Two-Family Duplex with Limestone
For Sale
$1,599,998
539 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209
MULTI_FAMILY - Brooklyn, NY
Property Size3,000 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$533.33
Days on Market48
Property Features for 539 72nd Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
r5b
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
3
Full bathrooms
3
Rooms
Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 2
Basement
Finished, Full
Subdivision
Bay Ridge
Standard status
Active
Size
3,000 SF
Lot size
0.05 Acres
Building Details
Floors in Building
2
Listing Agency:
RE/MAX Edge · RE/MAX International
(718) 612-3088
Listed By:
ZaiYou (Joe) Zhu
(718) 612-3088
Added: Jun 26
Changed: Aug 4
Last Checked: Aug 12 at 12:06AM
MLS# 502613
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This legal two-family duplex is an owner-occupant-friendly layout with flexible use for rental income or multi-generational living. The property is currently configured as an owner’s duplex, with four bedrooms and two full bathrooms on the first floor and lower level. The second floor provides a separate unit with three bedrooms and one full bathroom. Interior features include high ceilings, oversized windows, and abundant natural light. A full-size basement with a separate entrance adds additional space and flexibility. Outside, there is a large private backyard suited for entertaining or outdoor projects.
The home sits on a 20' x 100' lot with a 20' x 50' building footprint and is zoned R5B. The property is delivered fully vacant at closing, allowing for immediate occupancy or customization.
The residence is a limestone and brick Bay Ridge home with a straightforward, two-unit configuration designed for practical day-to-day living.
The home sits on a 20' x 100' lot with a 20' x 50' building footprint and is zoned R5B. The property is delivered fully vacant at closing, allowing for immediate occupancy or customization.
The residence is a limestone and brick Bay Ridge home with a straightforward, two-unit configuration designed for practical day-to-day living.
Key Highlights
- Legal two‑family duplex with three‑bedroom second‑floor unit and four‑bedroom owner’s duplex
- Four bedrooms and two full bathrooms on the first floor and lower level
- Three bedrooms and one full bathroom on the second floor
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
$105,065
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
6.57%
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%
$2,101,300
$2.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,500,929
$1.5M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,167,389
$1.2M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,000 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
$153.0K $51.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.9K −$0.97/SF
EGI
$150.1K $50.03/SF
− OpEx
−$45.0K −$15.01/SF
NOI
$105.1K $35.02/SF
Area
Brooklyn, NY
Vacancy
1.90%
Lease Rate
$51.00 /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%
$2,101,300
Cap Rate 7%
$1,500,929
Cap Rate 9%
$1,167,389
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.50M
$1.31M – $1.75M
NOI $105,065 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.57%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.31M
$1.14M – $1.53M
NOI $91,587 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.72%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$2.48M
$2.17M – $2.90M
NOI $173,880 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.87%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
5,553
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 11209, NY
73,239
Population
33,286
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
53%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
2.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
34,876
Density / Sq Mi
$92,656
Median Household Income
$62,455
Median Earnings
$1,857
Median Rent
$905,700
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Legal two-family duplex on a 20' x 100' lot with R5B zoning and a full-size basement with separate entrance.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 539 72nd Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,599,998.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Legal two‑family duplex with three‑bedroom second‑floor unit and four‑bedroom owner’s duplex; Four bedrooms and two full bathrooms on the first floor and lower level; Three bedrooms and one full bathroom on the second floor
