Fully Renovated Five-Unit Apartment
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137 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
A fully renovated five-unit building with all units free market and very low annual taxes.
Property Size4,560 SF
Price / SF$657.89
Days on Market71
Property Features for 137 21st Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,560 SF
Property subtype
Multifamily
Zoning
M1-2D
Occupancy
100%
Investment Type
Core
Net Operating Income
$210,980
Additional Details
Multifamily Units
5
Building Details
Tenancy
Multi
Listing Agency:
IPRG Investment Property Realty Group
Listed By:
Adam Lobel · License #NY
Source:
Crexi
Added: Jun 4
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 11 at 5:04PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This five-unit apartment building is fully renovated throughout and configured for independent rental use, with all units available as free market residences. The property includes a total building area of 4,560 square feet, laid out on dimensions of 21 feet by 45 feet. The lot measures 25 feet by 100 feet, providing the footprint for this compact multifamily structure.
Located in Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn, the property is described as being within walking distance to the D, N & R train lines. The offering is positioned as an investment property sale with all units free market, and it notes very low annual taxes under $10,000. The remarks also reference the property benefiting from 2A protected class.
For buyers seeking a renovated, manageable multifamily asset, the building presents a straightforward five-unit configuration with immediate leasing flexibility, given that all units are free market. Its compact size and fully renovated condition may appeal to investors looking to reduce near-term capital considerations while maintaining a clear residential income setup within a transit-accessible Greenwood Heights location.
Located in Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn, the property is described as being within walking distance to the D, N & R train lines. The offering is positioned as an investment property sale with all units free market, and it notes very low annual taxes under $10,000. The remarks also reference the property benefiting from 2A protected class.
For buyers seeking a renovated, manageable multifamily asset, the building presents a straightforward five-unit configuration with immediate leasing flexibility, given that all units are free market. Its compact size and fully renovated condition may appeal to investors looking to reduce near-term capital considerations while maintaining a clear residential income setup within a transit-accessible Greenwood Heights location.
Key Highlights
- Fully renovated 5‑unit apartment building with all units free market
- Building size: 4,560 SF; dimensions 21 ft x 45 ft
- Lot size: 25 ft x 100 ft
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
$139,212
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
4.64%
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%
$2,784,240
$2.8M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,988,743
$2.0M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,546,800
$1.5M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,560 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
$258.3K $56.64/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.2K −$1.13/SF
EGI
$253.1K $55.51/SF
− OpEx
−$113.9K −$24.98/SF
NOI
$139.2K $30.53/SF
Area
Brooklyn, NY
Vacancy
2.00%
Lease Rate
$56.64 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$2,784,240
Cap Rate 7%
$1,988,743
Cap Rate 9%
$1,546,800
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$1.99M
$1.74M – $2.32M
NOI $139,212 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.64%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$3.78M
$3.30M – $4.40M
NOI $264,298 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.81%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
5
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
4,673
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 11232, NY
30,181
Population
10,004
Households
3
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
36%
College-Educated
69%
High-School Grad
1.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
25,151
Density / Sq Mi
$87,517
Median Household Income
$45,983
Median Earnings
$1,972
Median Rent
$782,500
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Apartment building - A fully renovated five-unit building with all units free market and very low annual taxes.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 137 21st Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,000,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fully renovated 5‑unit apartment building with all units free market; Building size: 4,560 SF; dimensions 21 ft x 45 ft; Lot size: 25 ft x 100 ft
