470 42nd Street
MLS® #RLS10868733
Listing by Compass
5
Bedrooms
2
Baths
1,960
Sq. Ft.
1910
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1910)
Property Details
Description
Welcome to 470 42nd Street, a charming and versatile two-family home on a tree lined block in Sunset Park. Currently configured as two separate units plus a basement, this 20' home is situated on a 100' lot and can easily be converted to a sprawling single family home. The sunny garden level features high ceilings, hardwood floors, and multiple living spaces. A charming eat-in kitchen has white subway tiles, newly painted kitchen cabinets, a pantry and access to an expansive south-facing backyard that will delight garden lovers and those who love to entertain. On the top floor of this home, a rustic chic kitchen with a center island, exposed brick and beams, 11' high ceilings and two living areas await. Adjacent to the living area are two well proportioned bedrooms. The primary bedroom is a peaceful retreat that can easily accommodate a king sized bed and has two large closets. The second bedroom is roomy enough for bunk beds and has a bonus loft! This level also has a full bathroom with a skylight and an office area. 470 42nd Street also features over 2,000SF of unused FAR, including an unfinished basement, and offers incredible flexibility as a two-family or single family home. It is conveniently located just a stone's throw from Sunset Park, a 24.5-acre public park that is treasured for its lush greenery and sunset vistas and has a playground, recreation center and pool! You'll also enjoy easy access to the neighborhood's vibrant food and drinks scene, including L'Wren, Judy's, La Conchita Bakery, Hometown Bar-b-que, Reina de la Nube, and tons of other options at nearby Industry City. Transportation options include the R at 45th Street and the D/N/R at 36th Street. Contact us today to schedule a viewing at this very special home that offers endless opportunities.
Features & Amenities
Exterior Features
Building Information
About Sunset Park
View All Sunset Park ListingsSunset Park features four landmarked historic districts of Italianate, Neo-Grec, and Romanesque Revival brick and brownstone rowhouses climbing the hillside between Fourth and Eighth Avenues in western Brooklyn. The namesake hilltop park offers panoramic Manhattan skyline views and a 1936 neoclassical public pool, while the commercial corridors along Fifth Avenue and Eighth Avenue anchor the neighborhood. The D train at Ninth Avenue, N/R at 36th-45th-53rd Streets provide multiple subway connections to Manhattan.
Sunset Park Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
6
Median Asking Price
$697K
Median $/Sqft
$718
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
1
Price Reduced
33%
Sold (30 Days)
2
Median Sale Price
$750K
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/23/26, 10:01 AM EST
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Location
470 42nd Street, Sunset Park, Kings County • Near 4th Avenue/5th Avenue
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Listing Courtesy of Compass - Jessica Hirsch
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