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    186-188 Remsen St, Brooklyn, NY

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    Development site with approved plans for a 14-story luxury hotel.

    Type:LAND
    Lot size:
    0.11 Acres
    Added:
    Aug 4, 2025
    Days on Market:
    284
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 10:47 pm

    Property Features for 186-188 Remsen St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.11 Acres
    Property subtype
    LAND

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    Listing Contact
    Guthrie Garvin

    Listing agent Guthrie Garvin

    Listing office JLL | New York City

    Listing date Aug 4, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Premier development site in Brooklyn Heights with potential to build up to 60,000 ZFA.
    • Landmarks approval and DOB‑approved plans for a 14‑story luxury hotel are already in place.
    • Seller is open to a Joint Venture for a luxury development.
    • Excellent transportation connectivity with close proximity to multiple subway stations.
    • Located in a desirable submarket with abundant dining and retail options.
    • Easy access to Manhattan via the Brooklyn Bridge.

    Overview

    Located in Brooklyn Heights, the property is a development site with a 5,000 square foot footprint and the ability to build up to 60,000 ZFA. The site has approved plans by the Department of Buildings to construct a 14-story luxury hotel. The site is situated on the south side of Remsen Street between Clinton and Court Streets, offering connectivity with Borough Hall station (2, 3), less than a minute away, Court Street (R), and Jay Street-MetroTech (A, C, F) within a 3-minute walk, and additional Borough Hall entrances (4, 5) nearby. Atlantic Ave-Barclays Center is one stop away, connecting to numerous lines. The Brooklyn Bridge is also easily accessible, offering a swift, under-10-minute route to Manhattan. Brooklyn Heights offers an abundance of dining and retail options. The seller is willing to explore a JV relationship if the buyer is interested in pursuing a luxury development with a globally recognized hospitality operator.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Commercial land

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Law Firm Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Dental Office Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Gym & Fitness 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
    -73.9913
    Latitude
    40.693

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    What type of property is this?
    Land - Development site with approved plans for a 14-story luxury hotel.
    Where is this land located?
    The property is located at 186-188 Remsen St Brooklyn, NY.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Premier development site in Brooklyn Heights with potential to build up to 60,000 ZFA.; Landmarks approval and DOB‑approved plans for a 14‑story luxury hotel are already in place.; Seller is open to a Joint Venture for a luxury development.
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

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    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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