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42 Hawthorne St Apt 2L

Brooklyn, NY, 11225
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3Beds
2Baths
13,000Sqft
N/A$/sqft

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Listing Notes

Introducing Residence 2L located at 42 Hawthorne Street, a spacious and gut renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit that offers the perfect blend of convenience, charm, and tranquility. Nestled between the bustling Flatbush Avenue and the serene Hawthorne Street, this apartment welcomes you with delightful features, generously proportioned windows, and hard wood flooring throughout. This exceptional unit comprises three well-appointed bedrooms, two full bathrooms, an inviting kitchen, and a grand living room. The kitchen has been tastefully updated with stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and elegant white cabinets. All windows have been updated. Situated at 42 Hawthorne, you'll find yourself at the heart of Prospect-Lefferts Gardens (PLG), in close proximity to a variety of amenities. Enjoy easy access to Prospect Park, the nearby Associated Grocery Store, delightful dining options such as Blessings Cafe and Cinnamon Girl Bakery, as well as the trendy Midwood Flats and Brooklyn Greenery Juice Bar. Nature enthusiasts can explore the nearby Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and Prospect Park Zoo, while bookworms can make use of the Brooklyn Public Library. The B and Q trains at Prospect Park station provide convenient transportation options for your daily commute. Pets on a case by case basis. Heat and hot water included on the rent.

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Nearby properties8
Property size13,000 sqft
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  • 13,000 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

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Listing Details

Days on market
14 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
Apr 29, 2026
Photos
11 photos
Property type
multi family
Status
for rent

Features & Amenities

Dining RoomHardwood FloorsTwo Or More StoriesRental PropertyLibraryDen

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Building Facts

Year built
1931
Stories
4
Total units
8
Residential units
8
Building area
13,000 sqft
Lot size
3,975 sqft
Land use
Multi-family walk-up buildings
Building class
C1

From NYC public records where available.

Price History

May 4, 2026Initial record
$4,500for rent

Public Records

DOB violations15 open

19 total recorded against the building

HPD violations57 open

25 class C (immediately hazardous)

ACRIS documents56

Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file

311 calls (12 mo)34,425

Top: heat/hot water

Top complaint types in ZIP 11225

  • HEAT/HOT WATER5,541
  • Illegal Parking3,892
  • Noise - Residential3,866
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION1,812
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk1,655

Recent DOB

  • Sep 23, 2024V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
  • Apr 6, 2018V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
  • Nov 18, 2015V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
  • Nov 18, 2015V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE

Recent HPD

  • Aug 12, 2024Class C · § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF METAL OBJECT ON ROOF FLOOR CREATING TRIP HAZARD
  • Aug 12, 2024Class B · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
  • Aug 12, 2024Class B · § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE CLEANSE AND DISINFECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AFTER REMOVING THE GARBAGE AND DEBRIS AT BUILDING FRONT YARD
  • Aug 12, 2024Class B · § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSE HOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Recent Transfers (ACRIS)

  • Jan 24, 2023DEED$4,250,000

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