SOLD FOR $4,100,000
· Closed February 24, 2016
42 Hawthorne Street
Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn
MLS® #RLS10101122
Listing by R New York
4
Bedrooms
0
Bath
13,000
Sq. Ft.
1931
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1931)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jan 8, 2015 | $4,100,000 | - |
| Price Reduced | Jun 2, 2015 | $3,700,000 | -9.8% |
Description
Back on the Market! Now is your time to seize the rare opportunity to own an ultra classic, ultra spacious 8 family building in beautiful Prospect/Lefferts Gardens. The 37.5ft. wide x 95 ft. long building boasts tons of original details that have been lovingly preserved from ornate stained glass to mahogany mantels and built-ins throughout. Each floor has two floor-thru units with four bedrooms each( one of which was the maid's quarters). When you enter into this building, you enter into history. With future potential it will work as a great condo conversion with each unit commanding at least $700k+, or as luxury rentals up to $3,000+,upon renovation and vacancy of units. Nestled on one of the most enchanting tree lined blocks in the neighborhood, Prospect Park and the train are just a little over a block away from such a stately property. Seeing is believing. Viewings are by appointment only. Building will be sold as-is. Tenant occupied. Serious inquiries only.
Building Information
About Prospect Lefferts Gardens
View All Prospect Lefferts Gardens ListingsProspect Lefferts Gardens borders the eastern edge of Prospect Park and sits adjacent to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Brooklyn Museum, with the Lefferts Manor Historic District preserving blocks of limestone, brownstone, and brick rowhouses in Renaissance Revival, Neo-Federal, and Tudor Revival styles. The B, Q, and S trains stop at Prospect Park station, the Q serves Parkside Avenue, and the 2 and 5 trains connect at Sterling and Winthrop Streets. Housing ranges from intact 19th- and early 20th-century rowhouses to prewar apartment buildings along the main corridors.
Prospect Lefferts Gardens Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
35
Median Asking Price
$1.22M
Median $/Sqft
$950
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
3
Price Reduced
23%
Sold (30 Days)
9
Median Sale Price
$948K
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/14/26, 6:45 PM EST
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42 Hawthorne Street, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Kings County • Near Bedford Avenue/Flatbush Avenue
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
This property has 4 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms.
The listed interior living area is 13,000 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1931, making it approximately 95 years old.
Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.
At the current list price of $4,100,000 for 13,000 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $315. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.
To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.
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