Brick Triplex With Separate
For Sale
$1,950,000
538 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Residential, Brooklyn, NY
Property Size2,892 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$674.27
Days on Market10
Property Features for 538 51st Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
R6B
Bathrooms
3
Full bathrooms
3
Rooms
Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 2
Interior features
Refrigerator, Stove
Basement
Unfinished
Subdivision
Sunset Park
Standard status
Active
Size
2,892 SF
Lot size
0.05 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
4768
Building Details
Year built
1905
Floors in Building
3
Number of units
3
Flooring type
Ceramic, Hardwood, Tile
Building materials
Brick
Roof type
Flat
Listing Agency:
Tiger Realty
(917) 708-9966
Listed By:
Yi (Elaine) Lin
(917) 708-9966
Added: Aug 20
Changed: Aug 28
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 6:06PM
MLS# 503939
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1905 brick triplex contains 2,892 square feet across 3.5 above-grade levels. The building measures 20.5x47 on a 20.5x100 lot and includes ceramic, tile, and hardwood flooring, along with refrigerators and stoves. Three bathrooms are identified, and the flat roof complements the property's established masonry construction.
Separate utilities include 3 electric meters and 4 gas meters. The property is zoned R6B and may be delivered vacant. Its Brooklyn setting provides access to neighborhood shopping, restaurants, schools, parks, and everyday amenities, with transportation connections serving Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Separate utilities include 3 electric meters and 4 gas meters. The property is zoned R6B and may be delivered vacant. Its Brooklyn setting provides access to neighborhood shopping, restaurants, schools, parks, and everyday amenities, with transportation connections serving Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Key Highlights
- 2,892‑square‑foot triplex on a 0.0471‑acre lot
- 3.5 above‑grade levels; building measures 20.5x47
- 20.5x100 lot with R6B zoning
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$86,108
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
4.42%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,722,160
$1.7M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,230,114
$1.2M
Cap Rate 9%
$956,756
$956.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,892 SF
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.
Gross rent
$128.4K $44.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.4K −$1.86/SF
EGI
$123.0K $42.54/SF
− OpEx
−$36.9K −$12.76/SF
NOI
$86.1K $29.77/SF
Area
ZIP 11220
Vacancy
4.20%
Lease Rate
$44.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,722,160
Cap Rate 7%
$1,230,114
Cap Rate 9%
$956,756
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.23M
$1.08M – $1.44M
NOI $86,108 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.42%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.10M
$964.0K – $1.29M
NOI $77,120 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.95%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.87M
$1.64M – $2.19M
NOI $131,237 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.73%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
3
Residential units
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
6,917
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 11220, NY
105,797
Population
30,897
Households
3.4
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
62%
High-School Grad
1.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
62,234
Density / Sq Mi
$64,201
Median Household Income
$31,489
Median Earnings
$1,688
Median Rent
$1,021,200
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three-family brick property with separate utility metering, three bathrooms, and potential vacant delivery.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 538 51st Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,950,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,892‑square‑foot triplex on a 0.0471‑acre lot; 3.5 above‑grade levels; building measures 20.5x47; 20.5x100 lot with R6B zoning
