Triplex with Private
For Sale
$1,398,000
1717 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214
MULTI_FAMILY - Brooklyn, NY
Property Size2,600 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$537.69
Days on Market515
Property Features for 1717 78th Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Triplex
Zoning
R5
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
Full bathrooms
3
Rooms
Bathroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 5, Bathroom 6, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Parking features
On Street
Basement
Unfinished, Full
Subdivision
Bensonhurst
Standard status
Active
APN
06248-0078
Size
2,600 SF
Lot size
0.05 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
8135
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Natural Gas, Hot Water(Heating)
Amenities
large closets
yard
garden
patio
washer/dryer hookups
hardwood floors
Building Details
Year built
1915
Floors in Building
3
Number of units
3
Building materials
Aluminum Siding, Stone, Vinyl Siding
Listing Agency:
Anne Lopa Real Estate
(718) 227-1111
Listed By:
Ann Lopa
(917) 364-4755
Added: Apr 11, 2025
Changed: Aug 2
Last Checked: Sep 7 at 6:06AM
MLS# 2502004
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This triplex offers three apartment units within a 1915-built home on a 0.0459-acre lot. Two of the apartments were renovated 5 and 9 years ago and include stainless steel appliances, while the third apartment has been well maintained with a retro look. All units provide large, open living spaces with sunlight and sizable closets. The first floor includes an entrance from the kitchen to a large private yard with a garden and patio, plus a separate door to the basement with washer/dryer hookups; the basement also has a second entrance leading to the front. Heating is provided by natural gas and hot water systems, and the home has public sewer service.
The property is configured with 4 gas and 3 electric meters. Hardwood floors are noted, and windows were replaced 2 to 15 years ago. The roof is around 4 years old. Parking is on-street, and the home is zoned R5.
The property is configured with 4 gas and 3 electric meters. Hardwood floors are noted, and windows were replaced 2 to 15 years ago. The roof is around 4 years old. Parking is on-street, and the home is zoned R5.
Key Highlights
- 0.0459‑acre lot with triplex housing three units
- Two apartments renovated 5 and 9 years ago; stainless steel appliances
- Large private yard with garden and patio plus multiple basement entrances
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
$70,914
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
5.07%
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%
$1,418,280
$1.4M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,013,057
$1.0M
Cap Rate 9%
$787,933
$787.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,600 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
$106.1K $40.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.8K −$1.84/SF
EGI
$101.3K $38.96/SF
− OpEx
−$30.4K −$11.69/SF
NOI
$70.9K $27.27/SF
Area
ZIP 11214
Vacancy
4.50%
Lease Rate
$40.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$1,418,280
Cap Rate 7%
$1,013,057
Cap Rate 9%
$787,933
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.01M
$886.4K – $1.18M
NOI $70,914 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.07%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$907.9K
$794.4K – $1.06M
NOI $63,555 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.55%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.52M
$1.33M – $1.77M
NOI $106,170 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.59%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
3,900
Businesses Nearby
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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
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - R5-zoned Brooklyn triplex with a private yard and garden patio, featuring two apartments renovated and a maintained third unit.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 1717 78th Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,398,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 0.0459‑acre lot with triplex housing three units; Two apartments renovated 5 and 9 years ago; stainless steel appliances; Large private yard with garden and patio plus multiple basement entrances
