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Brick Duplex with Finished Basement
For Sale
$1,300,000

1278 E 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Residential, Brooklyn, NY

Property Size3,100 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$419.35
Days on Market162

Property Features for 1278 E 53rd Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning R4
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Full bathrooms 2
Half bathrooms 1
Rooms Bathroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Parking features Garage
Interior features Refrigerator, Stove
Basement Finished, Full
Subdivision Old Mill Basin
Standard status Active
Size 3,100 SF
Lot size 0.05 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 9029

Building Details

Year built 1950
Floors in Building 3
Number of units 2
Building materials Brick
Roof type Flat
Listing Agency: Exit All Seasons Realty
Listed By: Hilaire Derosena
Added: May 18 Changed: Oct 20 Last Checked: Oct 26 at 11:06PM
MLS# 501590

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Investment Insights

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This brick duplex was built in 1950 and contains 3100 square feet across three levels, plus a full finished basement. The upper apartment has three bedrooms, while the second-floor residence provides two bedrooms. The lower level adds finished space and includes a one-car garage. Interior features include a refrigerator and stove, and the building has a flat roof.

Located at 1278 E 53rd Street in Brooklyn’s Flatlands section, the property carries R4 zoning and sits on a 0.048-acre lot. Marine Park is nearby, offering playgrounds, bicycle paths, a golf course, and facilities for canoe and kayak outings.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑unit duplex with a three‑bedroom upper apartment and two‑bedroom second‑floor apartment
  • 3100 square feet on a 0.048‑acre lot
  • Full finished basement with additional lower‑level space

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$108,567
Cap Rate
8.35%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,171,340 $2.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,550,957 $1.6M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,206,300 $1.2M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,100 SF
Gross rent
$158.1K $51.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.0K −$0.97/SF
EGI
$155.1K $50.03/SF
− OpEx
−$46.5K −$15.01/SF
NOI
$108.6K $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%
$2,171,340
Cap Rate 7%
$1,550,957
Cap Rate 9%
$1,206,300

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.55M
$1.36M – $1.81M (±1% cap)
NOI $108,567 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.35%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.35M
$1.18M – $1.58M (±1% cap)
NOI $94,640 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.28%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$2.57M
$2.25M – $2.99M (±1% cap)
NOI $179,676 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.82%
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Lease Details

2
Residential units
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,255
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Three-level configuration includes two apartments, additional lower-level space, and an attached one-car garage.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1278 E 53rd Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with a three‑bedroom upper apartment and two‑bedroom second‑floor apartment; 3100 square feet on a 0.048‑acre lot; Full finished basement with additional lower‑level space
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