42 Monroe Street, Unit 2
Description
This second-floor 3-bedroom offers a clean, modern layout with wide-plank wood floors, oversized windows, and a split A/C system for year-round comfort. The open kitchen features sleek cabinetry, stone countertops, a full suite of stainless steel appliances...Available now — Unit 2 at 42 Monroe Street puts you on one of Brooklyn's most iconic brownstone blocks, right where charm meets convenience. 42 Monroe has been totally renovated and rebuilt new to the highest standard or design and sustainability.
This second-floor 3-bedroom offers a clean, modern layout with wide-plank wood floors, oversized windows, and a split A/C system for year-round comfort. The open kitchen features sleek cabinetry, stone countertops, a full suite of stainless steel appliances including, tons of storage, breakfast bar, and walk out to the private back yard! Get your BBQ ready!
Up the brownstone open staircase, there are the three bedrooms and the wonderfully designed bath. Light pours in from the skylight and the northern and souther exposures. The bedrooms are very quiet and have beautiful treelined streetscape and back yard views. The bathroom is crisp and functional with a deep tub, modern fixtures, and your own in-unit washer/dryer.
Located just minutes from Clinton Hill, Fort Greene Park, and the A/C and G trains, you’ll have easy access to Manhattan plus all the best Brooklyn has to offer. Cafes, bars, and restaurants like Peaches, Bar LunÀtico, Saraghina, Speedy Romeo's, and Clementine Bakery are just around the corner.
Listing Agents
![Peter Michael Riolo]()
peter.riolo@compass.comP: (917)-905-0099
![Robert J. Rosencrans]()
rob.rosencrans@compass.comP: (330)-631-3700
![Andrea Wells]()
andrea.wells@compass.comP: (718)-908-5353
![Julie Messeca]()
julie.messeca@compass.comP: (917)-225-5156
![Sean Attebury]()
sean.attebury@compass.comP: (917)-597-6370
![Felipe Dutra Leite]()
felipe.dutra@compass.comP: (203)-979-6452
Amenities
- Private Yard
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Washer / Dryer
- Central AC
- Air Conditioning
- Renovated Kitchen and Bath
Property Details for 42 Monroe Street, Unit 2
| Status | Rented |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 20 |
| Rental Incentives | No Fee |
| Available Date | 07/29/2025 |
| Lease Term | Lease Length Min/Max: 12-24 mo |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 5.0 |
| Compass Type | Rental |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1899 |
| County | Kings County |
Building
42 Monroe St
Location
Building Information for 42 Monroe Street, Unit 2
Property History for 42 Monroe Street, Unit 2
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | Rented Manual | — | |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Leases Out Manual | — | |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $8,000 | — |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Rented Manual | — | |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Application Pending Manual | — | |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Leases Out Manual | — | |
| Jan 3, 2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $6,995 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2025 | Rented Manual | — |
| 08/18/2025 | Leases Out Manual | — |
| 07/28/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $8,000 |
| 02/09/2024 | Rented Manual | — |
| 02/09/2024 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 02/01/2024 | Leases Out Manual | — |
| 01/03/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $6,995 |
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Schools near 42 Monroe Street, Unit 2
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer PublicPK to 5 | ||
Urban Assembly Unison School (The) Public6 to 8 | ||
Bedford Academy High School Public9 to 12 | ||
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY Public9 to 12 |
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