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1942 61st St
Listing Notes
Located in the heart of Borough Park, this exceptional property at 1942 61st Street presents an opportunity to build your dream home in one of Brooklyn's most sought-after neighborhoods. Situated in a prime location, this approximately 2, 000 square foot living space offers tremendous potential for both end-users and developers alike. Zoned R-5, the property provides flexibility for residential development, making it an opportunity for creating a custom-designed home tailored to your vision. A dedicated driveway parking spot adds valuable convenience - an increasingly rare feature in the area. The home features multiple access points for added functionality and privacy, including a separate entrance to the basement, an entrance through the backyard, and a private connection from the basement directly to the backyard. Additionally, a deck off the kitchen overlooks a beautiful backyard, offering great potential for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining. Enjoy the benefits of nearby shopping, dining, transportation, and community amenities, all while being nestled on a desirable, well-connected block. Whether you're looking to invest or build, this is a unique chance to own a valuable piece of Borough Park real estate and bring your vision to life. Too much to mention, come to the open house!
Market Insights
$1118/sqft vs a nearby median of $781/sqft.
- +43% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- 20 price records are available for this property.
- 1,440 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 27.4% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
- Transit access+$28k +2.5%
- Pre-war character+$28k +2.5%
- Visible condition issues−$11k −1.0%
Property Read
The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.
The available price history has not shown a cut yet, so leverage may need to come from comps, condition, or days on market.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 35 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 7, 2026
- Photos
- 37 photos
- Property type
- single family
- Status
- for sale
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1925
- Stories
- 2
- Total units
- 1
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 1,440 sqft
- Lot size
- 1,800 sqft
- Land use
- One and two family buildings
- Building class
- A5
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
0 total recorded against the building
0 total recorded
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 11204
- Illegal Parking9,082
- Blocked Driveway2,547
- HEAT/HOT WATER1,616
- Noise - Residential1,253
- Street Condition729
Recent Transfers (ACRIS)
- May 31, 2022DEED
- Nov 5, 1990DEED
- Jul 23, 2002DEED
- May 7, 2004DEED
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.