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Brick Duplex with Finished Basement
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$1,299,000

1159 E 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Residential, Brooklyn, NY

Property Size1,166 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$1,114
Days on Market68

Property Features for 1159 E 55th Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Bathrooms 5
Full bathrooms 3
Half bathrooms 2
Rooms Bathroom 3, Bathroom 5, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 4, Bathroom 1
Parking features Garage - Attached
Interior features Refrigerator, Stove
Basement Finished
Subdivision Old Mill Basin
Standard status Active
Size 1,166 SF
Lot size 0.05 Acres

Building Details

Number of units 2
Building materials Brick
Roof type Shingle
Listing Agency: Talk of the Town Realty Corp.
Listed By: Arlene Peldman
Added: Aug 4 Changed: Oct 10 Last Checked: Oct 10 at 10:06AM
MLS# 503529

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 2-family duplex is a brick residence with 1,166 square feet, seven bedrooms, and five full bathrooms. The property includes a full finished basement, an attached private garage, refrigerator, stove, and a shingle roof. Its 0.0505-acre lot provides the setting for the existing residential improvements.

The home is located in Brooklyn’s Old Mill Basin East area, near shopping, schools, parks, and public transportation. The configuration combines a multi-bedroom layout with substantial basement space and on-site garage parking, supporting both owner-occupancy and two-family residential use.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑family duplex with 7 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms
  • 1,166 square feet of residential space
  • Full finished basement

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$40,835
Cap Rate
3.14%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$816,700 $816.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$583,357 $583.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$453,722 $453.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,166 SF
Gross rent
$59.5K $51.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.1K −$0.97/SF
EGI
$58.3K $50.03/SF
− OpEx
−$17.5K −$15.01/SF
NOI
$40.8K $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 Rate 5%
$816,700
Cap Rate 7%
$583,357
Cap Rate 9%
$453,722

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$583.4K
$510.4K – $680.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $40,835 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.14%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$508.5K
$445.0K – $593.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $35,597 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.74%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$965.4K
$844.8K – $1.13M (±1% cap)
NOI $67,581 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.20%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

Home Care Boro ... Home Health Care Service

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Gym & Fitness Center Acupuncture (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

2
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,991
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 11234, NY

92,133
Population
35,167
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
39%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
7.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
12,450
Density / Sq Mi
$94,434
Median Household Income
$55,206
Median Earnings
$1,771
Median Rent
$746,800
Median Home Value
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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-family layout includes a finished basement, attached garage, and seven bedrooms across the residence.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1159 E 55th Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,299,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑family duplex with 7 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms; 1,166 square feet of residential space; Full finished basement
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