Limestone Brick Barrel Front Row House sequestered on a quiet, one way, tree-lined street. Built in 1899 with all original architectural details still intact. Oak paneled entry foyer with egg and dart moldings; Bay windows with stained glass transoms above. Spacious, light-filled rooms with 10' cove ceilings. Exposed brick walls; original door trim and cove plaster moldings. Franklin pocket doors divide the parlor rooms. Original wood flooring throughout, steam heat with efficient cast iron radiators. 2 story, 2 family 20'x52' home presenting a fantastic opportunity to generate additional income.
First Floor: 5 rooms with walk in closet and bath; eat-in kitchen with rear porch bump out & access to spacious rear yard/garden with mature shade trees also accessible from basement.
Second Floor: 6 rooms with walk in closet and bath. The home also boasts a full open floor plan basement with utility hookups and private entrance from street level and rear yard offering a multitude of potential uses; the possibilities are endless! Don't miss the opportunity to make this lovely home your own.
Nearby transportation, 15 minute walk to Pier 4 @ 58th St. & 2nd Ave with Ferry Service to Wall St, Manhattan and Brooklyn landings 3 blocks from 59th Street & 4th Ave Subway, N and R trains to Manhattan and Bay Ridge
4th Ave City Bus service B63 and B37
Entrance to I-278 BQE Expressway 60th
St. & 3rd Ave. Nearby amenities: 10 minute walk to Brooklyn Army Terminal shops, restaurants & services. 2nd Ave. & 60th St. Industry City shops, restaurants & services 3rd Ave and 39th St. NYU Langone Hospital 56St. & 2nd Ave. Sunset Park 5th Ave & 44th St.
Close proximity to Recreational Waterfront developments at:
Owl's Head Park 67th & Bay Ridge, Millennium Skate Park, and Owl's Head Dog Run. Bush Terminal Piers Park 50th St. & 1st Ave. American Veteran's Pier fishing and Narrows Botanical Garden 69th St & Shore Rd.
For sale
$1,388,000
242 61st St, Brooklyn, NY 11220
4beds
3,264sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$1,361,800 Zestimate®
$425/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Exposed brick wallsOriginal architectural detailsSpacious light-filled roomsEfficient cast iron radiatorsCove plaster moldingsOak paneled entry foyerFranklin pocket doors
- 34 days
- on Zillow |
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 22, 2025 at 02:05pm
Listing by:
Elite Homes & Estates LLC 917-295-6027,
Maureen DiTuri 917-295-6027
Source: SIBOR,MLS#: 2504255

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Units
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,264
- Total interior livable area: 3,264 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 2,178 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 52
Details
- Parcel number: 057890023
- Zoning: R6-B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1899
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $425/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,388,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,429
- Date on market: 7/22/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
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