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    1278 E 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

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    $999,000

    MULTI_FAMILY - Brooklyn, NY

    Type:Single Family Residence
    Property size:
    2,504 SF
    Lot size:
    0.06 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $398/SF
    Added:
    Apr 27, 2026
    Days on Market:
    71
    Last Refresh:
    Jul 6 at 6:06 pm

    Property Features for 1278 E 56th Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Residential Multi Family
    Property subtype
    Single Family Residence
    Zoning
    R3-2
    Bathrooms
    3
    Rooms
    Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 1
    Parking features
    Garage - Attached
    Interior features
    A/C Unit - Window, Refrigerator, Stove, Terrace
    Basement
    Finished, Full
    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,504 SF
    Lot size
    0.06 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Annual Amount
    8634

    Building Details

    Year built
    1950
    Floors in Building
    2
    Number of units
    2
    Flooring type
    Ceramic, Hardwood
    Building materials
    Brick
    Roof type
    Rubber
    Architectural style
    Ranch

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    Bella Fuzailov
    Bella Fuzailov

    Listing agent Bella Fuzailov

    Listing office Talk of the Town Realty Corp. 2054 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

    Listing date Apr 27, 2026

    MLS# 500925 Listing URL

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    HighLights

    • Attached 2‑family all‑brick home in ranch style, built in 1950
    • Large lot: 24 x 100
    • Unit layout: 3 bed 1 bath (top) over 2 bed 1 bath
    • Includes a full finished basement with 1 bed and 3/4 bath
    • Attached garage
    • Interior features include A/C (window), hardwood and ceramic flooring, and a terrace

    Overview

    This attached two-family all-brick home is set on a 24-by-100 lot and includes a spacious 2-unit layout plus a fully finished basement. The upper unit is described as a 3-bedroom, 1-bath configuration, while the lower unit is described as a 2-room, 1-bath setup. A full finished basement adds an additional 1-bedroom, 3/4-bath living space.

    The property is located at 1278 E 56th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11234. It is zoned R3-2.

    For buyers seeking a residential income property, this configuration provides two separate units along with a finished basement that could serve as additional living space within the same building. The all-brick construction and finished lower level are practical considerations for owner-occupants and investors evaluating a straightforward, multi-unit setup.

    Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    Vacancy
    income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
    EGI (Effective Gross Income)
    gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
    OpEx (Operating Expenses)
    recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
    NOI (Net Operating Income)
    income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $127.7k $51.00
    − Vacancy −$2.4k −$0.97
    EGI $125.3k $50.03
    − OpEx −$37.6k −$15.01
    NOI $87.7k $35.02
    2,504 SF · lease $51.00/SF/yr · vacancy 1.90% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Multifamily LT 5
    $1.25M
    $1.10M – $1.46M (±1% cap)
    NOI $87,694 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.78%
    Second Best
    Apartment 5plus
    $1.09M
    $955.6K – $1.27M (±1% cap)
    NOI $76,445 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.65%
    Theoretical Best
    Specialty Retail
    $2.07M
    $1.81M – $2.42M (±1% cap)
    NOI $145,132 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.53%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Fhadey hair line Hair Salon

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Acupuncture Nursing Home Gym & Fitness Center Bar & Pub Nursing Home (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tech Support Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    • Local Demand
    City
    Brooklyn
    County
    Kings
    State
    New York
    Longitude
    -73.921985
    Latitude
    40.624558

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Duplex - Attached two-family brick property with two units, three bedrooms upstairs, and a fully finished basement.
    Where is this duplex located?
    The property is located at 1278 E 56th Street Brooklyn, NY.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $999,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Attached 2‑family all‑brick home in ranch style, built in 1950; Large lot: 24 x 100; Unit layout: 3 bed 1 bath (top) over 2 bed 1 bath
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