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· Closed January 15, 2025

242 Van Brunt Street
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Closed For Sale Triplex

$2,165,000

$867 per sq ft

242 Van Brunt Street

Red Hook, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10996885

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

4

Bedrooms

4.5

Baths

2,498

Sq. Ft.

1899

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4 full, 1 half
Living Area 2,498 sq ft
Year Built 1899
Ownership None
Property Taxes $2,496/yr
Neighborhood Red Hook
Floor 1 of 3

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Patio, Terrace
  • Fireplace: 1 fireplace
  • Style: WalkUp architecture

Property Details

Type Triplex
Ownership None
Total Rooms 8
Baths 3 Full, 1 Half
Floor 1 of 3
Pets Yes
Year Built 1899
Living Area 2,498 sq ft
Architectural Style WalkUp
Structure Type Townhouse,Triplex
Flooring Hardwood
Furnished Unfurnished
Basement CrawlSpace
Parcel # 00517-0029
Block/Lot 00517/29

Description

Welcome to 242 Van Brunt Street, a stunning two-family home in the heart of fashionable Red Hook, Brooklyn. This meticulously designed residence boasts an oversized owner’s duplex and top floor rental providing an excellent opportunity for additional income. Spanning nearly 2,500 square feet of interior space and about 875 square feet of outdoor area, the house boasts modern bathrooms, ample closet spaces and modern finishes for comfortable living. The owner's duplex features three bedrooms over an open living room / dining room and high end chef's kitchen + custom cabinetry as well as high ceilings with oversized windows throughout that create a bright, warm and inviting ambiance. Enjoy the private back yard off the living room and additional large landscaped terrace off the primary bedroom. Building mechanicals throughout have been modernized including a large solar panel system on the roof to offset monthly utility costs. Located just around the corner from the Red Hook Ferry, 242 Van Brunt Street is surrounded by some of the best dining and entertainment venues in the neighborhood, making it the perfect place to call home.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

High Ceilings Kitchen Island Recessed Lighting Walk In Closets In Unit See Remarks Flooring: Hardwood Skylights Fireplace (1)

Exterior Features

Private Entrance Private Outdoor Space Over60 Sqft Private Yard Patio Terrace

Appliances

Dryer Dishwasher Wine Cooler Washer

Building Information

Total Units 3
Stories 3
Structure Townhouse,Triplex
Style WalkUp

Financial Details

RE Taxes $2,496/yr ($208/mo)
Original Price $2,275,000
Sale Price $2,165,000
Previous Price $2,195,000

Red Hook is a waterfront neighborhood defined by cobblestone lanes, repurposed brick warehouses, and low-rise residential buildings on a peninsula jutting into Upper New York Bay. No subway runs directly through the neighborhood; NYC Ferry's South Brooklyn route and the B61 bus provide primary transit connections to Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan. Valentino Pier Park and the 58-acre Red Hook Recreation Area offer harbor-front green space, while the working cruise terminal at Pier 12 maintains the area's maritime heritage.

Red Hook Live Market Data

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Active Listings

9

Median Asking Price

$2.50M

Median $/Sqft

$979

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

0

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

1

Median Sale Price

$2.43M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/23/26, 6:14 AM EST

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242 Van Brunt Street, Red Hook, Kings County

MLS® ID: RLS10996885
First Listed: 7/25/2024
On Market: 7/25/2024
Price Changed: 1/17/2025
Closed: 1/15/2025
Contract Date: 6/4/2024

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Orren Azani

Listing Contact: (917) 593-2999

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