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Two 2-Family Houses on One Lot
For Sale
$1,900,000

855 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

MULTI_FAMILY - Brooklyn, NY

Property Size2,000 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$950
Days on Market832

Property Features for 855 53rd Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Interior features A/C Unit - Window
Basement Finished
Subdivision Sunset Park
Standard status Active
Size 2,000 SF
Lot size 0.05 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 6985

Building Details

Floors in Building 2
Number of units 2
Building materials Wood Frame
Listing Agency: Momentum Real Estate LLC
Listed By: Leo Chen
Added: Apr 23, 2024 Changed: Jul 30 Last Checked: Aug 2 at 2:06AM
MLS# 481501

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This package deal includes two 2-family houses at 855 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220, on a combined 40’x100’ lot. The offering is R6 zoned with an FAR of 4.8, providing up to 19,200 SF of potential floor area. The structures are wood frame and include window A/C units.

The property is positioned for builders and investors seeking multifamily redevelopment or value through layout and configuration. The remarks also indicate the package is sold together with 853 53rd Street.

With a small overall footprint (0.046 acres) and two separate 2-family houses, this is a compact, lot-focused multifamily opportunity designed for buyers evaluating plans within R6 zoning parameters and the FAR cap.

Key Highlights

  • Package deal includes 853 53rd Street together with 855 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220
  • Two 2‑family houses on a combined 40' x 100' lot
  • R6 zoning with FAR 4.8 and potential up to 19,200 SF

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 $88.8k $44.40
− Vacancy −$3.7k −$1.86
EGI $85.1k $42.54
− OpEx −$25.5k −$12.76
NOI $59.5k $29.77
2,000 SF · lease $44.40/SF/yr · vacancy 4.20% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$850.7K
$744.4K – $992.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $59,549 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.13%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$761.9K
$666.7K – $888.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $53,333 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.81%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.30M
$1.13M – $1.51M (±1% cap)
NOI $90,758 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.78%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Gym & Fitness Center Nursing Home Acupuncture

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

7,809
Businesses Nearby

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

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

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two 2-family houses on an R6 zoned Brooklyn lot with FAR 4.8 and A/C window units.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 855 53rd Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,900,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Package deal includes 853 53rd Street together with 855 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220; Two 2‑family houses on a combined 40' x 100' lot; R6 zoning with FAR 4.8 and potential up to 19,200 SF
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