5-Unit Brick Apartment
For Sale
$2,100,000
1536 68th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Residential, Brooklyn, NY
Property Size4,200 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$500
Days on Market602
Property Features for 1536 68th Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
R5
Bedrooms
13
Bathrooms
5
Full bathrooms
5
Rooms
Bedroom 9, Bedroom 11, Bathroom 4, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 13, Bathroom 5, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 8, Bedroom 7, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 10, Bedroom 12, Bedroom 3
Basement
Unfinished
Subdivision
Bensonhurst
Standard status
Active
Size
4,200 SF
Lot size
0.05 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
19816
Building Details
Year built
1931
Floors in Building
3
Number of units
5
Flooring type
Tile, Hardwood
Building materials
Brick
Roof type
Rubber
Listing Agency:
Ben Bay Realty Co
Listed By:
Phoebe F. Burger · License #PFB1940
(718) 680-6442
Added: Jan 23, 2025
Changed: Sep 15
Last Checked: Sep 17 at 7:06PM
MLS# 488802
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This semi-detached, five-family apartment building contains 4,200 square feet on a 25-by-80-foot lot, with a 20-by-70-foot building footprint. Constructed in 1931, the property features brick construction, hardwood and tile flooring, and a rubber roof. The building is offered delivered all vacant.
The property is located at 1536 68th Street in Brooklyn, within the 11219 postal area. Access to the D and N train lines provides nearby transit connectivity. R5 zoning applies to the property, and the lot measures 0.0459 acres.
The property is located at 1536 68th Street in Brooklyn, within the 11219 postal area. Access to the D and N train lines provides nearby transit connectivity. R5 zoning applies to the property, and the lot measures 0.0459 acres.
Key Highlights
- Five‑family semi‑detached brick apartment building
- 4,200 square feet on a 0.0459‑acre lot
- 20x70 building on a 25x80 lot
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
$108,879
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
5.18%
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%
$2,177,580
$2.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,555,414
$1.6M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,209,767
$1.2M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,200 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
$206.6K $49.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$8.7K −$2.07/SF
EGI
$198.0K $47.13/SF
− OpEx
−$89.1K −$21.21/SF
NOI
$108.9K $25.92/SF
Area
ZIP 11219
Vacancy
4.20%
Lease Rate
$49.20 /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%
$2,177,580
Cap Rate 7%
$1,555,414
Cap Rate 9%
$1,209,767
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$1.56M
$1.36M – $1.81M
NOI $108,879 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.18%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.72M
$2.38M – $3.18M
NOI $190,593 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.08%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Lease Details
5
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Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
3,984
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 11219, NY
103,447
Population
27,973
Households
3.7
Avg Household Size
27
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
70%
High-School Grad
1.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
68,965
Density / Sq Mi
$55,685
Median Household Income
$30,647
Median Earnings
$1,678
Median Rent
$1,086,000
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Semi-detached multifamily property delivered vacant with R5 zoning and a durable brick exterior.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 1536 68th Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,100,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Five‑family semi‑detached brick apartment building; 4,200 square feet on a 0.0459‑acre lot; 20x70 building on a 25x80 lot
