Brick Duplex with Finished
For Sale
$1,299,000
1159 E 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234
MULTI_FAMILY - Brooklyn, NY
Property Size1,166 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$1,114
Days on Market10
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 5, Bathroom 4, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
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.
(718) 251-7400
Listed By:
Arlene Peldman
(718) 251-7400
Added: Aug 4
Changed: Aug 5
Last Checked: Aug 13 at 12:06PM
MLS# 503529
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This all-brick duplex at 1159 E 55th Street is configured as a two-family home with 1,166 square feet of property size. The residence includes seven bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and a finished basement. An attached private garage provides on-site parking, while the shingle roof and included refrigerator and stove add to the existing improvements.
The property is located in Brooklyn, NY 11234, within Kings County. Shopping, schools, parks, and public transportation are identified in the surrounding area. The 0.0505-acre lot supports the existing residential configuration.
The property is located in Brooklyn, NY 11234, within Kings County. Shopping, schools, parks, and public transportation are identified in the surrounding area. The 0.0505-acre lot supports the existing residential configuration.
Key Highlights
- Two‑family duplex with 7 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms
- 1,166 square feet of property size on a 0.0505‑acre lot
- Full finished basement included
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
$40,835
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
3.14%
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%
$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
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
$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 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%
$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
NOI $40,835 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.14%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$508.5K
$445.0K – $593.3K
NOI $35,597 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.74%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$965.4K
$844.8K – $1.13M
NOI $67,581 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.20%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,991
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
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
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-family layout includes an attached garage and full finished basement.
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 property size on a 0.0505‑acre lot; Full finished basement included
