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Duplex with Separate-Entry Basement
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For Sale
$1,380,000

1659 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Residential, Brooklyn, NY

Property Size2,048 SF
Lot Size0.04 Acres
Price / SF$673.83
Days on Market3

Property Features for 1659 Benson Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning R5
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Full bathrooms 2
Half bathrooms 1
Rooms Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1
Interior features Refrigerator, Stove
Basement Finished, Full
Subdivision Bensonhurst
Standard status Active
Size 2,048 SF
Lot size 0.04 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 7473

Building Details

Year built 1910
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 2
Flooring type Hardwood, Tile
Building materials Brick
Roof type Flat
Listing Agency: Tiger Realty
Listed By: Yifei (Eric) Zhao
Added: Oct 19 Last Checked: Oct 21 at 11:06PM
MLS# 505457

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Investment Insights

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This 2,048-square-foot brick duplex was built in 1910 and includes a basement with its own entrance. Interior details include hardwood and tile flooring, a flat roof, a kitchen equipped with a refrigerator and stove, five bedrooms, and three bathrooms. The property occupies a 0.0413-acre lot and is zoned R5.

The home is across from P.S. 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars. The 18th Avenue D train station, the 86th Street shopping district, supermarkets, restaurants, and public transportation are nearby.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑family brick property with 2,048 square feet of building area
  • Basement has a separate entrance
  • Five bedrooms and three bathrooms

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$55,859
Cap Rate
4.05%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,117,180 $1.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$797,986 $798.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$620,656 $620.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,048 SF
Gross rent
$83.6K $40.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.8K −$1.84/SF
EGI
$79.8K $38.96/SF
− OpEx
−$23.9K −$11.69/SF
NOI
$55.9K $27.27/SF
Area
ZIP 11214
Vacancy
4.50%
Lease Rate
$40.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,117,180
Cap Rate 7%
$797,986
Cap Rate 9%
$620,656

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$798.0K
$698.2K – $931.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $55,859 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.05%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$715.2K
$625.8K – $834.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $50,062 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.63%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.19M
$1.05M – $1.39M (±1% cap)
NOI $83,629 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.06%
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Lease Details

2
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

3,492
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 11214, NY

96,560
Population
33,341
Households
2.9
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
32%
College-Educated
76%
High-School Grad
2.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
48,280
Density / Sq Mi
$64,286
Median Household Income
$41,172
Median Earnings
$1,710
Median Rent
$1,007,400
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 - The two-family residence is set to be vacant when ownership changes.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1659 Benson Avenue Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,380,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑family brick property with 2,048 square feet of building area; Basement has a separate entrance; Five bedrooms and three bathrooms
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