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Three-Story Duplex with Backyard
For Sale
$1,249,000

20 Pilling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

MULTI_FAMILY - Brooklyn, NY

Property Size2,700 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$462.59
Days on Market124

Property Features for 20 Pilling Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning R6
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3
Full bathrooms 3
Rooms Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 2
Basement Unfinished, Full
Subdivision Bushwick
Standard status Active
Size 2,700 SF
Lot size 0.05 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 3610

Amenities

backyard

Building Details

Year built 1905
Floors in Building 3
Number of units 2
Flooring type Hardwood
Building materials Wood Frame
Roof type Flat
Listing Agency: Ben Bay Realty Co of Bay Ridge
Listed By: Charles A. Fabbella
Added: Apr 15 Changed: Aug 3 Last Checked: Aug 16 at 2:06PM
MLS# 500534

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This three-story duplex is a two-family home with wood frame construction and hardwood flooring. Built in 1905, the property sits on a 20 x 100 lot and includes a 20 x 45 home with approximately 2,700 sq ft of living space. The home also features a full unfinished basement, offering additional space for future finishing or storage.

The property includes a backyard, providing outdoor space at the rear of the home. It is located at 20 Pilling Street in Brooklyn, NY 11207, and is zoned R6.

This is presented as an investor-friendly two-family option with straightforward, usable interior space plus an unfinished basement.

Key Highlights

  • R6 zoning
  • Two‑family duplex on a 20 x 100 lot
  • 20 x 45 home with approx 2,700 sq ft living space

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
$94,559
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
7.57%
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%
$1,891,180 $1.9M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,350,843 $1.4M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,050,656 $1.1M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,700 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
$137.7K $51.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.6K −$0.97/SF
EGI
$135.1K $50.03/SF
− OpEx
−$40.5K −$15.01/SF
NOI
$94.6K $35.02/SF
Area
Brooklyn, NY
Vacancy
1.90%
Lease Rate
$51.00 /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%
$1,891,180
Cap Rate 7%
$1,350,843
Cap Rate 9%
$1,050,656

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.35M
$1.18M – $1.58M (±1% cap)
NOI $94,559 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.57%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.18M
$1.03M – $1.37M (±1% cap)
NOI $82,428 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.60%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$2.24M
$1.96M – $2.61M (±1% cap)
NOI $156,492 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.53%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Family Apartment Near ... Hotel & Motel

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Dental Office Parking Lot & Garage Acupuncture Skin Care Clinic

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,624
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 11207, NY

100,330
Population
38,030
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
81%
High-School Grad
2.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
37,159
Density / Sq Mi
$55,419
Median Household Income
$41,008
Median Earnings
$1,443
Median Rent
$657,400
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Three-story two-family duplex in R6 zoning with a full unfinished basement and backyard.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 20 Pilling Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,249,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: R6 zoning; Two‑family duplex on a 20 x 100 lot; 20 x 45 home with approx 2,700 sq ft living space
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