, as well as a shared driveway and garage for convenient off-street parking. Built in 1925, the property offers an excellent opportunity to maintain its original character while incorporating modern updates. Ideally located near shopping, dining, schools, parks, and public transportation. This is a great opportunity to own in one of Brooklyn's established residential neighborhoods. Call today for a private tour.

## Location

- **Address:** 981 E 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210
- **County:** Kings (Brooklyn)
- **Coordinates:** 40.631052, -73.93562
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=40.631052,-73.93562

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Charles D'Alessandro
- **Brokerage:** MadisonEstates Sothebys Realty
- **Phone:** (718) 645-1665
- **Email:** charles@mesothebysrealty.com

## Primary Photo

![981 E 42nd Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/cd066a2320d2859318f2a3d4a9f6b6a0l-f570147223r.jpg)

*34 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/981-e-42nd-street-brooklyn-ny-11210-y500776)*

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**MLS#:** 500776 | **Updated:** 2026-06-17
**Source:** listhub

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