639 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11212
About This Home
Beautifully renovated legal 2-family brick home in the heart of Brownsville! This semi-attached property offers a modern layout, quality finishes, and excellent income-producing potential. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms, each unit offers a bright living/dining room combination, a custom-made kitchen with stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, and a modern electric fireplace, creating a warm and stylish atmosphere. The property also includes a huge full finished basement with a laundry area, open recreation space, and two separate entrances, providing additional flexibility. Enjoy two balconies, updated interiors, a solid brick exterior, and a convenient location close to shops, schools, public transportation, and major neighborhood amenities. Located in an R6 zoning district with approximately 2,728 buildable residential square feet, this property offers strong long-term upside in addition to immediate rental income potential. A great opportunity for investors or end users looking for a renovated legal 2-family home in Brooklyn. Easy to show — don’t miss it!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1930
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick,Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Duplex,Multi Family
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Washer/Dryer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,In Basement,Laundry Room
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished,Full,See Remarks
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Features
- Chandelier,Chefs Kitchen,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Open Kitchen
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment,See Remarks
- Cooling features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment,Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,840
- Total interior livable area: 1,840 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 036390033
- Special condition: None
Lot
- Lot size: 1,880 sqft
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Kings County and New York
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $5,688 | $68,256 |
| Home Insurance * | $434 | $5,208 |
| Property Taxes | $525 | $6,300 |
| Electricity | $304 | $3,648 |
| Total | $6,951 | $83,412 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New York FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | Listed for sale | $1,125,000 |
| 2026-01-09 | Sold | $509,000 |
| 2022-06-04 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-06-28 | Listed for sale | $400,000 |
| 2021-06-19 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-06-03 | Price change | $550,000 |
| 2020-12-03 | Pending sale | $400,000 |
| 2020-12-03 | Price change | $400,000 |
| 2020-09-22 | Listed for sale | $550,000 |
| 2007-02-05 | Sold | $508,800 |
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