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Brooklyn Multi-Family with Income Potential

1227 E 55th Street Brooklyn, NY 11234

1227 E 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11234
$1,249,000
For Sale
$1,249,000

MULTI_FAMILY - Brooklyn, NY

Property Size3,392 SF
Lot Size0.07 Acres
Price / SF$368.22
Days on Market82

Property Features for 1227 E 55th Street

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Duplex
Zoning
R3-2
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
3
Rooms
Bedroom 3, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 7, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 8
Interior features
Dishwasher, Terrace
Standard status
Active
Size
3,392 SF
Lot size
0.07 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount
10265

Building Details

Year built
1960
Floors in Building
2
Number of units
2
Flooring type
Tile, Hardwood
Building materials
Brick
Roof type
Flat
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency Ben Bay Rlty Co of Ave U LLC
8304 13th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Listed by Joseph F. Girgenti
Added: Apr 27 Checked: Jul 17 at 1:06 pm
MLS# 500922 Listing URL

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This solid brick multi-family property in Brooklyn is configured as a 6 over 6, with each unit offering 3 spacious bedrooms. The property features hardwood floors throughout, 3 tiled bathrooms, and two private terraces. It also offers a nice-sized backyard. Each apartment has separate heating and hot water systems. Upgraded windows are installed throughout the building. The property is situated on a lot of 0.0658 acres. The building size is 3392 square feet. The property is zoned R3-2. The property is close to shopping, grocery stores, places of worship, schools, and public transportation. It presents excellent income potential and is ideal for both end-users and investors, as well as for extended benefit.

Key Highlights

  • Solid brick 2‑family built in 1960, configured as 6 over 6
  • 6 units, each with 3 bedrooms
  • Hardwood flooring throughout and updated windows throughout

Local Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

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 $192.1k $56.64
− Vacancy −$3.8k −$1.13
EGI $188.3k $55.51
− OpEx −$84.7k −$24.98
NOI $103.6k $30.53
3,392 SF · lease $56.64/SF/yr · vacancy 2.00% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.70M
$1.48M – $1.98M (±1% cap)
NOI $118,794 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.51%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.48M
$1.29M – $1.73M (±1% cap)
NOI $103,554 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.29%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$2.81M
$2.46M – $3.28M (±1% cap)
NOI $196,600 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 15.74%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Acupuncture Gym & Fitness Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Nursing Home (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tattoo & Piercing Shop Tech Support Center

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Solid brick 2-family with strong layout and income potential.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1227 E 55th Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,249,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Solid brick 2‑family built in 1960, configured as 6 over 6; 6 units, each with 3 bedrooms; Hardwood flooring throughout and updated windows throughout
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