5-bedroom house for sale in East Flatbush-Rugby

Welcome to 234 East 42nd Street, a beautifully renovated, fully detached two-family home with a private backyard and garage, ideally located in the heart of East Flatbush. This turnkey property offers the ideal combination of comfortable living, flexible space, and income potential. Whether you're looking for a spacious primary residence with rental income or a smart addition to your investment portfolio, this home is ready to impress. The property is configured as two separate 2-bedroom apartments, along with a high-ceiling, fully finished basement with separate entrance featuring an additional room, full bathroom, and summer kitchen. The versatile layout also offers the potential to create a garden-level duplex with the first-floor unit, providing additional living, recreational, or work-from-home space. Recent renovations and modern updates include wide-plank oak flooring, recessed lighting, energy-efficient split-unit heating and cooling systems, custom chef's kitchens, and beautifully finished designer bathrooms. The home also features a wide private driveway and garage, adding valuable convenience and off-street parking. Set on a tree-lined block in East Flatbush, 234 East 42nd Street has Island Java BK, a five-star caf, on the corner, with Church Avenues restaurants and shopping steps away. Tilden Playground is a five-minute walk, Wingate Parks track and courts are ten, and Prospect Park is a short bus or bike ride. The 2/5 express at Church Avenue is a 12-minute walk, one seat to Wall Street and Times Square, with the B35 and B12 buses along Church Avenue. Kings County Hospital and SUNY Downstate sit just north, anchoring steady employment and strong rental demand. With its flexible two-family layout, finished basement, private parking, and extensive renovations, this property offers a rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready Brooklyn home with multiple possibilities. Virtually staged Come see 234 East 42nd Street and experience the space, flexibility, and potential for yourself.