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1511 E 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11234
Semi-Detached Single-Family Home

1511 E 55th Street Brooklyn, NY 11234

For Sale
$599,999

SINGLE_FAMILY - Brooklyn, NY

Property Size1,288 SF
Lot Size0.04 Acres
Price / SF$465.84
Days on Market10

Property Features for 1511 E 55th Street

General Information

Property type
Residential
Property subtype
Duplex
Zoning
R3-2
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Rooms
Bathroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 3
Patio and Porch features
Deck
Interior features
A/C Unit - Wall, Deck, Dishwasher, Dryer, Laundry Area, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Basement
Finished
Standard status
Active
Size
1,288 SF
Lot size
0.04 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount
5528

Building Details

Year built
1925
Floors in Building
2
Flooring type
Hardwood, Carpet
Roof type
Flat
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency: RE/MAX Edge
Listed By: Yu-Fen (Madeline) Chiu
Added: Jul 17 Changed: Jul 23 Last Checked: Jul 26 at 2:06PM
MLS# 503102

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This semi-detached single-family home offers a formal living room and formal dining room, along with a spacious kitchen with abundant cabinetry and generous counter space. The upper level includes three well-proportioned bedrooms and a full bathroom. The finished basement provides flexible additional living space that can support a family room, home office, fitness area, or other multipurpose use, depending on the buyer’s needs. Outside, the home includes a private fenced backyard.

Set on a quiet, tree-lined street, the property is described as being located near schools, shopping, restaurants, and public transportation for everyday convenience.

With a total property size of 1,288 square feet, this layout is designed to support both day-to-day living and adaptable indoor space.

Key Highlights

  • Semi‑detached single‑family home built in 1925 with a flat roof
  • Finished basement provides flexible extra living space for a family room, home office, or fitness area
  • Includes a deck plus a private, fenced backyard

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

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 $65.7k $51.00
− Vacancy −$1.2k −$0.97
EGI $64.4k $50.03
− OpEx −$19.3k −$15.01
NOI $45.1k $35.02
1,288 SF · lease $51.00/SF/yr · vacancy 1.90% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$644.4K
$563.9K – $751.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $45,108 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.52%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$561.7K
$491.5K – $655.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $39,321 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.55%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$1.07M
$933.2K – $1.24M (±1% cap)
NOI $74,652 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.44%
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 Bar & Pub Gym & Fitness Center Spa & Massage Center Skin Care Clinic (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Acupuncture Hotel & Motel

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Semi-detached home with three bedrooms, finished basement, and a private fenced backyard.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1511 E 55th Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $599,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Semi‑detached single‑family home built in 1925 with a flat roof; Finished basement provides flexible extra living space for a family room, home office, or fitness area; Includes a deck plus a private, fenced backyard
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