About 242 61st Street
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.
Features of 242 61st Street
| MLS® # | 2504255 |
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| Price | $1,388,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 3,264 |
| Acres | 0.05 |
| Year Built | 1899 |
| Type | Residential Income |
| Sub-Type | Two Family - Attached |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 242 61st Street |
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| Area | Sunset Park |
| City | Brooklyn |
| County | Kings |
| State | NY |
| Zip Code | 11220 |
Amenities
| Parking | On Street |
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| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Heating | Steam, Natural Gas |
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| Fireplace | No |
| # of Stories | 2 |
Exterior
| Exterior | Brick, Stone |
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| Construction | Brick, Stone |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | July 22nd, 2025 |
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| Days on Market | 99 |
| Zoning | R6-B |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
| Tax | $7,429 |
Listing Details
| Office | Elite Homes & Estates LLC |
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