Bed Stuy Two-Unit
For Sale
$850,000
Pending
206 HOWARD Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Two-unit townhouse in Bed Stuy with significant unused FAR.
Property Size750 SF
Lot Size0.06 Acres
Days on Market277
Property Features for 206 HOWARD Ave
General Information
Standard status
Pending
Size
750 SF
Lot size
0.06 Acres
Property subtype
Multi Family
Building Details
Building Size
750 SF
Year Built
1899
Units
1
Listing Agency:
(917) 501-7709
Listed By:
DOUGLAS E JONES
(917) 501-7709
Source:
Elliman
Added: Nov 28, 2025
Changed: Aug 27
Last Checked: Aug 31 at 4:46PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located in Bed Stuy, 206 Howard Ave is a two-unit townhouse offering the opportunity for customization. The property is situated a few blocks from the C subway line at Ralph Ave and near Marion Hopkins Park. The surrounding area includes restaurants, cafes, bars, and parks. The property has 1,500 square feet and over 3,000 square feet of unused FAR.
Key Highlights
- Opportunity to customize and create a dream home.
- Located in the desirable Bed Stuy neighborhood.
- Two‑unit townhouse.
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
$26,266
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
3.09%
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%
$525,320
$525.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$375,229
$375.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$291,844
$291.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 750 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
$38.3K $51.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$727 −$0.97/SF
EGI
$37.5K $50.03/SF
− OpEx
−$11.3K −$15.01/SF
NOI
$26.3K $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%
$525,320
Cap Rate 7%
$375,229
Cap Rate 9%
$291,844
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$375.2K
$328.3K – $437.8K
NOI $26,266 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.09%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$327.1K
$286.2K – $381.6K
NOI $22,897 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.69%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$621.0K
$543.4K – $724.5K
NOI $43,470 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.11%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
3,337
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 11233, NY
75,399
Population
34,412
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
33%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
1.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
57,999
Density / Sq Mi
$62,034
Median Household Income
$47,149
Median Earnings
$1,613
Median Rent
$1,013,000
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-unit townhouse in Bed Stuy with significant unused FAR.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 206 HOWARD Ave Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $850,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Opportunity to customize and create a dream home.; Located in the desirable Bed Stuy neighborhood.; Two‑unit townhouse.
