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    161 E 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

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    $1,399,000

    MULTI_FAMILY - Brooklyn, NY

    Property size:
    2,560 SF
    Lot size:
    0.06 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $546/SF
    Added:
    Apr 30, 2026
    Days on Market:
    71
    Last Refresh:
    Jul 9 at 12:06 am

    Property Features for 161 E 56th Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Residential Multi Family
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    R5
    Bedrooms
    7
    Bathrooms
    5
    Rooms
    Bedroom 4, Bathroom 4, Bathroom 5, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7
    Parking features
    Garage - Detached
    Basement
    Finished
    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,560 SF
    Lot size
    0.06 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Annual Amount
    6700

    Building Details

    Floors in Building
    2
    Number of units
    2
    Flooring type
    Hardwood, Marble
    Building materials
    Brick
    Roof type
    Flat

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    Po M Liu
    Po M Liu

    Listing agent Po M Liu License #LIUPO10

    Listing office RE/MAX Real Estate Professiona 6423 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

    Listing date Apr 30, 2026

    MLS# 501042 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Brooklyn New York Multiple Listing Service. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Semi‑detached 2‑family brick home with a 20x66 building size on a 28x100 lot
    • Gut renovated interior with soaring ceilings and recessed lighting
    • Flooring includes hardwood and marble
    • Unit layout: 4 bedrooms over 3 bedrooms, with 2 baths on each level
    • Updated wiring with an electric panel box in each apartment
    • Semi‑finished basement plus private driveway and detached garage; flat roof

    Overview

    This semi-detached brick 2-family home has been gut renovated and is presented with updated interior finishes and functional layout. The property features soaring ceilings with recessed lighting, a combination of rich hardwood and polished marble tile floors, and a bedroom mix of 4 bedrooms on one level over 3 bedrooms on the other. Each level is served by its own 2 bathrooms, supported by updated wiring and an electric panel box in each apartment. A semi-finished basement adds additional usable space that can serve as a home office or recreation room.

    The building sits on a 28x100 lot with a building footprint of approximately 20x66, and includes a private driveway and a detached garage. The home is located at 161 E 56th Street in Brooklyn, New York 11203, within an R5 zoning designation.

    For buyers or operators seeking a renovated Brooklyn income property, the unit-by-unit electrical setup and full, self-contained apartment layouts on separate levels support independent day-to-day living. The semi-finished basement provides an additional area that may help broaden how the space is used within the overall residence.

    Local 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 $130.6k $51.00
    − Vacancy −$2.5k −$0.97
    EGI $128.1k $50.03
    − OpEx −$38.4k −$15.01
    NOI $89.7k $35.02
    2,560 SF · lease $51.00/SF/yr · vacancy 1.90% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Multifamily LT 5
    $1.28M
    $1.12M – $1.49M (±1% cap)
    NOI $89,656 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.41%
    Second Best
    Apartment 5plus
    $1.12M
    $976.9K – $1.30M (±1% cap)
    NOI $78,154 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.59%
    Theoretical Best
    Specialty Retail
    $2.12M
    $1.85M – $2.47M (±1% cap)
    NOI $148,378 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.61%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Duplexes

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Real Estate Agency Skin Care Clinic Dental Office Parking Lot & Garage Gym & Fitness Center Acupuncture Bar & Pub Cafe & Coffee Shop Tech Support Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Brooklyn
    County
    Kings
    State
    New York
    Longitude
    -73.92438
    Latitude
    40.653046

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Duplex - Renovated semi-detached brick duplex with separate electric panels and a semi-finished basement for flexible use.
    Where is this duplex located?
    The property is located at 161 E 56th Street Brooklyn, NY.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,399,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Semi‑detached 2‑family brick home with a 20x66 building size on a 28x100 lot; Gut renovated interior with soaring ceilings and recessed lighting; Flooring includes hardwood and marble
    More about this property
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