Stunning Fully Renovated Legal 2-Family Brick Home in Brooklyn!
Welcome to this beautifully completed, high-end renovated legal 2-family brick residence offering exceptional finishes, modern comfort, and outstanding versatility. This semi-attached property has been extensively upgraded throughout and is now presented in true move-in-ready condition.
Featuring 5 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms, the home offers spacious and thoughtfully designed layouts with bright living and dining areas, custom-designed kitchens, stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring, contemporary electric fireplaces, upgraded lighting, and elegant modern finishes throughout.
Recent improvements include a new air-conditioning/HVAC system along with extensive interior upgrades that significantly enhance the comfort, functionality, and overall quality of the residence.
The property also features a large fully finished basement with laundry area, expansive recreation space, and two separate entrances, providing excellent additional flexibility. Two balconies, beautifully finished interiors, and the durability of solid brick construction further distinguish this home.
Ideally located near shopping, schools, public transportation, and neighborhood conveniences, the property combines quality construction, modern design, and excellent income-producing potential.
Situated within an R6 zoning district with approximately 2,728 buildable residential square feet, this property also offers attractive long-term potential.
A truly impressive opportunity for an investor or end user seeking a fully completed, high-quality renovated legal 2-family property in Brooklyn.
For sale
Price increase: $175K (8/26)
$1,300,000
639 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212
5beds
1,840sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$707/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautifully finished interiorsModern comfortContemporary electric fireplacesExpansive recreation spaceExceptional finishesStainless steel appliancesElegant modern finishes throughout
- 132 days
- 357
- 6
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Inter Realty LLC 347-233-4495,
Isabel Martinez 917-617-9352
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 990208
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Heating
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, See Remarks
Cooling
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Chandelier, Chefs Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Open Kitchen
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: New Windows, Screens, Shutters, Wood Frames
- Basement: Finished,Full,See Remarks
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,840
- Total interior livable area: 1,840 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 1,880 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 036390033
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Materials
- Block, Brick, Stucco
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, See Remarks, Sewer Available, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $707/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $41,460
- Annual tax amount: $3,286
- Date on market: 4/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 132 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Contract
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Price change | $1,300,000+15.6%$707/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,125,000+121%$611/sqft |
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| 1/9/2026 | Sold | $509,000+27.3%$277/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $400,000-27.3%$217/sqft |
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| 6/19/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/3/2021 | Price change | $550,000+37.5%$299/sqft |
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| 12/3/2020 | Pending sale | $400,000$217/sqft |
Source: SUTHERLAND DOUGLAS REALTY CORP #10956999 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2020 | Price change | $400,000-27.3%$217/sqft |
Source: SUTHERLAND DOUGLAS REALTY CORP #10956999 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $550,000+8.1%$299/sqft |
Source: SOWAE CORP #10940071 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2007 | Sold | $508,800$277/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,327 -0.2% | $41,460 -15% |
| 2024 | $3,332 | $48,780 +3.7% |
| 2023 | -- | $47,040 +19.3% |
| 2022 | -- | $39,420 -5.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $41,520 +20.1% |
| 2020 | $2,957 +1.1% | $34,560 |
| 2019 | $2,926 +7.2% | $34,560 +164.9% |
| 2018 | $2,729 +8.6% | $13,046 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $2,513 +10.4% | $12,330 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $2,277 | $11,643 |
| 2015 | $2,277 +62.3% | $11,643 +1.1% |
| 2014 | $1,403 | $11,520 +6% |
| 2013 | -- | $10,872 +5.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $10,275 +5.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $9,703 |
| 2010 | -- | $9,703 +1.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $9,600 +6% |
| 2008 | -- | $9,060 +5.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $8,563 +5.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $8,086 |
| 2005 | -- | $8,086 +1.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $8,000 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $7,550 +5.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $7,136 +5.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $6,739 |
| 2000 | -- | $6,739 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Brownsville
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
- High: Contact Agent
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.








