The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
2042 78th St
Listing Notes
Location, Location, Location! Introducing a 4 Family Semi-Detached Brick with a Building Size of 20x76 and a 25.5x100 lot. The property features a Semi-Finished basement with a Separate Front Entrance. The building is conveniently located on 20th Ave, where all shopping, stores, restaurants, and means of transportation are available. All offers must be accompanied by a pre-approval and proof of funds. Do not miss this great opportunity, especially for an end user or someone who is looking to invest. Won't Last!
Market Insights
$634/sqft vs a nearby median of $652/sqft.
- -2.8% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 3,040 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is well-anchored to the comp picture (-1.1%). Negotiate on terms, not headline price.
- Visible condition issues−$101k −5.0%
- Pre-war character+$51k +2.5%
- Sparse street life−$30k −1.5%
- Transit access+$10k +0.5%
Property Read
The property is close to nearby price-per-square-foot levels, so the decision will likely come down to condition and layout.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 34 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 8, 2026
- Photos
- 14 photos
- Property type
- multi family
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Jul 7, 1998 · $285,000
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1931
- Stories
- 2
- Total units
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,040 sqft
- Lot size
- 2,500 sqft
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildings
- Building class
- C3
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
0 total recorded against the building
14 total recorded
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 11214
- Illegal Parking11,399
- Noise - Residential6,831
- Blocked Driveway3,523
- HEAT/HOT WATER2,191
- UNSANITARY CONDITION715
Recent HPD
- Nov 9, 2022Class I · §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITE...
- Apr 7, 2021Class A · (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
- Mar 20, 2013Class C · SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR TO CELLAR LOCKED AT PUBLIC HALL 1ST STORY
- Mar 20, 2013Class C · SECTION 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH
Recent Transfers (ACRIS)
- Oct 12, 2018DEED
- Dec 1, 1993DEED
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.