The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
639 Watkins St
Listing Notes
Beautifully renovated legal 2-family brick home in the heart of Brownsville! This semi-attached property offers a modern layout, quality finishes, and excellent income-producing potential. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms, each unit offers a bright living/dining room combination, a custom-made kitchen with stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, and a modern electric fireplace, creating a warm and stylish atmosphere. The property also includes a huge full finished basement with a laundry area, open recreation space, and two separate entrances, providing additional flexibility. Enjoy two balconies, updated interiors, a solid brick exterior, and a convenient location close to shops, schools, public transportation, and major neighborhood amenities. Located in an R6 zoning district with approximately 2,728 buildable residential square feet, this property offers strong long-term upside in addition to immediate rental income potential. A great opportunity for investors or end users looking for a renovated legal 2-family home in Brooklyn. Easy to show - don't miss it!
Market Insights
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- 12 nearby properties available for comparison.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- Square footage is missing, so valuation should lean more heavily on comps and condition.
Estimated Monthly Payment
Assumes 20% down, 7.00% APR over 30 years. Tax and insurance are national-average estimates — your lender quote will differ.
- Principal & interest$5,988
- Property tax (est.)$1,031
- Home insurance (est.)$375
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 18 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 24, 2026
- Photos
- 38 photos
- Property type
- multi family
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Jan 9, 2026 · $509,000
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1930
- Stories
- 2
- Total units
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,840 sqft
- Lot size
- 1,882 sqft
- Land use
- One and two family buildings
- Building class
- B1
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
0 total recorded against the building
2 total recorded
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: noise - residential
Top complaint types in ZIP 11212
- Noise - Residential4,977
- HEAT/HOT WATER4,270
- UNSANITARY CONDITION2,178
- Noise - Street/Sidewalk2,011
- Illegal Parking2,008
Recent HPD
- Oct 23, 2017Class B · § 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY
- Oct 2, 2014Class B · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY
Recent Transfers (ACRIS)
- Jan 9, 2026DEED$509,000
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