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Detached Brick Three-Family Triplex
For Sale
$2,349,000

1602 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

MULTI_FAMILY - Brooklyn, NY

Property Size2,600 SF
Lot Size0.06 Acres
Price / SF$903.46
Days on Market38

Property Features for 1602 78th Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning R5
Bathrooms 4
Full bathrooms 3
Rooms Bathroom 4, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Parking features Garage - Detached
Patio and Porch features Patio
Interior features Patio Garden
Basement Finished
Subdivision Bensonhurst
Standard status Active
Size 2,600 SF
Lot size 0.06 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 10168

Amenities

back patio

Building Details

Year built 1920
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 3
Flooring type Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
Building materials Brick
Roof type Flat
Listing Agency: Pecoraro Realty of NYC, LLC
Listed By: Kathy Samaris
Added: Jun 28 Changed: Aug 3 Last Checked: Aug 4 at 4:06PM
MLS# 502635

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This fully detached brick three-family triplex includes three income-producing units plus a semi-finished basement. The first floor features a living room, dining room, kitchen, full bath, two bedrooms, and a small office that could serve as a third bedroom. The second floor has two apartments, including a front unit with a living room, dining area, renovated kitchen, renovated three-quarter bath, and one bedroom with three closets, plus a rear unit with a living room with closet, kitchen, full bath, and a well-sized bedroom with natural light.

The semi-finished basement is accessible via a side entrance shared with the first floor and also through a second door leading to the back patio. Recent upgrades include new gas piping and meters, updated electrical panels, and a hot water heater, with an additional three-quarter bath in the basement. Exterior amenities include a private back patio, a detached two-car garage, and a party driveway on 78th Street that allows for an additional parking space in the rear. The property is on a 0.0581-acre lot and was built in 1920.

Hardwood, carpet, and tile flooring are present, and the roof is flat.

Key Highlights

  • Fully detached brick three‑family triplex with semi‑finished basement
  • First floor layout includes living room, dining room, kitchen, full bath, two bedrooms and office
  • Second floor has two apartments, including renovated kitchen and renovated three‑quarter bath on front unit

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 $106.1k $40.80
− Vacancy −$4.8k −$1.84
EGI $101.3k $38.96
− OpEx −$30.4k −$11.69
NOI $70.9k $27.27
2,600 SF · lease $40.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.01M
$886.4K – $1.18M (±1% cap)
NOI $70,914 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.02%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$907.9K
$794.4K – $1.06M (±1% cap)
NOI $63,555 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.71%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.52M
$1.33M – $1.77M (±1% cap)
NOI $106,170 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.52%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Parking Lot & Garage Real Estate Agency Hotel & Motel Bar & Pub Catering Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

3
Residential units
Yes
Paved road access
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

3,541
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 11214, NY

96,560
Population
33,341
Households
2.9
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
32%
College-Educated
76%
High-School Grad
2.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
48,280
Density / Sq Mi
$64,286
Median Household Income
$41,172
Median Earnings
$1,710
Median Rent
$1,007,400
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Triplex - R5 zoned, fully detached brick three-family with a semi-finished basement, patio, and a detached two-car garage.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 1602 78th Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,349,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fully detached brick three‑family triplex with semi‑finished basement; First floor layout includes living room, dining room, kitchen, full bath, two bedrooms and office; Second floor has two apartments, including renovated kitchen and renovated three‑quarter bath on front unit
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